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Reports To: Technical Director Experience: 4+ Years Role Type: Server / Backend Engineering Job Summary We are looking for a skilled Server Engineer to design, develop, deploy, and operate fast, scalable, and highly available game services. The ideal candidate will have strong backend development experience, with Java proficiency required, and hands-on experience with cloud infrastructure, databases, Redis, APIs, security, and live game service operations. The role involves working closely with game designers, client engineers, web frontend teams, and production teams to deliver reliable and scalable gameplay experiences from conception through live operations. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and operate fast, scalable, and highly available game services from conception through delivery and live service operations.Work closely with game designers, client engineering, and production teams to achieve gameplay and product goals.Develop secure backend services and implement security best practices to protect user data and prevent cheating.Create and maintain automated testing, readiness testing, and deployment plans.Monitor server infrastructure performance, reliability, and costs, and identify opportunities for optimization.Design and implement data transformation and processing layers for game services.Define and maintain API contracts in collaboration with game server and web frontend teams.Manage Release Operations and Live Operations (Live Ops) for game services.Design and develop backend systems capable of handling large datasets and high-scale workloads.Profile, debug, and optimize scalable server and data systems.Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams throughout planning, development, testing, deployment, and production support. Required Qualifications & Skills 4+ years of experience developing scalable backend services.Strong proficiency in Java is required.Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical/work experience.Hands-on experience with cloud services such as AWS or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).Experience working with Redis.Strong understanding of database design and working with large datasets.Experience with relational databases such as:MySQLPostgreSQLExperience with NoSQL databases such as:CouchbaseDynamoDBExperience defining API contracts and collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams.Strong understanding of backend architecture, scalability, performance, security, and reliability.PHP experience is a bonus. Good to Have 3+ years of experience developing games using cloud services such as AWS, Azure, GCP, or similar platforms.Experience with technical planning, solution research, proposal development, and implementation.Experience using metrics and analytics to determine system quality, performance, or feature priority.Comfortable working across both client and server codebases.Experience with profiling, performance optimization, debugging, and scalable data systems.Experience with game service Release Ops / Live Ops.Strong interest in game development and gaming, with a passion for making and playing games. P99soft is an equal-opportunity employer P99soft is an equal-opportunity employer. At P99soft, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of job history, disability, gender identity, religion, race, color, caste, marital/parental status, veteran status, or any other special status. We stand against the discrimination of employees and individuals and are proud to be an equitable workplace that welcomes individuals from all walks of life if they fit the designated roles and responsibilities. Life@P99soft At P99soft, we believe in creating a work environment that balances professional excellence with personal well-being. Our vibrant office culture is built on mutual respect, inclusivity, and a shared passion for innovation. We host regular team-building activities, workshops, and social events to foster a sense of community and collaboration among our employees. Join us and be part of a team that values your contributions and supports your growth About Us P99soft is a leading IT Services and IT Consulting company dedicated to making our customers' business operations seamless by providing them with digital services and applications using the latest technologies. We are committed to bringing excellence to all our creations. We need passion, empathy, and being customer-focused to achieve technical excellence. We believe in transparency through open communication and work with honesty and integrity while dealing with our customers and partners. Our Vision: To lead digital transformation for our customers, delighting them at every step, while empowering our employees and fostering success. Our Mission: To attain our objectives within a framework of integrity, transparency, and respect for our clients, employees, partners, and the community, fostering mutual trust and sustainable growth. Journey .
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