YOUR GAME
You will play a leading role within the development team, consisting of 5-6 members, including QA, that is responsible for the publishing infrastructure of the Albion Online game. The tasks of the team encompass development and maintenance of the services such as the Albion Online website, an internal web tool for customer support, payment and mailing services, among other ones. The team also provides assistance in maintaining the services in the production environment.
As a Lead Software Developer You Will
- Collaborate with the team to plan, actively develop, deploy, and maintain high-quality software in alignment with business priorities within a full-stack development framework. While maintaining this focus, you will primarily engage in server-side Java development, which constitutes approximately 80% of all tasks
- Work closely with the product owner, business stakeholders, internal customers, and adjacent development teams involved in the game's production
- Provide guidance and mentorship to both senior and junior software engineers
- Establish quality standards and implement mechanisms and processes to enhance team efficiency
- Make architectural decisions and select optimal tools to cover business needs
YOUR TALENT
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field
- 5+ years of experience as a software engineer in both backend and frontend development, with a primary focus on Java backend
- 2+ years of leading and mentoring a team of software developers
- Proficiency in Java and Spring Boot. But also practical experience with JavaScript and at least one frontend development technology (preferably ReactJS and PHP)
- Practical knowledge of agile software development methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban
- Proficiency in modern engineering practices consistently delivering high-quality code such as code reviews, pair programming
- Strong understanding of microservice architecture, API design, REST and event driven communication.
- Experience with a broad technical stack, including PostgreSQL, RabbitMQ, Redis, ELK Stack
- Excellent communication skills in English (both written and verbal)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with ReactJS and/or PHP
- Experience with website development utilizing Content Management Systems (CMS)
- Experience deploying and operating production applications in both public and private cloud infrastructures
- Knowledge and experience in setting up CI/CD pipelines
- Practical experience with Scala
OUR OFFER
- BVG corporate ticket:
- Receive a free company ticket for Germany's public transportation system
- Personal Development:
- Have a high degree of autonomy and ownership from the start
- Develop your skills through company-sponsored training and language courses
- Enjoy company-sponsored tickets for Devcom & Gamescom in Cologne
- Hybrid Work model:
- Combine the best of both worlds, and enjoy the freedom to switch between working in the office and working remotely
- Modern & Well-Equipped Office:
- Work in the heart of Prenzlauer Berg, a central, vibrant neighborhood in Berlin with many dining and entertainment options
- Enjoy height-adjustable tables, five ergonomic chair options, dimmable lighting, and acoustic panels
- Start-up perks:
- Benefit from free drinks and food in the office
- Participate in team events, breakfast weeks, summer and winter parties
- Sustainable business:
- Join a thriving and profitable company on an upward trajectory
- Gaming-driven culture:
- Join a supportive team of gaming experts with a strong passion for what they do
- Global reach:
- Join a team of industry experts shaping a game enjoyed by hundreds of thousands worldwide
About Us
Do you love bringing people together to create something great? Gaming runs in your blood? Then we might be looking for you. We are Sandbox Interactive, an established game studio in the heart of Berlin. Since 2012, we have been developing the core online game Albion Online. The game is the first true cross-platform MMO, and is playable on Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS and Android with over 900.000 players per month and about 2 million monthly visitors on our website.
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