Expert Backend Engineer

Job Description

31st Union is seeking an Expert Backend Engineer to join their team and work on Project ETHOS, a new free-to-play, 3rd person rogue-like hero shooter. The ideal candidate will be a high-impact engineering leader with a proven track record of delivering complex, scalable, and high-performance backend systems.He/She will be responsible for developing server-side features, writing clean and efficient code, and providing guidance to other engineers. The Expert Backend Engineer will also plan and complete assignments independently and exhibit flexibility in an Agile environment.Responsibilities:

• Develop server-side features on our title for cross-platform use.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code.
• Independently plan and complete assignments while providing guidance.
• Exhibit flexibility and leadership in an Agile team environment.
• Support other software engineers through advice, coaching, mentorship, and helping new team members acclimate to the 31st Union engineering environment.

Required Qualifications:

• 7+ years of programming experience in server-side development, complemented by a Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field, and experience in developing AAA games.
• Fluent in C# and proficient in Python or GoLang.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming, multi-threaded programming, robust engineering practices, and distributed and scalable systems.
• Experience with NoSQL Databases (MongoDB, DocumentDB).
• Experience with deploying and running applications hosted on AWS.
• A collaborative teammate who enjoys coding challenges, encourages input from others, and offers constructive feedback.
• Passionate about games and adept at solving large-scale problems in the gaming industry.

The role offers:

• Opportunity to work on a new free-to-play game.
• Chance to contribute to a diverse and inclusive team.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.