Backend Developer

Thoughtfish develops games and gamified apps for various platforms. As a Backend Developer, you will implement database-related features, optimize existing code, monitor database performance, and troubleshoot issues. You'll also research data solutions, conduct unit tests, and assume responsibility for performance profiling. The role involves identifying and overcoming technical risks and challenges. The company emphasizes a positive feedback culture, cool projects, and a good work-life balance.

Must Have

• 2+ years experience with C/C++ programming language
• 1+ years experience with SQL database implementation
• Experience in multi-threaded and parallel processing

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, JavaScript and PHP (AJAX)
• Experience in Linux system administration

Perks & Benefits

• Transparent salary with regular increases
• Positive feedback culture
• Cool and unique projects
• Appreciation for applicants from all backgrounds
• Value for work-life balance

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

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