Game Server Engineer

1 Month ago • 5 Years + • Game Engine

Job Summary

Job Description

Playnetic is seeking a passionate Game Server Engineer to develop exciting features for their game servers and tools. The role involves taking ownership of features from concept to implementation, collaborating with teams, and researching ways to improve games and backend solutions. This fully remote position offers flexible working hours and unlimited holidays, emphasizing work-life balance.
Must have:
  • 5+ years of Core Java development experience
  • Experience in optimising algorithms
  • Mathematical intuition for simulation results
  • Hands-on expertise with Spring Boot microservices
  • Understanding of SQL databases and REST-like APIs
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Good to have:
  • Familiarity with tools like Maven, GitLab, JIRA, and Confluence
  • Experience in Agile/Scrum environments
  • Skills in Web Sockets, JWT, and handling CORS
  • Knowledge of message brokers like Kafka or RabbitMQ
  • Cloud deployment, CI/CD, or performance optimization experience
  • Full stack web development or knowledge of Docker and NoSQL databases like Cassandra
Perks:
  • Flexible working hours
  • Unlimited holidays

Job Details

This position is fully remote, allowing you to bring your best from wherever you are.


At Playnetic, we’re looking for a passionate Game Server Engineer - Java to help us create exceptional slot games that entertain and engage players worldwide. As part of our team, you’ll work on innovative gaming solutions that blend creativity, cutting-edge tech, and a bit of that Playnetic magic. 


WHAT YOU’LL DO:

  • Develop exciting features for our game servers and tools, delivering high-quality, reliable solutions.
  • Take ownership of the features you create, from concept to implementation.
  • Collaborate with teams to solve unique challenges and enhance the products we offer.
  • Research and implement new ways to improve our games and backend solutions.

WHAT YOU BRING:

  • 5+ years of experience in Core Java development.
  • Experience in optimising algorithms
  • Mathematical intuition and ability to interpret simulation results
  • Hands-on expertise with Spring Boot microservices and backend solutions.
  • Solid understanding of SQL databases and REST-like APIs.
  • Previous experience in iGaming/gambling or developing casino gaming solutions.
  • A good grasp of probability theory and mathematical statistics—it’s a plus if you know your way around the odds.
  • Strong communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and an Upper Intermediate level of English.

 BONUS POINTS FOR:

  • Familiarity with tools like Maven, GitLab, JIRA, and Confluence.
  • Experience in Agile/Scrum environments.
  • Skills in Web Sockets, JWT, and handling CORS.
  • Knowledge of message brokers like Kafka or RabbitMQ.
  • Cloud deployment, CI/CD, or performance optimization experience.
  • Full stack web development or knowledge of Docker and NoSQL databases like Cassandra.

WHAT DOES PLAYNETIC DO


Established in 2023, Playnetic is a new player in the world of gaming entertainment. We design and build slot games from scratch - from idea to release. Our games will be played in regulated markets globally through industry-leading operators.

Our innovative gaming content is centred around our core values: quality gaming, dedicated customer service, and reliable delivery to our partners.

We're currently in a phase of growth and will scale considerably over the next 12 months.

As a fully remote studio, we understand the importance of staying connected and maintaining team collaboration. We are continually mindful of this as we grow and have the tools and support in place to help us all flourish.


HOW WE WORK & OUR BENEFITS


Flexible working hours - Flexible working at Playnetic is actually flexible! No core working hours; work how you work best. We operate a common sense and goal-driven approach that helps you and us track success.

Unlimited holidays - We respect the importance of work-life balance, which is why we believe in unlimited holidays. The only thing we ask is you take at least 25 days!


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