Middle+/Senior .NET Developer

Whimsy Games is seeking a skilled Middle+/Senior .NET Developer for a project-based GameDev role with the potential for ongoing collaboration. Join our passionate team and help build a AAA battle-royale game set in a thrilling zombie world — shaping the next generation of immersive gaming experiences! Responsibilities include designing scalable backend microservices, implementing server-side logic, collaborating with the team, and creating/maintaining APIs for game features.

Must Have

• Design and develop scalable backend microservices for games.
• Implement server-side logic and integrate with client-side game engines.
• Collaborate with designers, unity developers, and the team for efficient data flow.
• Create and maintain APIs for game features, authentication, and social features.
• Integrate third-party services like analytics, ads, and payment processing.
• Write and maintain technical documentation.
• Debug, profile, and optimize backend code.
• Ensure code quality and follow best practices.
• Participate in code reviews and stay updated on backend and game development trends.
• At least 4 years of .NET backend development.
• Knowledge of C#, .NET Core, ASP.NET Core.
• Experience with NoSQL (MongoDB, Elasticsearch).
• Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MS SQL, MySQL).
• Experience with message brokers (Kafka, RabbitMQ).
• Experience with Unit Testing.
• Experience with Amazon Web Services.
• Understanding of microservice architecture.
• Understanding of basic principles: patterns, SOLID, KISS, DRY, etc.
• Understanding of client-server communication.

Good to Have

• Experience in working in the gaming industry.
• Experience developing Frontend (Admin Panel).
• Experience developing turn-based PvP games.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and develop scalable backend microservices for games.
• Implement server-side logic and integrate with client-side game engines.
• Collaborate with designers, unity developers, and the team for efficient data flow
• Create and maintain APIs for game features, authentication, and social features Integrate third-party services like analytics, ads, and payment processing
• Write and maintain technical documentation Debug, profile, and optimize backend code
• Ensure code quality and follow best practices
• Participate in code reviews and stay updated on backend and game development trends

Requirements:

• At least 4 years of .NET backend development
• Knowledge of C#, .NET Core, ASP.NET Core
• Experience with NoSQL (MongoDB, Elasticsearch)
• Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MS SQL, MySQL)
• Experience with message brokers (Kafka, RabbitMQ)
• Experience with Unit Testing
• Experience with Amazon Web Services
• Understanding of microservice architecture
• Understanding of basic principles: patterns, SOLID, KISS, DRY, etc...
• Understanding of client-server communication
• Experience in working in the gaming industry
• Experience developing Frontend (Admin Panel)
• Experience developing turn-based PvP games