About the Position

Thoughtfish is looking for a Backend Developer (f/m/d) to join our innovative team. We develop games and gamified apps for mobile devices, VR, MR, PC, and consoles. Our goal is to create products and technologies that extend beyond gaming. We are seeking professionals to strengthen our friendly, highly-motivated team.

Responsibilities

Implement database-related features, including data modeling and query tuning
Optimize existing code in regards to performance and memory leaks
Monitor database and server performance – troubleshoot, tune, refactor, and adjust capacity as needed
Research and present internally data solutions for customer specific problems
Conduct unit tests and create prototypes for the results of your research
Assume responsibility for low-level profiling of performance and memory issues
Identify and overcome technical and developmental risks/obstacles

Requirements

At least 2 years of professional experience with the C/C++ programming language
At least 1 year of professional experience working with database implementation of SQL databases
Multi-threaded programming and parallel processing experience
Ability to clearly document written code and features. Knowledge of UML diagrams is a plus
Solution driven mindset
A passion for video games
Good communication and team skills

Nice to Have

Deep understanding of PC networking and data communication behavior
Knowledge of Unity3D and C#
Experience with MySQL or similar databases
Experience with iOS/Android native development
Experience with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP (AJAX)
Experience in Linux system administration

We Offer

Transparent salary with regular, fixed increases
A positive feedback-culture featuring appreciation of your work, motivation, and room for mistakes
Cool and unique projects
We appreciate applicants from all backgrounds, working parents, and we value and respect the need for a proper work-life balance

About the Company

Thoughtfish GmbH is located at Karlsruher Str. 8, 10711 Berlin, Germany. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Your Application

Please send your application with cover letter, curriculum vitae, references, and/or certifications to [email protected].

We are hiring!

Backend Developer

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