Backend Developer

1 Year ago • 2 Years +

Job Summary

Job Description

Thoughtfish develops games and gamified apps for mobile devices, VR, MR, PC, and consoles. We are looking for professionals to strengthen our friendly, highly-motivated team. As a Backend Developer, you will be responsible for implementing database-related features, optimizing existing code, monitoring database and server performance, researching data solutions for customer specific problems, conducting unit tests, creating prototypes, identifying and overcoming technical risks.

Must have:

At least 2 years of professional experience with C/C++
At least 1 year of professional experience with SQL databases
Multi-threaded programming and parallel processing experience
Ability to clearly document written code

Good to have:

Deep understanding of PC networking
Knowledge of Unity3D and C#
Experience with MySQL or similar databases
Experience with iOS/Android native development
Experience with HTML, CSS, Java Script and PHP (AJAX)
Experience in Linux system administration

Perks:

Transparent salary with regular, fixed increases
A positive feedback-culture featuring appreciation of your work
Cool and unique projects
We value and respect the need for a proper work-life balance

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Job Details

THOUGHTFISH is looking for a:

Backend Developer (f/m/d)

Thoughtfish develops games and gamified apps for mobile devices, VR, MR, PC, and consoles. We strive to create innovative products and technologies with areas of applicability beyond the scope of gaming. We are looking for professionals to strengthen our friendly, highly-motivated team.

Your Responsibilities:

Implement database-related features, including data modeling and query tuning
Optimize existing code in regards to performance and memory leaks
Monitor database and server performance – troubleshoot, tune, refactor, and adjust capacity as needed
Research and present internally data solutions for customer specific problems
Conduct unit tests and create prototypes for the results of your research
Assume responsibility for low-level profiling of performance and memory issues
Identify and overcome technical and developmental risks/obstacles

Your Qualifications:

At least 2 years of professional experience with the C/C++ programming language
At least 1 year of professional experience working with database implementation of SQL databases
Multi-threaded programming and parallel processing experience
Ability to clearly document written code and features. Knowledge of UML diagrams is a plus
Solution driven mindset
A passion for video games
Good communication and team skills

Bonus Points For:

Deep understanding of PC networking and data communication behavior
Knowledge of Unity3D and C#
Experience with MySQL or similar databases
Experience with iOS/Android native development
Experience with HTML, CSS, Java Script and PHP (AJAX)
Experience in Linux system administration

What We Offer:

Transparent salary with regular, fixed increases
A positive feedback-culture featuring appreciation of your work, motivation, and room for mistakes
Cool and unique projects
We appreciate applicants from all backgrounds, working parents, and we value and respect the need for a proper work-life balance