Senior MLOps/Backend Developer

Job Overview

Wargaming’s AI Center of Excellence is building a scalable Generative AI platform, integrating LLMs, multimodal models, and RAG-based systems into live game products. We are looking for an engineer who can design reliable infrastructure, develop robust backend services, and enable seamless deployment of AI solutions into production environments.

Reports to

Head of AI Center of Excellence

What will you do?

• Develop and maintain MLOps pipelines, including CI/CD, batch inference, and data ingestion
• Design and implement backend services: APIs, microservices, gateways, and middleware
• Build and optimize Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines using tools like LangChain, FAISS, or Qdrant
• Integrate LLMs and ML models into game services (chat, asset generation, video, analytics)
• Maintain and scale production infrastructure based on Kubernetes, Docker, and AWS or GCP
• Ensure platform reliability and performance through observability, automation, and infrastructure as code
• Optimize real-time inference pipelines for latency and resource efficiency
• Collaborate closely with ML engineers, backend developers, and game teams

What are we looking for?

• 3–5 years of experience as an MLOps or Backend Engineer
• Strong knowledge of Python or Golang
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, and CI/CD tools
• Deep understanding of API and microservice architecture for high-load systems
• Experience with RAG architectures, vector databases, LangChain or LlamaIndex
• Familiarity with observability and DevOps practices (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana)
• Upper-Intermediate English or higher (written and spoken)

What additional skills will help you stand out?

• Experience in game development or multimedia applications
• Knowledge of MLflow, Kubeflow, or SageMaker
• Proven track record of deploying AI services at scale
• Advanced Russian would be a plus

Work mode

Hybrid/Remote (from anywhere within the European time zone)

Benefits

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

• 21 days annual leave (additional days based on years of service: up to 25 days)
• Additional paid time off (5 Personal Days, Birthday Leave, Marriage Leave, Compassionate Leave)
• Sick Leave (10 days top-up to statutory allowance per year)
• Maternity Leave (18 weeks top-up to statutory allowance per case)
• Career development and education opportunities within the company
• English Language courses fully covered by the company upon Manager’s approval
• Premium Private Health Care
• Mental well-being program (iFeel)
• Onsite gym and spa
• Free parking close to the Nicosia offices, based on availability
• Free drinks-equipped kitchen in every floor building
• Hellenic Bank benefits
• Employee discounts (e.g. restaurants, bars, etc.)
• Personal Gaming Account
• Onsite canteen with subsidized prices for food and drinks
• Company events, Social Clubs
• Seniority Awards
• Referral program - You can recommend the best talents to the company and receive a reward

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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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