As a Senior Online Programmer, you are responsible for implementing backend services for gameplay features in an ambitious AAA online game. You are expected to co-operate with other teams to find solutions to difficult problems and can design performant and scalable systems. The ideal candidate has experience in developing complex, game-related backend services in a microservice architecture and is familiar with both on-premises and managed cloud solutions.

We would consider candidates looking for remote work for this position. 

Responsibilities:

• Implement and maintain new microservices and further develop parts of the existing backend system.
• Facilitate other teams’ (code and non-code) usage of the game’s backend services.
• Debug complex service issues and identify and fix bugs.
• Prioritize, plan, and manage the time of assigned tasks.
• Understand thoroughly how the backend services are designed and connected to each other.
• Communicate clearly with other team members with minimal external help.
• Proactively look for optimizations and how the system could work more efficiently.
• Mentor team members in your area of expertise.

 
Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in a Backend, Online Services, or similar programmer role.
• Strong C++ programming and debugging skills.
• Experience with RESTful services, distributed systems, SQL, and NoSQL databases.
• Experience designing, implementing, and scaling microservice systems.
• Good understanding of micro and monolith services.
• Self-motivated and driven to creatively solve problems.
• Golang programming experience would be a nice to have

Build A Rocket Boy is developing EVERYWHERE; an experience with a breadth of unimaginable gameplay adventure.
We are a mix of industry leading veterans whose credits include some of the bestselling and most loved games of all time. We’re a creative digital entertainment studio with an open and progressive methodology, dedicated to delivering games of the highest calibre possible. 

If you want to feel comfortable, inspired, and appreciated in your work pursuits then come join us. We have offices in Edinburgh and Budapest and are happy to sponsor your relocation to one of these cities. If you apply from outside of our hiring territory, we also consider WFH candidates from the UK, Hungary, France and the Netherlands in Europe; California and Washington states in the US; and from Québec in Canada.