backend developer for a turn-based multiplayer game

Voodoo is a tech company that creates mobile games and apps to entertain people worldwide. Its portfolio includes games such as Mob Control and Block Jam, and apps such as BeReal and Wizz.

• Build server-side validation for the game metagame, including currency, card upgrades, chest opens, and progression, by replicating economy and reward logic on the server in stages based on risk;
• Move competitive features toward server authority, with trusted game state maintained in one place;
• Design APIs and player-state management for integration with the Unity client, and help define the division of responsibilities between client and server;
• Work cross-functionally from infrastructure and API design through coding and client-side integration;
• Collaborate with client developers and game designers from feature design through delivery, validation, and iteration;
• Build the server-side foundation to transition Castle Busters from a client-authoritative game to a competitive, server-validated game.

• 7+ Years of backend development experience;
• Strong knowledge of computer science fundamentals;
• At least 1 year of professional Golang experience and extreme fluency in Golang;
• Mastery of SQL and NoSQL;
• Experience with high-scale systems;
• Understanding of Unix-like environments;
• Experience working in cross-functional agile teams;
• Strong analytical skills and a track record of solving complex scalability, performance, and integration problems in high-stakes environments;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence teams and work effectively with stakeholders;
• Ability to work autonomously and be self-sufficient;
• Nice to have: a deep interest in game development.

• Best-in-class compensation;
• Other benefits according to the country of residence.