Description
Important:
This role is only available to current residents of Canada. While we recognize there is talent all over the world, we can only consider Canadian residents at this time.
A Little About Us:
Making fans - That’s what we’re all about! Since our humble beginnings in 2011, these two words have driven Big Viking Games to become the successful company it is today. We are focused on making our mark as a next-generation, live operations games company.
We believe that each Viking is unique and brings exponential value to the company. In return, we provide Vikings with the opportunity to solve problems through continuous learning and fostering feedback, ultimately mastering their craft. By investing in our Vikings and in new technologies, we can continue our success for years to come.
We are embarking on an adventure and rely on our team of skilled, enthusiastic, and collaborative Vikings to turn our ship towards a new horizon. With that in mind, we are on the hunt for exceptional talent to join us on this new journey and help hoist the sails!
The Nitty Gritty:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Game Backend Developer to play a pivotal role in our team, leading the development and enhancement of server-side logic and infrastructure for our titles, YoWorld and FishWorld. The successful candidate will be expected to bring a wealth of knowledge in backend programming languages, including Java and PHP, coupled with proven expertise in database and server architecture. With a focus on scalability and performance, you will drive innovation, mentor junior developers, and ensure our gaming experiences continue to captivate and engage players at the highest levels.
This role is remote in Canada.
Key Responsibilities:
- Architect and implement scalable game backend services for high traffic and real-time player interactions.
- Drive innovation and implementation of best practices in software development.
- Mentor junior developers and lead by example.
- Design new and improve existing tools to support automation, live operations and marketing.
- Monitoring game performance, balancing security with an optimal user experience.