Senior Server Engineer (Platform) - Unannounced Project
ES - Spain; GB - United Kingdom; IE - Ireland; PT - Portugal
Scopely is looking for a Senior Full Stack Engineer (Platform) to join our unannounced project in Dublin, the UK, Portugal, or Barcelona on a remote or hybrid basis working 3 days a week from the hub.
At Scopely, we care deeply about what we do and want to inspire play, every day—whether in our work environments alongside our talented colleagues, or through our deep connections with our communities of players. We are a global team of game lovers developing, publishing, and innovating in the mobile games industry, connecting millions of people around the world daily.
We are in the early stages of development on an ambitious, unannounced, cross-platform Strategy/MMO title, creating a team of talented and passionate game makers to join us on this exciting journey!
What You Will Do
* Build and maintain the backend for our Game LiveOps platform, focusing on modern web development. Collaborate with product teams, designers, and other engineers to deliver high-performance tools and features supporting real-time operations and engaging gameplay.
* Develop and maintain full-stack web applications and internal tools, from front-end UI/UX to backend APIs.
* Develop features supporting live game operations, providing real-time control and insights for designers and operators.
* Work closely with stakeholders to gather requirements, plan solutions, and ensure successful deployment.
* Design and implement high-performance, low-latency web services in a cloud environment (preferably AWS) capable of handling millions of players.
* Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, implement automated tests, and uphold high standards of code quality and maintainability.
* Utilize containerization (Docker) and infrastructure-as-code practices for reliable deployment processes.
* Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and architecture planning to promote best practices and continuous improvement.
What We’re Looking For
* Several years of professional experience as a software engineer with a strong foundation in programming and web development.
* Hands-on experience with modern backend languages (Python preferred; Go or C# a plus) and willingness to learn new technologies.
* Familiarity with relational databases (MySQL/Postgres), caching solutions (Redis), and designing schemas for low-latency environments.
* Experience with containerized solutions (Docker) in a cloud environment (AWS preferred). Infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform or CloudFormation are a bonus.
* Experience setting up CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and load testing for robust deployments.
* Commitment to writing clean, maintainable, and scalable code with a focus on performance.
* Strong communication skills, able to discuss technical concepts with non-technical team members and collaborate effectively.
We are committed to creating a diverse and supportive work environment that reflects the players we serve. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds to join us and embrace the adventure!
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