Senior Backend Developer

About the Position

Join AAA, a fast-growing gaming startup, as a Senior Backend Developer to impact millions of lives by entertaining users. Design, architect, and implement features for our core services.

Responsibilities

• Design, architect, test, and implement features in our core services
• Build valuable tools to support the game development process
• Deliver high-quality and well-structured code
• Develop & maintain server-side applications, services, and databases to support the functionality of the app.
• Design, implement, and optimize APIs, ensuring efficient communication between mobile and backend systems.
• Collaborate with game designers, front-end developers, and other team members to integrate game features, leaderboards, in-game purchases, social features, etc.
• Implement & manage user authentication, security, and data storage systems.
• Ensure scalability & performance of server infrastructure to handle a large number of concurrent users.
• Monitor server health, troubleshoot issues, & implement updates or improvements as needed.
• Collaborate in the design and implementation of data analytics and telemetry systems to gather insights and improve player experiences.
• Manage the deployment and maintenance of backend services, including cloud-based solutions (e.g. Google Cloud).
• Assist in optimizing game services for various mobile platforms, including iOS and Android. Work closely with the team to identify and resolve backend-related issues and bugs.

Requirements

• BSc in Computer Science or equivalent
• 6+ years of experience in backend development, with a minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience with Java - MUST
• Proven experience in developing and maintaining microservices architectures - MUST
• Experience with AWS or Google Cloud Platform (GCP) - MUST
• Proven experience in successfully delivering applications to production with a large user base (minimum of 20,000 users per day) - MUST
• Experience with both relational (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases - MUST
• Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs - MUST
• Strong proficiency with Spring Boot/Spring framework - MUST
• Knowledge of security best practices

Nice to Have

• Experience with Firebase/Firestore
• Experience with GCP
• Familiarity with Unity
• Familiarity with Angular 2 and scripting in Python
• Experience with event-based communication systems (e.g., Kafka)
• Pet lover - having a dog/cat or involvement with animal shelters is a plus.

We Offer

• Opportunity to work with a fast-growing gaming startup
• Remote work options
• Be part of a team impacting millions of lives

About the Company

AAA is a fast-growing gaming startup that created a new model - Play to Impact. Based on gamification, AAA gives pet lovers the option to co-own & treat a real dog/cat in need (a real-life «Tamagotchi»).

AAA has over 8,000,000 annual recurring meals, treats, and toys being sent to shelter animals.

Our vision - Impact millions of lives by entertaining millions of users.

Headquarter address

BC Parus, Kyiv

Support E-mail

[email protected]

Contact phone

+38 063 135 4725

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