Senior Java Backend & DevOps Engineer (Gaming, High-Scale Systems)
Goodgame StudiosHamburg, Germany
Posted December 2, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Goodgame Studios is a game development company known for successful strategy titles and data-driven game development.
Job Description
Join Goodgame Studios as a Senior Java Backend & DevOps Engineer and work on high-scale systems for modern games. Design, implement, and operate critical backend systems that must withstand unpredictable load patterns and deliver consistent low-latency performance.
Requirements
- 6+ years backend experience with expert-level Java
- Deep understanding of AWS, distributed systems, concurrency, memory tuning, and SQL optimization
- Comfort with production ownership and operational decision-making
- Passion for high-scale systems where performance and reliability matter
Benefits
- Engineering-first culture with high autonomy and impact
- Collaborate closely with a dedicated team of professionals
- Opportunity to work on modern, challenging stack: Java, MySQL, Redis, AWS, distributed systems
