Server-Side Developer

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November 18

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ZeptoLab

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Gaming • Media

ZeptoLab is a global gaming company dedicated to creating entertaining games with a focus on fun. Known for popular games such as Cut the Rope, Overcrowded: Tycoon, Downhill Smash, Evo Pop, and others, ZeptoLab engages players worldwide with its innovative gameplay and beloved characters like Om Nom. The company not only develops games but also offers publishing services to help other games rise to prominence. ZeptoLab is committed to providing a high-quality gaming experience and operates with a strong emphasis on customer support and partnerships.

51 - 200 employees

Founded 2010

🎮 Gaming

📱 Media

📋 Description

• Build, deploy, and maintain high-load, highly available backend services that support real-time live games. • Drive architecture and performance improvements across distributed systems. • Collaborate with DevOps and game teams to deliver smooth releases and stable live environments. • Jump into projects quickly and take ownership - from small tools to major backend systems. • Work on a variety of impactful domains: • - Bullet Echo backend • - Legacy meta systems for existing titles • - Web services: websites, admin panels, internal tooling • - New games built in Go from day one

🎯 Requirements

• Strong server-side experience with Java (3+ years), and readiness to transition to Go. • Solid understanding of distributed systems, concurrency, and high-load architectures. • Experience with PostgreSQL, Cassandra, CockroachDB and strong SQL fundamentals. • Comfortable working on Linux servers, scripting, and deployment tools. • Awareness of DevOps practices (you won’t do DevOps, but you’ll collaborate with them daily). • Ability to troubleshoot and fix production issues with a calm, clear head. • Passion for games. • Experience with Redis or other NoSQL systems. • Knowledge of Nakama, Unity, C++, or other JVM languages (Scala, Groovy). • Experience with networking, non-blocking IO, and event-driven architectures.