SOFTGAMES seeks a Senior Game Backend Developer to maintain and extend existing backend services on AWS, plan and develop new services on GCP/Firebase, and holistically develop services including backend infrastructure, frontend administration, client libraries, and documentation.  Responsibilities include developing client and server-side functionality using TypeScript, JavaScript, Node.js, and React, deploying cloud infrastructure using IaC, and collaborating across teams.  The ideal candidate is a meticulous developer expert in Node.js, experienced with infrastructure orchestration, distributed architecture, AWS and GCP services, data persistence, caching, GraphQL and REST APIs, and possesses strong architectural skills.

We are an instant gaming company. We develop casual, truly social games that can be played instantly across all devices.

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<div><h2 class="sc-1npqnwg-4 sc-1npqnwg-5 sc-1uwf3m5-0 fwNhgO custom-css-style-job-description">Job description</h2><div class="sc-1fwbcuw-0 ffwJec"><div>SOFTGAMES is&nbsp;looking for an experienced developer who is passionate about joining SOFTGAMES’s engineering team as Senior Game Backend Developer - Fully Remote. Our engineering team is focusing on building scalable, high-performant, high-quality tools and services that enable our game teams to build and operate their titles for millions of players.
As part of our Game Services team you will enjoy a creative, challenging and collaborative environment. 
<h4>Your role:</h4>
<ul><li dir="ltr">Maintenance and extension of our existing backend services on AWS</li><li dir="ltr">Planning and development of new services on GCP/Firebase</li><li dir="ltr">Holistic development of services, covering the backend infrastructure, frontend administration, client library and development documentation.</li><li dir="ltr">Development of client and server side functionality using TypeScript, JavaScript, Node.js and React</li><li dir="ltr">Deployment of our cloud infrastructure using IaC</li><li dir="ltr">Lean and agile collaboration across multiple teams</li></ul>
<h4>Your Profile:</h4>
<ul><li dir="ltr">You are a meticulous developer and expert of writing enterprise software in Node.js</li><li dir="ltr">You have solid experience with infrastructure orchestration and distributed architecture</li><li dir="ltr">You are deeply familiar with AWS and GCP services</li><li dir="ltr">You have experience with common data persistence layers and caching (SQL, NoSQL, Key-Value Stores)</li><li dir="ltr">You have created and maintained APIs using GraphQL and REST</li><li dir="ltr">You are a great architect and always looking for better ways to solve problems</li><li dir="ltr">You continuously improve yourself and enjoy technical discussions</li></ul>
<h4>Nice to have:</h4>
<ul><li dir="ltr">Experience with frontend technologies, like React and Redux</li><li dir="ltr">Experience with Docker containers</li><li dir="ltr">Experience with Firebase Firestore and Cloudfunctions</li><li dir="ltr">Experience with Terraform / Terragrunt</li></ul>
 
<div><h4>Benefits</h4></div>
Softgames is offering a great package including:


<ul><li dir="ltr">Remote first - We have a flexible working setup. Either fully remote wherever you are or on-site in our modern office in central Berlin - You decide.</li><li dir="ltr">Flexible working hours - Structure your working hours to your needs. No crunch, no overtime!</li><li dir="ltr">Generous vacation regulation no matter where you are!</li><li dir="ltr">Home office allowance - Working from home but something is missing? We offer a budget to make your home office as productive as possible.</li><li dir="ltr">Further Training - Everyone at SOFTGAMES is offered training opportunities to strengthen their skills or learn something new!</li><li dir="ltr">Studio - We’re a remote-first company but also offer a super modern office with state-of-the-art tech, based in the center of Berlin.</li><li dir="ltr">Equipment - Choose between a MacBook Pro or Lenovo Laptop.</li><li dir="ltr">Meal allowances - A monthly budget is additionally granted to be spent for your lunches.</li><li dir="ltr">Wellness Benefits - Access to Virtual Yoga, Meditation, and more to stay healthy!</li><li dir="ltr">Monthly extra grant for home office electricity + internet costs.</li><li dir="ltr">Swag - Enjoy our stylish Hoodies, Bags, Mugs, etc.</li><li dir="ltr">Offsite Retreats - Twice a year the entire company gets together to learn, share ideas, focus on the future, and celebrate our successes. Our events in general are epic but our off-site Retreat is one of a kind.</li><li dir="ltr">Team events - We have virtual Game Nights, Pub Quizzes, Team lunches and much more</li></ul>
At SOFTGAMES, we value a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone's ideas are heard and valued. Join our dynamic team and be part of the exciting world of mobile gaming. Apply now and let your expertise shine! </div></div><h2 class="sc-1npqnwg-4 sc-1npqnwg-5 sc-1uwf3m5-0 sc-1uwf3m5-1 gEZomH custom-css-style-job-requirements">Job requirements</h2><div class="sc-1fwbcuw-0 ffwJec"><div><div>SOFTGAMES is the leading instant gaming company. We develop casual, truly social games that can be played instantly across all devices. Our hypersocial blockbuster game “Bubble Shooter Pro” became a global top grossing game on Facebook and is played by millions of people around the world every day. We partner closely with Facebook, Samsung and more to craft the next generation of instant games that billions of people can play together. SOFTGAMES is a remote first company and the home of around 100 people from all over the world. We believe in proactive, independent teams with the freedom to take initiative, challenge the status quo, and with the mission to build everlasting casual games for every platform. 
 
At SOFTGAMES, we believe that different perspectives and background in our teams contribute to the quality of our work. We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion / worldview, disability, age as well as sexual orientation and identity.
 
Have we caught your interest? Then we look forward to your detailed application together with your salary expectations and earliest possible start date.</div></div></div></div>