Senior Backend Developer

About the job

About the Role We are looking for a Senior Backend Developer to join a high-performance game development environment and play a critical role in building the server-side systems that power modern online games. You will design, develop, and scale secure, low-latency, and highly available backend services that support multiplayer gameplay, in-game economies, player data, and live game operations for large concurrent user bases.This role is ideal for engineers passionate about game backend architecture, real-time systems, and scalable distributed platforms .Key Responsibilities• Design and develop scalable, high-performance backend architectures and APIs to support core game features such as authentication, player profiles, leaderboards, matchmaking, and in-game stores• Build and maintain real-time multiplayer systems, ensuring low latency, reliable synchronization, and stable networking• Architect and manage SQL and NoSQL databases for player data, game statistics, telemetry, and transactional systems• Optimize backend systems to handle millions of concurrent players, identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks• Support LiveOps features, including live updates, events, and post-launch content using cloud-native, containerized, or serverless architectures• Implement security, anti-cheat, and fraud prevention mechanisms to protect player data and ensure fair gameplay• Develop analytics and telemetry pipelines to capture player behavior and game performance insights• Collaborate closely with game designers, frontend engineers, artists, and producers throughout the development lifecycle• Mentor junior backend developers, enforce coding standards, and promote backend best practicesRequired Skills• Backend Programming Languages: Strong proficiency in one or more of C++, C#, Java, Python, or Go• Backend Frameworks: Experience with frameworks such as Spring Boot (Java), Django (Python), Express.js / Node.js• Databases: Hands-on experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases (MongoDB, DynamoDB)• Cloud Platforms: Solid experience with AWS, Google Cloud Platform, or Microsoft Azure• Networking: Strong understanding of TCP / IP, UDP, WebSockets, and real-time networking concepts• API Design: Expertise in building secure RESTful and / or GraphQL APIs• Scalable Systems: Experience designing microservices, distributed systems, and high-availability architectures• DevOps: Familiarity with CI / CD pipelines, Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud-native deployments• Prior backend development experience in the gaming industry, specifically on online or multiplayer gamesNice-to-Have / Bonus Skills• Experience with gaming backend platforms such as PlayFab, Photon Server, or Nakama• Knowledge of game physics, real-time simulations, or multiplayer state synchronization• Prior experience working on live online games or large-scale consumer applicationsWho You Are• A senior backend engineer with strong problem-solving and system-design skills• Comfortable working in fast-paced, iterative development environments• Passionate about gaming and building seamless player experiences• A collaborative team player who communicates effectively across disciplines• Proactive in learning new technologies and adapting to evolving requirementsEducation• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (preferred)Why Join• Work on high-scale multiplayer gaming systems used by large global player bases• Solve complex challenges in real-time systems, scalability, and performance optimization• Influence core backend architecture decisions and mentor growing engineering teams

Requirements

• C++
• C#
• Java
• Python
• Go
• Spring Boot
• Django
• Express.js
• Node.js

Preferred Technologies

• C++
• C#
• Java
• Python
• Go
• Spring Boot
• Django
• Express.js
• Node.js

About the company

YMinds.AI is a premier talent solutions company specializing in sourcing and delivering elite developers with expertise in cutting-edge technologies. We help global enterprises and fast-growing startups accelerate their product development by connecting them with engineers who excel in building intelligent, scalable, and future-ready systems. Our clients are at the forefront of innovation, and we enable their success by providing exceptional talent that drives technological advancement.