Senior Java Back-End Developer, ZeptoLab
Mobile game developer
Job no longer available
Mobile game developer
101-200 employees
Job no longer available
101-200 employees
Company mission
To bring fun to every corner of the world.
Role
Who you are
- Excellent knowledge of infrastructure architecture of server side systems, highload performance maintenance, distributed system deploy
- Excellent Java/Kotlin programming skills – a minimum of 5 years experience with server-side Java, concurrency handling, and distributed systems
- Excellent experience with Linux shell and scripting languages
- Knowledge of TypeScript and Go programming languages is highly recommended or willingness to learn it quickly
- Knowledge of common devops practises (you will work in close collaboration with devops so it is important that you can talk with them on same technical language and participate in decision making processes)
- Database design and implementation skills, and good SQL knowledge, experience with NoSQL databases, Cassandra and Redis
- Collaborative mindset and excellent communication skills in English
- Strong self-organization skills
- Ability to think clearly under pressure. We aim for minimal downtime in our games, and you are expected to be able to respond to and troubleshoot a wide range of issues in a production environment
- A passionate and autonomous person
Desirable
- Enthusiasm towards games in general
- Familiarity with Nakama
- Familiarity with Unity
- Familiarity with C++
- Familiarity with other JVM-based languages like Scala, and Groovy
- Knowledge of network protocols and non-blocking IO
- Understanding the challenges and caveats of large-scale distributed systems
- Familiarity with concurrent, event-driven systems
What the job involves
- We are looking for an experienced Java/Kotlin developer to join ZeptoLab team as a Server-side Developer to bring fun and happiness to millions of players around the globe!
- As a Senior Java Back-End Developer at Zeptolab, you'll be a part of the Tech Core team and work closely with game development teams and the Common Unity Tech team
- You'll be responsible for making sure that our hundreds of thousands of daily players get the best, most uninterrupted experience possible
- Do the development of internal server-side related solutions and build the server-side future of the company
- If you have experience in developing live systems, and you understand what it means to support a system with large user volumes, in addition to being interested and excited about working in these areas - this might be a great opportunity for you!
- Work on implementation, deployment and maintenance of highly-scalable and available game/company backend components
- Contribute to best practices on reliability and availability
- Work as part of a team improving development process and communication and contributing to company infrastructure
Our take
In recent years, the mobile gaming industry has blown up, and companies like ZeptoLab have seized the opportunity to capitalise on their rapidly growing target audience. Founded in 2010, when it released the hit game Cut the Rope, the company has since transformed its flagship character Om Nom into a brand spanning cartoon series, books, and merchandise.
ZeptoLab has released a number of popular games, including CATS: Crash Arena Turbo Stars, Om Nom: Run, and Bullet Echo, with its titles recognised by numerous awards including the BAFTAs, Game Developer Choice Awards, and iKids Awards. As well as developing games, the company acts as a publisher, and provides in-game advertising opportunities for businesses.
In 2023, ZeptoLab collaborated with TRUE and Sandbox, platforms that integrate NFTs into the existing processes of businesses. This is bringing ZeptoLab's brand to the world of Web 3.0 with the creation of next-gen NFTs starring Om Nom.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
7% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- A cohesive team of enthusiastic professionals, so your input will be heard, and your role in the project will be weighty
- Work in a challenging and rapidly growing industry
- Medical insurance
- An individual development program, as well as an education budget
- Lunch vouchers, and pizza twice a week
- The opportunity to visit a gym
- Don't live in Barcelona? We'll help you with relocation!
Company HQ
El Parc i la Llacuna del Poblenou, Barcelona, Spain
Leadership
Efim Voinov
(Co-Founder & CEO)Formerly CEO of MuddyGlass. Has worked as Lead Developer at Reaxion and at NoviiMedia.
Semyon Voinov
(Co-Founder)Previously Lead Game Artist at Digital Chocolate and at Reaxion.
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