Backend Developer (Games)

Are you ready to take your Java skills to the next level?

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Backend Developer, responsible for building the Server-side foundations of new and exciting Casino gaming projects. An ideal candidate will stay excited to take challenges, contribute towards building new verticals and depict strong entrepreneurial skills. Primary responsibilities of this position include building, maintaining, and optimising our Casino Game Server, Game Engines, Game APIs, and supporting tools.

All you need is:

• Strong track record of developing and maintaining Casino Game Engines with the successful production of impactful slot games;
• Excellent knowledge of Java;
• Minimum 2-5 years of experience in related domains;
• Experience with client-server integrations, multithreading and micro-service design;
• Experience of working with MongoDB, relational and/or NoSQL databases;
• Solid knowledge of Object-Oriented Programming, MVC and other design principles;
• Experience working with project tracking tools such as JIRA;
• Familiarity with Git and feature branching approach;
• Highly organised, experienced in running multiple projects and delivering to tight deadlines;
• Passionate about whatever you do and want to make a difference in the iGaming Industry;
• Knowledge or experience with various game development pipelines & methodologies;
• Knowledge about games and/or the casino industry, including the current market landscape;
• Experience working with multiple disciplines, including artists, mathematicians, software developers, etc., in creating games or products;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Also, it will be great if you have:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in computer science.

Your daily adventures will look like:

• Designing, developing, and maintaining the back-end functionality, which involves high-volume transaction systems;
• Developing game engines and tools for the Casino Remote Game Server (RGS) from complex math models shaped into programming logic and data structures;
• Developing, enhancing and maintaining existing gaming API’s, game engines and providing Back-End development support for Front-End Developers;
• Experience in all aspects of application development lifecycle (analysis and design to implementation and support);
• Working closely with different interfaces such as Game Producers, Mathematicians, Statisticians, Front-end game developers, and QA;
• Coordinating the quality assurance, certification, and translation processes of the games;
• Researching, playing, and studying casino games to stay up-to-date with market trends and competition;
• Participation in team brainstorming;
• Contributing to the review of other developers’ games and code;
• Contributing to the evolution of the team’s processes and best practices;
• Performing other tasks as required.

So, why Gamingtec?

If you are a person with passion, ideas, and a thirst to advance your career, you will love our corporate culture. We are an international team that treats each other with respect and moves towards the same goals. We believe in freedom and flexibility and trust our employees to do their jobs in a way that works for them. We have an ambitious and rewarding work environment, a flat organisational structure and almost zero bureaucracy. Our employees’ ideas are what move the company forward. Everyone has equal opportunities in every aspect of work, learning and development!

Why you will love working here:

• Flexible working hours;
• Free to work from any location;
• Great work-life balance;
• Company culture of transparency & openness;
• Further opportunities for personal development and influence on product direction.

And this is how our interview process goes:

• A 30-minute interview with a member of our HR team to get to know you and your experience;
• A 1-hour technical interview to assess your skills and abilities;
• A final 1-hour interview with 2 team members to gauge your fit with our culture and working style.

Sounds interesting? Do not hesitate to apply or contact us if you have any questions! Gamingtec is waiting for you!