Full Stack Engineer (Backend)

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We’re seeking ambitious and driven Software Engineers who are eager to build world-class games. Candidates should have strong computer science fundamentals, be comfortable writing clean, well-documented code, and have a passion for gaming. You’ll have the opportunity to gain exposure by collaborating with multiple teams and working on a variety of innovative projects across our game studio, tackling complex systems and contributing to groundbreaking solutions.

 

Job Details

Type: Permanent Full-time
Location: Bangalore, India
Reports To: Lead Backend

 

Who are you?

  • 2 years plus experience building production quality applications
  • Strong programming skills in Python, Golang, Java, Node.js, or TypeScript
  • Proven experience in building APIs from the scratch
  • Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, or Azure).
  • Capable of navigating serverless backend, deploying, and managing workloads on the cloud platforms like GCP or AWS.
  • Solid understanding of Kubernetes or ECS for container orchestration
  • Strong knowledge of databases (SQL and NoSQL)
  • Strong debugging, problem-solving, and performance optimization skills.

Nice to have

  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
  • Proficient with backend frameworks such as FastAPI or NodeJS for backend development and API design.
  • Knowledge of distributed systems and microservices architecture.
  • Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (Prometheus, ELK, Grafana, etc.).
  • Bonus: Experience with game development or Unity will be a plus
  • Bonus: Experience with native or cross platform development.
  • Bonus: Experience with video streaming, CDNs and interactive video applications.

What you’ll do

  • Develop and maintain project BLACK’s backend.
  • Developer and lead the backend and front end development of new mobile games.
  • Setup backend for it from scratch, following best practices, CI/CD pipelines
  • Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other developers to structure APIs and databases.
  • Contribute to all phases of development, including requirements definition, design, implementation, unit testing, and integration for high-quality deliverables.
  • Design and implement tools for automating diagnostics, performance evaluation, and server reliability.
  • Participate in code reviews and sprints to ensure continuous progress.

Eligibility & Cultural Fit

  • Must be willing to relocate to Bangalore, India.
  • More information about Lila Games: https://linktr.ee/lilagames
  • In particular, before applying please review our LILA Games | Business Values document. We take our culture incredibly seriously and we will not accommodate a values mismatch in our company. So please make sure your own values are in alignment before you apply! Feel free to ask more questions and clarifications around this as needed.
  • Willingness to abandon politics and bullshit, and instead focus on problems & solutions and the delivery of as high quality of a product as our team can possibly create. We have a culture of clear and open communication. If there is an issue you are encouraged to call it out and fix it.
  • An extremely hard working and get it done work attitude.

Application Process

  • Written Test: You will receive a written test by email if selected.
  • Video Interviews: We will schedule a number of video interviews if selected.
  • Offer: If selected, we will send you a formal offer letter including compensation and other logistical details.
  • On-boarding: Before joining, we require some reading and a full understanding of our Values & Culture. We will send some tasks and materials to review before you sign your offer letter.
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