Senior Server Engineer (Platform)

• 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

• 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!