Remote Backend Game Developer

Description:

• Magic Media is a pioneering media, entertainment, and tech group powered by creativity and innovation, with a physical presence in 15 countries.
• The company specializes in art, animation, cybersecurity, game development, software development, VFX, and video production.
• The ideal candidate will have extensive full-time server programming experience with games.
• As a backend developer, responsibilities include backend API development for gaming titles and administration pages to operate the game.
• Duties encompass design, development, coding, testing, and debugging.
• The role requires estimating task completion and writing technical design documents.
• Strong knowledge of backend development is essential, with preferred languages being C#, JS (nodejs), Java, Go, Python, and Ruby.
• Familiarity with database modeling, normalization, and relational databases is required.
• Candidates should be aware of performance bottlenecks and methods to resolve them.
• Strong debugging, communication, reporting, and documentation skills are necessary.
• Flexibility and adaptability to new technological changes as per project needs are important.
• The role involves working on various projects using different technologies and collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to achieve optimal results.
• Candidates are encouraged to contribute ideas for solving specific game and technical problems.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 2 years of experience as a backend developer is required.
• Candidates must have been involved in the development of at least one large game title from start to finish.
• Proficiency in C#, Java, or any other object-oriented programming language is necessary.
• Knowledge of setting up CI/CD systems such as Jenkins or GitHub Actions is required.
• A passion for video games is essential.
• Desirable qualifications include experience with serverless architecture and AWS Lambda.
• Familiarity with the Unity engine is a plus.
• Experience with Amazon Gamelift, PlayFab, Nakama, or related technologies is preferred.
• Knowledge of Docker, AWS, and deployment processes is beneficial.
• Understanding of CI/CD processes, including Terraform and CircleCI, is advantageous.
• Knowledge of NFT concepts is a plus.
• A solid technical foundation, such as a Computer Science or Mathematics degree or equivalent, is desirable.

Benefits:

• The position is permanently remote.
• There is an opportunity to hone and improve skills by working on a diverse variety of engaging projects.
• Employees will be part of an international group with offices worldwide.
• Career growth and development opportunities are available.
• The role involves working closely with a team of like-minded individuals in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.
• Ongoing training and professional self-improvement opportunities are provided.
• Flexible working hours are offered.
• The company promotes an inclusive culture and open communication.