Backend Developer

Company Overview

At EnGarde Games Group, we develop ambitious, multi-platform games with strong systems design and smart, scalable tech. Our focus is delivering high-quality gameplay experiences with solid infrastructure that https://engarde.lt/mogulir/2021/04/poodj7atts841.jpgs seamless multiplayer, progression tracking, and live updates. We’re now hiring a Backend Developer to help power our next title.

Job Purpose

As a Backend Developer, you’ll design, implement, and maintain backend services for our multiplayer and progression systems. Your work will ensure real-time data syncing, cross-platform compatibility, and low-latency performance across consoles and PC. You’ll work closely with game engineers and system designers to build a robust and scalable foundation.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement lightweight, scalable REST or WebSocket APIs for game services
• Develop backend infrastructure for multiplayer, matchmaking, player data, and cloud saves
• Integrate with backend tools like PlayFab, Photon, or custom backend stacks
• Optimize server performance for low-latency, cross-region multiplayer experiences
• Build secure systems for authentication, progression tracking, and analytics
• Work with game teams to sync data between clients and servers efficiently
• Monitor backend stability and performance across builds and releases

Requirements

• Experience developing backend systems for games (especially console or multiplayer titles)
• Strong knowledge of API design, cloud-based architecture, and real-time data syncing
• Familiarity with services like PlayFab, Photon, or custom server tech
• Proficient in backend development languages (e.g., Node.js, Go, Python, C#)
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Understanding of multiplayer netcode and game data serialization
• Bonus: Experience in setting up telemetry, crash logging, or live ops tools

Performance Expectations

• Backend systems deliver stable performance at scale with minimal latency
• APIs are clean, secure, and version-controlled
• Multiplayer backend reliably https://engarde.lt/mogulir/2021/04/poodj7atts841.jpgs cross-platform session management
• Features integrate cleanly with frontend/game-side systems
• Server uptime and error rates stay within agreed KPIs

Benefits & Compensation

• Gross annual salary: €35,000 – €55,000 (based on experience & engagement model)
• Flexible employment format: full-time, contract, freelance
• Work-from-anywhere culture with flexible hours
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Performance bonus tied to live project milestones
• Learning stipend for backend/cloud certifications and tools

Challenges & Opportunities

• Help define scalable backend architecture for an original multiplayer IP
• Work on a fast-moving team where your decisions directly impact gameplay
• Collaborate with frontend and design to shape real-time systems and services
• Contribute to a live backend pipeline designed for future expansions and features
• Potential to grow into a Lead Backend or Technical Director role