Software Engineer - Backend (Java, AI, and ML Tools)

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance, scalable, and secure microservices, and event-driven architectures/solutions.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions that meet business requirements.

• Write high-quality, maintainable, and robust code. You may have experience in more than one language and understand the fundamentals of software engineering well enough to learn new languages and frameworks when needed

• Familiarity with a range of database technologies, encompassing both SQL(MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL options, including DynamoDB, Redis

• Utilize version control tools like Git for efficient source code management and collaboration.

• Develop and manage containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes for streamlined deployment and scaling.

• Ensure application performance, security, and responsiveness through rigorous testing and optimization.

• Leverage cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud) to deploy and manage application infrastructure efficiently. • Troubleshoot a production issue by reviewing source code, logs, operational metrics, stack trace, etc. to pinpoint a specific problem and then resolve it. Identify root causes and identify learnings to improve both development processes and system design.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Frameworks: Strong expertise in Spring Boot and Spring MVC.

• Languages: Proficiency in Java (versions 8, 11, 17, and 21).

• Databases: Hands-on experience with MySQL, PostgreSQL, and NoSQL databases.

• Frontend Skills: Basic knowledge of HTML; familiarity with JSP is a plus.

• Version Control: Proficiency with Git for source code versioning and collaboration.

• Cloud Technologies: Experience with AWS or Google Cloud for application deployment and infrastructure management.

• Containerization: Knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes for efficient container orchestration.

• AI/ML Knowledge: Familiarity with AI and ML tools, including LLM models, for basic integration and automation.

• Soft Skills: Strong decision-making, problem-solving abilities, and a collaborative teamplayer mindset.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools such as Jenkins, Ansible, or similar.

• Familiarity with Agile methodologies for efficient project execution.

• Knowledge of monitoring and alerting tools such as Grafana and Prometheus for system observability.

• Experience working in fast-paced environments with large-scale distributed systems.

• Understanding of AI-driven analytics, automation, and predictive modeling

What we offer you:

• Work in a studio that has complete P&L ownership of games.

• Competitive salary and Performance Link Incentives.

• Full medical, accident as well as life insurance benefits.

• Generous Paid Maternity/Paternity leave.

• Employee Assistance Programs.

• Active Employee Resource Groups – Women at Zapak.

• Frequent employee events.

• Work with cool people and impact millions of daily players