Senior Server Engineer (Platform)
Job Summary
Job Description
Scopely seeks a Senior Full Stack Engineer (Platform) for an unannounced cross-platform Strategy/MMO title. Responsibilities include end-to-end development of full-stack web applications and internal tools supporting live game operations; developing and optimizing features for real-time control and insights; collaborating with product teams and designers; designing and implementing high-performance, low-latency web services in AWS; contributing to CI/CD pipelines and automated tests; and utilizing containerization and infrastructure-as-code. The ideal candidate possesses several years of experience in software engineering, backend proficiency (Python preferred), expertise in web technologies (Vue.js or Angular), database knowledge (MySQL/Postgres, Redis), cloud and container experience (AWS, Docker), and strong communication skills.
Must have:
- Several years of software engineering experience
- Backend proficiency in Python (Go or C# a plus)
- Experience with web technologies (Vue.js, Angular, JavaScript, TypeScript)
- Database familiarity (MySQL/Postgres, Redis)
- Cloud & container experience (AWS, Docker)
- CI/CD and automation experience
Good to have:
- Experience with Infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, CloudFormation)
- Load testing experience
16 skills required
Job Details
Description
Scopely is looking for a Senior Full Stack Engineer (Platform) to join our unannounced project in Dublin, the UK, Portugal or Barcelona on a remote or hybrid basis working 3 days a week from the hub.
At Scopely, we care deeply about what we do and want to inspire play, every day - whether in our work environments alongside our talented colleagues, or through our deep connections with our communities of players. We are a global team of game lovers who are developing, publishing and innovating the mobile games industry, connecting millions of people around the world daily.
We are in the early stages of development on an ambitious, unannounced, cross-platform Strategy/MMO title, creating a team of talented and passionate game makers to join us on this exciting journey!
What You Will Do
We are looking for a Full Stack Engineer with a strong focus on modern web development to help build and maintain the backend for our Game LiveOps platform. In this role, you’ll work closely with product teams, designers, and other engineers to deliver high-performance tools and features that support real-time operations and engaging gameplay experiences.
- End-to-End Development: Build and maintain full stack web applications and internal tools, from front-end UI/UX to backend APIs
- LiveOps & Live Services: Develop and optimize features that support live game operations, empowering our designers and operators with real-time control and insights
- Collaboration & Communication: Work closely with product teams, game designers, and other stakeholders to gather requirements, plan technical solutions, and ensure successful deployments
- Scalable Solutions: Design and implement high-performance, low-latency web services in a cloud environment (AWS preferred) that can handle millions of players
- Automation & Best Practices: Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, implement automated tests, and ensure high standards of code quality and maintainability
- Infrastructure & Deployment: Utilize containerization (Docker) and infrastructure-as-code practices to deliver reliable, repeatable, and efficient deployment processes
- Technical Guidance: Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and architecture planning to ensure best practices and continuous improvement
What We’re Looking For
- Proven Experience: Several years of professional experience as a software engineer, with a strong foundation in programming and web development
- Backend Proficiency: Hands-on experience in modern backend languages (Python strongly preferred; Go or C# also a plus) and a willingness to learn new technologies
- Web Technologies: Solid understanding of RESTful services and modern web frameworks (Vue.js or Angular preferred). Experience with JavaScript (ES6), TypeScript, and CSS preprocessors (e.g., SCSS) is essential
- Database Expertise: Familiarity with relational databases (MySQL/Postgres) and caching solutions (Redis). Capable of writing efficient queries and designing schemas for low-latency environments
- Cloud & Containers: Experience with containerized solutions (Docker) in a public cloud environment (AWS preferred). Infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation) is a bonus.
- Automation & CI/CD: Demonstrated ability to set up and maintain CI/CD pipelines, automated tests, and load testing for robust production deployments
- Engineering Best Practices: Committed to writing clean, maintainable, and testable code, with an emphasis on performance and scalability
- Strong Communicator: Comfortable discussing complex technical concepts with non-technical team members and collaborating with diverse teams
At Scopely, we create games for everyone - and want to ensure that the people behind our games reflect that! We are committed to creating a diverse, supportive work environment where everyone is treated with respect. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and welcome individuals from all backgrounds to join us & embrace the adventure!
About Us
Scopely is a global interactive entertainment and mobile-first video game company, home to many top, award-winning experiences such as "MONOPOLY GO!," “Star Trek™ Fleet Command,” “Stumble Guys,” “MARVEL Strike Force,” and “Yahtzee® With Buddies,” among others.
Scopely creates, publishes, and live-operates immersive games that empower a directed-by-consumer™ experience across multiple platforms--from mobile, web, PC and beyond.
Founded in 2011, Scopely is fueled by a world-class team and a proprietary technology platform Playgami that supports one of the most diversified portfolios in the games industry.
Recognized multiple times as one of Fast Company’s “World’s Most Innovative Companies,” Scopely is a multi-billion-dollar business due to its ability to create long-lasting game experiences that players enjoy for years.
Scopely has global operations in more than a dozen markets across Asia, EMEA, and North America, and is home to many internal game development teams, referred to as Scopely Studios, with additional game studio partners across four continents.
Scopely was acquired by Savvy Games Group in July 2023 for $4.9 billion, and is now an independent subsidiary of Savvy.
For more information on Scopely, visit: scopely.com.
Employment at Scopely is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications. Scopely does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law.
Notice to candidates: Scopely, Inc and its affiliates will never request payment or ask for financial information as a condition for applying to a position or receiving an offer of employment. All official Scopely, Inc. recruiters only use email domains that end with @scopely.com.
Our official website is www.scopely.com. Please only apply to positions posted on our official website and ensure the recruiter only communicates via the official email domain.
Should you have any questions or encounter any fraudulent requests/emails/websites, please immediately contact recruiting@scopely.com.
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