Lead Backend Engineer
Pocket Worlds130,000 - 200,000 USD/year
- Full Time
- Expert & Leadership (9+ years), Senior (5 to 8 years)
$205,000 – $250,000Compensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Game DevelopmentIndustries
Requirements
Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, along with a minimum of 7 years of experience in backend development, specifically within the gaming industry. Strong experience with cloud infrastructure, particularly AWS, is essential, as is proficiency in languages such as Java, Python, or Go. Experience with database technologies and version control systems is also required.
Responsibilities
The Principal Technical Producer, Backend will oversee and make critical decisions on live game issues, evolve and maintain best practices for development operations, and work with the Backend & Infra/Platform engineering team to improve Marvel SNAP’s cloud infrastructure and reduce cloud operational costs. They will also manage vendor relationships and costs for our AWS Cloud Infrastructure, coordinate release schedules for client and server hotfixes, create and approve pull requests, and manage client build configurations and store releases across various platforms.
Skills
Game Development
Communication
Collaboration
Project Management
Cloud Infrastructure
DevOps
Version Control (GitHub)
Release Management (LaunchDarkly)
Second Dinner
Develops engaging mobile games and experiences
About Second Dinner
Second Dinner develops engaging mobile games aimed at providing immersive experiences for players. Their games generate revenue through in-app purchases, advertisements, and premium sales. The studio is distinguished by its small, agile team that allows for quick development cycles and adaptability to market trends. They prioritize diversity in their hiring process, believing that varied perspectives enhance game development. With financial stability, Second Dinner focuses on creating high-quality games without the pressure of seeking additional funding, fostering a collaborative environment where team members feel a sense of ownership.
Key Metrics
Tustin, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2018Year Founded
$126.5MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
GamingIndustries
51-200Employees