We are Kolibri Games - a mobile games developer from Berlin. Our games have over 100 million downloads and we are on a mission to become the most player-centric games studio out there.

We believe in players, creating value, learning, but, most of all, we believe in people. We strive to offer you a fair recruitment process and a great candidate experience, as well as a friendly environment to work in, with plenty of opportunities to learn and grow. Help us bring joy to people, we promise you will have fun by doing so :)

(Senior) Backend Engineer (f/m/d)

If you want to play a key role in a major greenfield project where you have a direct impact on the game experience of millions of players and boost the most successful German mobile gaming company, then this is the right job for you.

Operating in-game features, such as seasonal events, for our games in real-time requires a reliable landscape of backend services which scale for millions of players. We are looking for an experienced Backend Engineer who joins our newly formed LiveOps Platform team to establish a platform that meets these demands.

Responsibilities

Build up our LiveOps Platform from scratch to personalise the game experience of our players in real-time.
Drive the design and implementation of fault-tolerant and resilient backend systems which are available to the world.
Deploy your code to a state-of-the-art cloud infrastructure.
Ensure that your changes are consistent by establishing automated tests for code, components and systems as a whole.

Required skills

At least 2 years of professional experience in the field of backend development.
Deep familiarity with C#, Rust or similar general purpose programming languages.
Thorough understanding of microservice architectures and distributed systems.
Skilled in working with both relational as well as NoSQL database systems, like PostgreSQL and MongoDB.
Broad knowledge of Microsoft Azure or a comparable cloud provider.
Proficient in using Docker for local development and deployment with Kubernetes.
Self-directed and proactive way of working.
Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with product managers and engineering peers across teams.

Desirable skills

Professional experience with operating high-throughput live systems for millions of users. If absent, then at least a solid appreciation of the challenges involved is expected.
Related prior experience in the gaming industry

Your Benefits – We’re game to support you

Competitive Salary - We believe that top performers should receive top payment
Training Budget - We believe in learning. A generous personal learning budget to spend on learning and development, including books, workshops and attending conferences. We also offer in-house training such as coding and German classes
Flexible working hours and Home office – We believe in a good work-life balance
Equipment - State-of-the-art technical equipment, including laptops and phones, which may also be used in your free time
Health and Fitness - We pay €50 towards a monthly gym membership or a fitness activity
Relocation - Relocation support to help you move to Berlin
Pension - Opportunity to save for your pension tax-free

Bonus Level – We love to have a good time, too

Food and Drinks - Fresh fruits to keep you healthy and fresh coffee to keep you alert. We also have a fully stocked fridge with Smoothies, Coke, Club Mate, beer etc
Parties and Team Events - Apart from our regular parties, BBQ’s and movie nights we also have a team event budget you can use to buy games or sports equipment to make working here even more fun
Company Holidays - Every year we go on an amazing company holiday to relax and bond as a team. Last summer we went to Greece!
Friday Celebrations - Company-provided dinner and drinks on Friday afternoons

Kolibri Games is an equal opportunity employer. We come from 25 different countries and many different backgrounds. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, regardless of their age, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, physical appearance or disability.

We are an international studio, so don’t forget to send in your application in English. Although it is not mandatory, we always appreciate a cover letter stating your motivation to join us.

We look forward to hearing from you!