WHY WE NEED YOU:
We are working on amazing new games and we need a Junior Backend Engineer for one of our independent game teams. You will be working with a team of experienced game developers in building large-scale backend systems that are the backbone of our games.
Are you a high-scalability/cloud/performance enthusiast and want to work on our next hit game? This is your time to shine!
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
- Write high quality/performance code that runs on our cloud infrastructure
- Create new in-game features, together with game designers and artists
- Solve tough multiplayer problems
- Create prototypes and proof-of-concept gameplay
- Own parts of the game codebase
- Proactively identify production bottlenecks and help to formulate solutions
- Offer a fresh perspective and question why things are done in a certain way
- Have an opportunity to influence the new game from start and impact game features that will end up in production
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:
- Good understanding of software design principles, object-oriented programming, patterns, algorithms and data structures
- B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field; final years of studies or graduates
- Solid coding skills in Java or C# and relational databases
- Genuine passion for games and game making, not just software development
- Committed to fast (and lifelong) learning with T-shaped mindset
- Capacity to dream big and execute with pragmatism
- Ability to communicate well with both technical and non-technical peers
- Team player
BONUS EXPERIENCES:
- Familiarity with Linux/ shell
- Game-related extracurricular projects
WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE:
- The competitive compensation package, perks and benefits: unlimited vacation days, flexible working hours, hybrid ways of working, premium private medical insurance for you and your family (additional coverage for your parents is available with a participation fee), offsites for the whole company, fully-paid maternity leave, employee stock purchase plan, access to L&D platforms and opportunities, fitness reimbursement and many more.
- State-of-the-art workspace: Nordeus provided breakfast, lunch, snacks, and beverages, a 24/7 available fully-equipped gym, organised sports activities (yoga, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, basketball, football), an ergonomic workstation, top-notch tech equipment (including laptop, mobile phone and bill coverage, and other tech), a kids’ playroom, a music corner, golf simulator, board and video games + latest consoles. We make sure your life at Nordeus is hassle-free.
- High level of creative freedom: trust, respect, and teamwork are the essence of who we are. We inspire and support each other to bring the joy of winning to the lives of millions.
- Playing your part in the future of our games: with over 260M registered users, Top Eleven is the world’s most successful football management game. Golf Rival, with more than 60M registered users, is the #2 mobile golf game aiming to claim the top spot. With one more game in the works, we are continuing our efforts to create powerful gaming experiences built to last.
- Working with experienced game makers: you will be a part of a multicultural team of over 200 employees from different countries.
- Making an impact: we are putting Serbia on the global gaming map and working closely with the local community to develop the gaming ecosystem.