Backend Engineer

• Design, develop, and implement scalable backend services for the JustPlay platform

• Work closely with the product team to enhance performance and functionality

• Manage and optimize our backend codebase, ensuring high availability, reliability, and performance

• Implement microservices architecture and ensure seamless integration with other systems

• Stay ahead of technology trends, introducing best practices to improve development efficiency

• You have deep knowledge of Java, OOP, and programming best practices

• You possess solid experience with SQL (MySQL) and database design

• You have hands-on experience with public cloud platforms (preferably GCP) and microservices architecture

• You excel in algorithmic thinking and problem-solving

Nice to Have:

• You have experience with Kotlin (as JustPlay’s backend is written in Kotlin)

• You are familiar with tools like Google Guice, Gradle, Liquibase, gRPC, and Terraform

• Work-Life Balance and Flexibility: Flexible working hours and options for digital nomads, occasional office visitors, or regular office-goers

• Employee Stock Options: Opportunity to join our Virtual Share Option Program (VSOP) and share in the success of an already profitable company

• Mental Health Support: Free personal coaching through our partner nilo.health to support our team members to live fulfilled lives at home and at work

• Training & Development: A competitive personal development budget of up to 2000€/year for training, conferences, workshops, etc., and free language courses with Chatterbug

• Germany-Based Benefits: 25 vacation days, free Gympass gold subscription, free monthly Deutschland-Ticket, and a monthly €50 tax-free internet contribution

• State-of-the-Art Equipment: Doesn’t matter if you are a MacBook or Windows user; we will provide you with the technical gear you need to succeed

• A Relocation Package: Includes visa support for those who need it

• Berlin Office Perks: Ergonomic setup, free daily lunch, and a dog-friendly environment.

• Engaging and Diverse Work Environment: Join a team of 25+ nationalities, working from 19+ countries around the world

• A spirited, inspiring, multicultural, and enthusiastic team

• An organization with a high level of trust and sense of belonging among employees, that prioritizes employee quality of life, job satisfaction and professional development

• An opportunity to be a part of a company that’s breaking with traditional ideas and taking a new approach that’s shattering how the games industry works