Senior Backend Game Engineer - Multiplayer AWS | Senior Backend game Developer

2 Months ago • 5-10 Years

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Job Description

Seeking a Senior Backend Game Engineer experienced in AWS for multiplayer game development. Must have strong proficiency in Java, Python, or Node.js, AWS services (EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS), and database management systems. Excellent problem-solving and communication skills are crucial.
Must have:
  • AWS Services
  • Backend Development
  • Multiplayer Games
  • Database Management
Good to have:
  • Networking Protocols
  • Game Architectures
  • API Development
  • Version Control
Perks:
  • Competitive Remuneration
  • Health Insurance
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THIS IS A ON-SITE ONLY (NON-REMOTE) POSITION AND DEMANDS FLUENT ENGLISH.

ESSA POSIÇÃO É ESTRITAMENTE PRESENCIAL (NÃO REMOTA) E REQUER INGLÊS FLUENTE.

PTW is seeking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Backend Game Engineer experienced in AWS to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining the backend infrastructure for our multiplayer games. You will work closely with other engineers, designers, and product managers to ensure our games are robust, scalable, and deliver a seamless experience to players.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, and maintain backend systems for multiplayer games using AWS.
  • Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
  • Optimize and scale backend systems to handle millions of concurrent users.
  • Implement security and data protection measures to safeguard player information.
  • Monitor and troubleshoot server performance and reliability issues.
  • Develop and maintain APIs for game features and services.
  • Work closely with game designers and product managers to understand requirements and deliver solutions.
  • Mentor junior backend developers, providing technical guidance and support.
  • Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies to ensure our backend systems remain cutting-edge.

Requirements

  • Extensive experience with AWS services, including EC2, S3, Lambda, and RDS.
  • 5+ years of experience in backend development, with a focus on multiplayer games.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, or Node.js.
  • Solid understanding of networking protocols and multiplayer game architectures.
  • Experience with database management systems such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB.
  • Proven track record of designing and implementing scalable backend systems.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills.
  • Experience with version control systems such as Git

Benefits

  • Competitive remuneration.
  • Health insurance.
  • Life Insurance.
  • Private pension,
  • Transportation allowance.
  • Meal ticket.
  • Dynamic, multicultural and fun environment.
  • You will be working at the world's leading provider of game services.
  • Supportive community inclusive of LGBTQ+, and any age, ethnicity, religion, or disability.
  • Dedicated employee wellbeing program.
  • Career growth opportunities.

Who we are

PTW is a global games services company, providing technical and creative services to many of the largest developers and studios around the world. Founded in Japan in 1994, PTW has grown to become a global force in gaming industry, with over 40 studios in 16 countries worldwide and offices across America, Europe, South America, and Asia.

Our industry leading services include art production, game development, quality assurance, plaer support, community management, localization, localization QA,audio production, and data collection. The PTW family of brands includes SIDE, 1518 Studios and Ghostpunch Games. For more information, visit .

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About The Company

We’re a global team of passionate, hard-working, ambitious gamers, whose goal is always to make every gamer's experience as perfect as possible. We’re dedicated to helping your players, because they’re part of our community too. We’ve been working hard for players, clients, and the games industry for over 30 years, providing industry-leading services to every part of the globe.


We believe great work gets done by teams who love what they do. This is why we approach every solution with an all-minds-on-deck strategy that leverages our global workforce's strength, creativity, and passion. 

8,500+ passionate gamers

650+ top developers and publishers as clients

5.3 million hours QA testing

7 year average client partner tenure

2,500+ LQA titles


PTW is a boutique games services company with over 40 offices in 16 countries worldwide. Our range of services include quality assurance, localization, player support, community management, art production, game development, and audio production services.


We believe that innovation comes in all sizes, which is why we take on projects of any size and love crafting a custom solution, no matter the scale. 


PTW, comprised of global subsidiaries, is a UK-based holding company formed in 2016 under the umbrella of Poletowin Holdings, Inc. which is listed on the 1st Section of Tokyo Stock Exchange as 3657. 


The PTW family of brands includes SIDE, 1518 Studios and Entalize

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