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<div><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">We are looking for a talented </span><b style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Backend Server Engineer</b><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;"> to join our dynamic backend team to build large, scalable services that are the foundation of the games.

The team is responsible for the game configuration system that allows for over-the-air, reactive changes to every aspect of the game without needing to deploy a new binary.

Other key systems include: leaderboards, PVP matchmaking, business intelligence systems and engaging social features.</span></div></br><b>RESPONSIBILITIES </b></br><li>Takes ownership of features/bugs/issues from conception to run in production.</li><li>Develops code that is performant, easy to maintain by others and works as intended.</li><li>Collaborates with all of the game teams including client engineers, game designers, support, and analytics.

Your input is highly valued to improve game quality or offer alternatives to meet timelines.</li><li>Eager to learn new things especially if it solves hard problems or improves the quality of life for a team.

There are many exciting cool technologies being evaluated at Jam City including leveraging ML to design new levels and auto-tuning goal requirements/economy.</li></br><b>QUAILFICATIONS </b></br><li>Passionate and self-driven!

We love engineers who tackle difficult issues and provide innovative, performant solutions!</li><li>2+ years of relevant work experience.</li><li>Proficient in Python, Java, or similar languages.</li><li>Understanding of performance implications of caching, networking, storage, and concurrency.</li><li>Knowledge of web service technologies (e.g.

Linux, MySQL, AWS, NoSQL, Django) and best practices.</li><li>Strong background in computer science concepts: OOP, algorithms and data structures.</li><li>BS/MS in Computer Science or Computer Engineering or similar experience.</li><li>Remote work OK -- must be willing to work PST hours. </li></br>

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