Senior Java Backend / DevOps Engineer - AI-First (m/f/d)

We are transforming into an AI-first engineering organization. As a Senior Java Backend / DevOps Engineer, your role evolves from ‘code producer’ to technical architect and orchestrator . You will guide AI agents to design, test, and deploy our high‑scale gaming systems. You remain the expert ensuring architectural integrity, but with 10‑20× the traditional velocity . AI amplifies your impact – you control the output.

Your Job

• Architect & Orchestrate: Build and own scalable Java microservices (AWS, K8s, Terraform, ArgoCD) end‑to‑end. You design the architecture; AI agents handle the heavy lifting of implementation.
• Lead AI Agents: Act as the technical lead for AI models. You provide precise constraints and architectural context, then review and validate the code to ensure production‑grade security and performance.
• Accelerate DevOps: Leverage AI to automate CI/CD, generate tests, document systems, and identify bottlenecks in distributed environments much faster than traditional methods.
• Modernize & Evolve: Use AI tools to continuously refactor legacy code and evolve platform services for our game teams.
• Shape the Future: Help define our “AI‑first” engineering processes and set the standard for how software is built across the entire company.

Your Profile

• Engineering Core: 5+ years in Java backend development with deep expertise in distributed systems, high‑load architectures, and the cloud‑native stack (AWS, K8s, Docker).
• Architectural Mindset: You don’t just write code; you design clean, resilient, and scalable systems.
• AI‑Ready Communication: You possess strong analytical skills to decompose complex problems into precise instructions – directing both human teams and AI agents clearly.
• Tooling & Spirit: Familiarity with AI coding tools (Claude, Cursor, Copilot) combined with the curiosity and adaptability to thrive in a radically accelerated environment.

Why Join Us

• Global Impact: Work on backend systems serving millions of players worldwide, with real ownership and high autonomy.
• Pioneer the Future: Don’t just write code – shape how it’s built. Join us in defining the industry standard for AI‑first engineering.
• Force Multiplier: Build faster, safer, and smarter. We value clarity and innovation; AI handles the manual repetition.

In this role, you’ll join Goodgame Studios. Collaborate closely with our 30+ dedicated professionals, employ your initiative and strong communication skills to seamlessly integrate your ideas into our MMO pioneer games with more than 200 million registered players worldwide and a history of more than 1bn € in revenues. If you’re ready to take on this challenge and thrive in a high‑target environment, we want you on our team!

Goodgame Studios is known for successful strategy titles and data‑driven game development. We self‑publish our games in‑house and have all relevant professions under one roof. Plus, we are part of Stillfront Group, one of Europe’s leading game publishers with a strong focus on long‑term IP growth.