Online Programmer

Impact: • Develop and maintain game backend services (server side) such as player accounts, leaderboards, etc. • Build and maintain RESTful APIs and integrate with third-party services and systems and ensure optimal server performance. • Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure seamless integration between the server-side and client-side components, design, break down, and implement features, fostering knowledge sharing and teamwork. • Participate in code reviews, testing, debugging, profiling, and ongoing maintenance to sustain system quality and stability. • Write modular, well-documented code to uphold engine coding standards. • Debug and resolve issues across multiple platforms, using available profiling and debugging tools. • Collaborate with senior programmers, engine developers, and artists to scope and deliver features on schedule. • Communicate technical trade-offs, risks, and progress clearly to leads and cross-functional stakeholders. Innovation: • Contribute to improving development efficiency and delivery quality by proposing practical enhancements within the team. • Support incremental process improvements focused on optimizing workflows and backend system effectiveness. • Demonstrate agility and adaptability in responding to changing business priorities, and organizational needs. Knowledge: Technical skills: • Proficient to design and implement server-side and client-side architecture. • Practical knowledge of backend development concepts including programming languages such as C#, Python, or PHP. • Understanding of RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and system design principles. • Familiarity with cloud infrastructure, containers, and distributed systems. • Knowledge of algorithmic efficiency, code optimization, and performance tuning techniques. • Solid proficiency in C++ (including object-oriented and data-driven design), • Understanding of Agile practices, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps-driven delivery models. • Independatly implements backend features within established technical frameworks. • Familiarity with Scrum-based development workflows and team collaboration tools. • Understanding of multidisciplinary environments and dependency management across project milestones. Soft Skills: ​Good interpersonal and communication skills ​Good analytical and synthesis skills • Minimum 5+ years of experience in software development, preferably in gaming or relevant industries. • Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical technical experience through projects, certifications, or contributions. Considerable understanding of video games and broad video game culture. • The responsibilities outlined above are not exhaustive and may evolve in line with changing business, project, and organizational requirements or subject to change based on business requirements.