Online Engineer

Job title: Online Engineer

About the Role Amber Studio is seeking an Online Engineer to design and implement high-performance backend solutions for our games. You will work in cross-functional teams to define backend strategy and ensure scalable, reliable delivery for large numbers of concurrent users.

What You'll Do

• Collaborate with our DevOps team to define backend strategy and architecture for our games.
• Create and implement backend deployment strategies.
• Develop and maintain back-end solutions for high concurrency and fast response times.
• Actively participate in sprint planning meetings and ensure alignment on task specifications.
• Constantly communicate with teammates to flag and alleviate risks.
• Help improve game quality by eliminating waste from the development process.
• Design, develop, deploy and monitor backend features and APIs for our games.
• Create and maintain CI automated tests for the back-end solution.
• Document system specifications.

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of back-end architectural design and development experience.
• Proficiency in scalable server-side programming (concurrency/synchronization and distributed systems).
• Deep knowledge of database design and optimization.
• Strong knowledge of at least one cloud computing service like AWS, Azure or similar.
• Strong practical knowledge of REST, SOAP or similar server technologies.
• Strong knowledge of at least one mainstream server programming language like Python, C#, Java or NodeJS.

Nice to Have

• Experience with development on mobile platforms and for a high number of concurrent users.
• Practical experience with the lifecycle of a user query, from request to an API endpoint, up to updating cold storages reliably and consistently.
• Experience collaborating with client-side engineers and implementing full-stack features (backend to client, end-to-end).
• Experience using automated test frameworks.
• Experience with container management tools like Docker or Kubernetes.
• Experience with infrastructure automation tools like Terraform.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive project-based compensation.
• Opportunity to work on exciting and diverse projects.
• Clear communication and support throughout the project duration.
• Flexibility in project timelines and deadlines.
• Potential for long-term collaboration on future projects.
• Transparent and fair evaluation of your work.