Senior Associate Software Engineer (Core Java)
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Data-driven signals on your job's competitivenessMetro backend Java role with generalist requirements and junior experience bracket increases applicant competition.
Core Java backend skills are broadly transferable; gaming-specific experience is optional.
Explicit 1-3 years plus mandatory Java/OOP, data-structures, and Git yields medium filtering strictness.
Job Description
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Develop and maintain backend game engines for online slot games, ensuring quality and reliability through comprehensive testing.
Collaborate with game designers, mathematicians, and frontend developers to implement game mechanics and integrate game engines with clients.
Contribute to improving the game development pipeline by creating documentation, tools, and participating in code reviews and team processes.
Minimum Requirements
1-3 years of work experience in software development.
Proficiency in Java or another object-oriented programming language with strong OOP knowledge.
Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, design patterns, and familiarity with JSON/XML.
Experience with version control systems like Git and Agile development methodologies (e.g., Jira).
Ideal Candidate Profile
Experienced in backend engineering for digital games, with practical exposure to game engine development and integration.
Comfortable working collaboratively across disciplines including design, mathematics, and frontend development within Agile teams.
Technically skilled in debugging, writing clean and maintainable code, and improving development processes through tooling and documentation.