Back End Developer

No agencies and third-party companies. We can only accept applications from the EU and the UK.

Introduction:Join Sponge Hammer, an independent software development company specialising in the video games industry, offering back-end and game development services. Our core values revolve around trust, passion, quality, innovation, and teamwork, strongly emphasising family and work-life balance. We aspire to create a workplace where you feel valued and happy while delivering exceptional service to our clients. From small mobile games to AAA titles with millions of monthly players, our diverse projects challenge us daily. As our Game Services team expands, we seek a talented Senior Back-end Developer to join us. Responsibilities:Extend and optimise back-end servicesImplement new services to meet business needsMonitor and maintain back-end servicesTest new features end-to-end by playing the gameContribute to the creation of new services Requirements:Hard Skills:C# Proficiency: Advanced knowledge in C# programming, with a track record of developing robust, scalable applications.Microservices Architecture: Expertise in developing and managing microservices architectures..NET Framework/Core: In-depth understanding of the .NET ecosystem.API Development: Experience in RESTful API design and development.Database Technologies: Proficiency in SQL and NoSQL databases.Cloud Platforms: Familiarity with cloud services (e.g., Azure), especially in deploying and managing microservices.Testing Experience: Competence in Unit/Integration/Acceptance testing.Version Control: Proficiency in using tools like Git.CI/CD Pipelines: Experience setting up and maintaining continuous integration and deployment pipelines. Soft Skills:Problem-Solving: Ability to tackle complex technical challenges effectively.Team Collaboration: Strong team player and effective collaborator across departments.Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of explaining technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.Mentorship: Capability to mentor junior team members.Adaptability: Comfortable with rapidly changing environments and technologies.Proactivity: Taking initiative in identifying and resolving issues and improving processes.Critical Thinking: Strong analytical skills, evaluating multiple solutions to a problem. What we offer We offer technical challenges and interesting problems you can solve while working remotely. You will be part of a friendly, supportive team. Work-life balance is important, so your hours will be flexible, and we offer a no-crunch, family-friendly working culture. We will trust you and openly and honestly communicate with you on every level. We are able to provide an industry-standard benefits package, and, as we are a small company, we value every single employee. Join us at Sponge Hammer – where technical excellence meets a positive work environment! Also, we are nice.

No agencies and third-party companies. We can only accept applications from the EU and the UK.

Key Skills

• Backend
• CSS
• MongoDB
• PostgreSQL
• OOP
• JavaScript