Backend Developer
If you are a Java Backend Developer with good backend development skills and familiarity with relation databases and with a passion for strategy games, then we are looking for someone like you to join
About the role
As a Java backend developer you will be part of our interdisciplinary team, developing and adding to our new line-up of online games, starting with CONFLICT OF NATIONS: WORLD WAR 3 and other unannounced titles.
In this role, you can expect a professional environment utilizing a blend of both proven and new technologies. Our game’s backend is based on a self-built Java game engine that is interfacing with other services written in Java and PHP, which we constantly extend and improve. Our servers are running on a distributed architecture in the Google Cloud.
Our game clients are complex web applications, written in TypeScript and making use of the Vue.JS framework.
Your job would be to improve our existing backend and to create new services around it.
Your Responsibilities
- Developing the backend for new game features and properly integrating them with the frontend.
- Writing code optimized for efficiency and maintainability that follow industry standards, primarily (but not solely) in Java.
- Writing technical documentation for existing and planned game features.
- Collaborating closely with all departments and key members to create and deliver an exceptional and involving online game play experience.
Experience and skills
Must Have Skills:
- 3 years experience
- Excellent server-side Java
- SQL knowledge
- Writing and maintaining high-quality, scalable and maintainable code, adhering to international coding standards and best practices
- Ability to articulate and document technical designs clearly and analytically
- Good object oriented programming skills, familiarity with the most common design patterns
- Ability to communicate effectively and objectively in English
- Passion for video games
Desirable Skills:
- Experience in developing online multiplayer games
- Familiarity with agile software development and scrum
- Some experience with PHP
- Experience with message queues (Kafka) and caching solutions (Redis, Memcached)
- Experience with setting up CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Gradle, Docker, etc.)
- Familiarity with the Linux
- Skills in navigating and debugging complex infrastructures
- Client side scripting skills (Javascript, Typescript)
- Familiarity with the VueJS framework
- Some frontend development experience with HTML5/CSS
- Familiarity with developing and maintaining mobile applications (iOS, Android)
- Familiarity with Spring Boot (Java Specific)
Who we are
Dorado Games Malta
Dorado Games, a distinguished video game studio based in Malta and a proud member of the Stillfront Group, is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. As part of a renowned collective of over twenty international video game studios, Dorado Games excels in designing, developing, and marketing online strategy games for all platforms. Our mission is to master the art of creating compelling and competitive strategy games, offering real-time military experiences that foster strategic play and engagement.
At the heart of our efforts is our global strategy hit-game, "Conflict of Nations: World War 3," which continues to be refined and expanded across iOS, Android, and PC/Steam. Our dedication to innovation and excellence in the realm of online strategy games has cemented our reputation as leaders in the industry. Join us as we celebrate a decade of gaming achievements and look forward to many more years of strategic innovation.
- Department
- Game Programming/Engineering
- Locations
- San Ġiljan
- Remote status
- Hybrid
- Studios
- Dorado Games
- Employment types
- Permanent
- Employment contracts
- Full time
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San Ġiljan
About Dorado Games
We are an established games studio located at Balluta Bay on the sunny Maltese Islands. We are focusing on designing, developing and marketing digital online games with a focus on mid core players from all over the world. In a relaxed yet productive environment the team draws on knowledge from more than 60 published titles across many platforms. We aim to master the art of strong and competitive strategy games, creating real-time military experiences and encouraging competitive strategy play.
Dorado Games is part of Stillfront. Stillfront is a global gaming company with 1400+ employees. We develop a wide range of digital games that attract over 50 million players each month. From well-established franchises like Supremacy, Big Farm, and BitLife to niche games, we span many different genres, including strategy, simulation, RPG and action, and casual and mash-up games.
Backend Developer
If you are a Java Backend Developer with good backend development skills and familiarity with relation databases and with a passion for strategy games, then we are looking for someone like you to join
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