Senior Online Engineer (Project Based)

Stack

Responsibilities

• ▹Collaborate with the DevOps team to define back-end strategy and architecture for the games
• ▹Create and implement back-end deployment strategies
• ▹Develop and maintain back-end solutions for a high number of concurrent users and fast response times
• ▹Actively participate in sprint planning meetings
• ▹Ensure that all relevant parties are aligned on task specifications
• ▹Constantly communicate with teammates to flag and alleviate risks
• ▹Help improve game quality by eliminating waste from the development process
• ▹Design, develop, deploy and monitor back-end features and APIs for the games
• ▹Create and maintain CI automated tests for the back-end solution
• ▹Document system specifications

Requirements

• ▹5+ years of back-end architectural design and development experience
• ▹Proficient with scalable server-side programming (concurrency, synchronization and distributed systems)
• ▹Deep knowledge of database design and optimization
• ▹Strong knowledge of at least one cloud computing service such as AWS, Azure or similar
• ▹Strong practical knowledge of current server technologies such as REST, SOAP or similar
• ▹Strong knowledge of at least one mainstream server programming language such as Python, C#, Java or Node.js

Nice to have

• ▹Experience with development on mobile platforms and for a high number of concurrent users
• ▹Practical experience with the lifecycle of a user query, from request to an API endpoint, up to updating cold storages reliably and consistently
• ▹Experience collaborating with client-side engineers and implementing full-stack features (backend to client, end-to-end)
• ▹Experience using automated test frameworks
• ▹Experience with container management tools such as Docker or Kubernetes
• ▹Experience with infrastructure automation tools such as Terraform

Soft skills

What we offer

• ▹Competitive project-based compensation
• ▹Opportunity to work on exciting and diverse projects
• ▹Clear communication and support throughout the project
• ▹Flexibility in project timelines and deadlines
• ▹Potential for long-term collaboration on future projects
• ▹Transparent and fair evaluation of your work

About the company

Amber is always on the hunt for the most talented individuals in the games industry. Its team works together towards common goals in the spirit of continuous improvement and innovation.