Responsibilities
- Lead development of large-scale backend features in collaboration with developers and game stakeholders
- Develop core technologies and game features as part of a cross-functional team
- Mentor backend engineers and conduct regular code reviews
- Identify technical bottlenecks and propose technical strategies for current and future implementations
- Refactor and optimize internal code for efficiency, scalability, and maintainability
- Collaborate with engineering teams on cohesive, scalable backend architecture
- Develop and enforce code-quality, maintainability, and scalability best practices
- Collaborate with design, product, and game stakeholders to define the roadmap and prioritize technical initiatives
Requirements
- Experience in software development and highly available backend systems or servers for large-scale MMO games, high-traffic web systems, or applications
- Experience with Go, Python, and C#
- Deep understanding of microservices architecture, cloud-native development, and container orchestration
- Ability to lead complex projects and mentor junior and peer engineers
- Strong collaboration skills in cross-functional teams
Benefits
- Hybrid work in Barcelona, Spain three times per week
- Visa sponsorship and relocation support
About Scopely
Scopely is a leading global interactive entertainment and video game company, home to many top-grossing, award-winning franchises, including the most successful mobile game ever launched "MONOPOLY GO!," along with "Stumble Guys," "Star Trek™ Fleet Command," "MARVEL Strike Force," "WWE Champions" and "Yahtzee® With Buddies," among many others. Scopely creates, publishes, and live-operates immersive games across mobile, web, PC and console that empower a directed-by-consumer™ experience. Founded in 2011, Scopely is fueled by a world-class team and a proprietary technology platform Playgami™ that supports one of the most diversified portfolios in the games industry. Recognized multiple times as one of Fast Company’s “World’s Most Innovative Companies” and as a TIME100 “Most Influential Company In the World,” Scopely has surpassed $10 billion in lifetime revenue due to its ability to create long-lasting game experiences that players enjoy for years. Scopely has global operations across North America, Central America, EMEA and Asia, with additional game studio partners across four continents. Scopely was acquired by Savvy Games Group in July 2023 for $4.9 billion, and is now an independent subsidiary of Savvy. For more information on Scopely, visit: scopely.com.