Senior Backend Engineer (Unannounced project)

1 Hour ago • 4-8 Years • Backend Development

About the job

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Must have:
  • Kotlin Proficiency (Spring Boot)
  • Microservice architecture design
  • RDBMS & NoSQL database experience
  • Real-time communication protocols
  • Message queues (Kafka, RabbitMQ)
  • Test-driven development
  • Game backend architecture experience
  • High scalability system delivery
Good to have:
  • Unreal Engine experience
Perks:
  • 5 weeks annual leave
  • Dog-friendly office
  • Onsite canteen
  • Health Insurance (family coverage)
  • Life Insurance
  • Pension contribution
  • Mental well-being program
  • Mental Health Days
  • Wellbeing room
  • Career development opportunities
  • Employee discounts
  • Personal Gaming Account
  • Company events
  • Seniority Awards
  • Referral program
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Job Overview

Does the challenge of working on a new AAA unannounced project excite you? Here at DPS Games you can do exactly that. We are based in Guildford, self-publishing our own title, and are fully funded by Wargaming, one of the biggest publishers of FTP games in the world. 

Our studio leadership are industry veterans, and we believe we’re building a great studio culture in the best studio space in Guildford. If you think you have the talent to join a world class team, we’d love you to join us! 

As a Senor Backend Engineer, you will design and build scalable and robust systems that enable and support our new free-to-play game in Unreal Engine.  

Reports to

You will report to the Lead Backend Engineer. 

What will you do?

  • Design and build scalable and robust systems that enable and support our game 
  • Gather and analyze requirements together with other stakeholders 
  • Lead and mentor junior colleagues 
  • Help develop deployment infrastructure 
  • Work together with game developers, DevOps engineers, and producers 

What are we looking for?

  • Hands-on experience of designing and developing microservice architectures to produce scalable, maintainable backend systems 
  • Kotlin Proficiency, including familiarity with Spring Boot and/or its alternatives 
  • Good understanding of RDBMS, NoSQL databases 
  • Experience with real-time communication protocols (WebSockets, gRPC etc), and message queues (Kafka, RabbitMQ etc)
  • Experience with test-driven development with a high level of quality 
  • Experience of developing game backend architectures (state management, real-time player interactions, high load); systems that support matchmaking, leaderboards, and in-game economies etc 
  • Independent, analytical and a high level of ownership 
  • Successfully delivered highly scalable systems into production 
  • Strong communication skills in English 

What additional skills will help you stand out?

  • Experience with Unreal Engine  

Work mode

Hybrid, 3 days of work from the office

Benefits

Benefits and perks are tailored to the local market and culture. Our benefits in Guildford include:

  • 5 weeks of Annual Leave per calendar year
  • Dog-friendly office
  • Onsite canteen (with an endless supply of snacks and drinks)
  • Video game areas
  • Health Insurance (including family coverage), Life Insurance, Pension contribution
  • Mental well-being program (iFeel)
  • Wellbeing perks (Mental Health Days, Dedicated Well-being room, Team of Mental Heath First Aiders)
  • Career development and education opportunities within the company
  • Employee discounts
  • Personal Gaming Account 
  • Company events 
  • Seniority Awards 
  • Referral program - you can recommend the best talents to the Company and receive a reward 
  • Working in one of the main European hubs for game development
  • Startup within a company with 25 years of experience on the market
  • To learn more about our studio in Guildford, follow this link: https://dpsgames.com/studio
Please submit your CV in English to ensure smooth processing and review.

About Wargaming 

Wargaming is an award-winning online game developer and publisher headquartered in Nicosia, Cyprus. Operating since 1998, Wargaming has become one of the leaders in the gaming industry with 15 offices worldwide, including studios in Chicago, Prague, Shanghai, Tokyo, and Vilnius. Our diverse and multicultural team works together to deliver a top-class experience to millions of players who enjoy Wargaming's titles across all major gaming platforms. Our flagship products include free-to-play hits World of Tanks, World of Warships and World of Tanks Blitz.

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About The Company

Wargaming is a company with a rich history and a bright future. Founded in 1998, we have grown from a small team of passionate gamers into a global leader in the gaming industry. Our focus has always been on creating immersive and engaging experiences for our players, and we are constantly pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the world of gaming.


But our success is not just limited to our games. We are also committed to giving back to the community and making a positive impact on the world. We have established a number of initiatives to support education, technology, and the arts, and we are always looking for new ways to make a difference.


So if you are a talented and ambitious individual looking to make a real impact in the gaming industry, Wargaming is the place for you. Join us, and be a part of something truly special. 

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