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 practices. Required 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 games. Nice-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 applications. Who 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 requirements.

Requirements

• C++
• C#
• Java
• Python
• Go
• Spring Boot
• Django
• Express.js
• PostgreSQL
• MySQL
• MongoDB
• DynamoDB
• AWS
• Google Cloud Platform
• Microsoft Azure

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Master’s degree in Computer Science
• Engineering

Preferred Technologies

• C++
• C#
• Java
• Python
• Go
• Spring Boot
• Django
• Express.js
• PostgreSQL
• MySQL
• MongoDB
• DynamoDB
• AWS
• Google Cloud Platform
• Microsoft Azure

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.