Senior Backend Game Programmer

Summary

Join Freejam, creators of Robocraft, as an experienced Backend Game Programmer to develop robust backend systems and features for Robocraft 2.

Requirements

• Significant experience developing back-end systems for games, or similar environment, including prior experience in any leadership capacity
• Proven experience in a commercial environment developing high-scalability online services in various domains, emphasizing handling large user bases
• Involved in full production of at least 2 titles / projects
• Strong C# programming
• Ability to work autonomously
• Knowledge of Baremetal and cloud services like AWS and OVH
• Experience with matchmaking systems (e.g. Open Match)
• Solid understanding of client-server methodologies and technologies
• Good knowledge of scalability, security and readable code
• Proficient with Source Control and Code Review tools (Perforce, Git etc)
• Skilled in Orchestration technologies, including Kubernetes and Agones
• Experience with web technologies such as HTML, CSS, Javascript, etc
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases
• Experience with Linux-based systems (Ubuntu, Debian etc)
• Experience with CI/CD systems, such as Jenkins
• Asp.Net + Entity Framework

Responsibilities

• Design, development and maintenance of the core backend systems and technologies at Freejam
• Improve the architecture of the whole system with robustness
• Create accurate task duration estimates and complete all work on a timely basis to a consistent, high-quality standard
• Autonomously complete tasks and features in a timely fashion
• Contribute to the documentation and automated testing procedures
• Collaborate effectively with Leads, other senior backend programmers, directors and other project stakeholders on a continuous basis
• Implement protective measures against threats and ensure adherence to data protection laws
• Regularly refine the performance of online services, focussing on server efficiency and user load management

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with OpenAPI and code generation tools
• Video game specific experience
• Knowledge of Unity for game development
• Knowledge of; SignalR (RPC’s), Sentry, Grafana, Portainer & Multiplay Clanforge

Benefits

• Flexible working hours
• Ambitious, ego-free environment
• Regular team days out/social events
• Legendary Christmas parties