Senior Online Game Programmer

We are looking for a Senior Online Game Programmer  in our new state-of-the-art office in Frankfurt, Germany.   As Senior Online Game Programmer you will develop and enhance online-backend systems. You have experience with online services from the perspective of real-time/game applications, working with/architecting scalable online systems. The position involves working with cross-disciplinary groups, including interaction with game design and game programming teams. 

Responsibilities

• Drive the development and support of a set of reliable and high-performance online services and help integrate them into the company's products.
• Work with the existing online technologies and game codebase.
• Take strong ownership of some of the core backend systems and keep a general overview of backend technologies and their interactions.
• Improve the architecture of the whole system with scalability and robustness in mind. 
• Debug and optimize any module of the backend system. 
• Collaborate with game designers, developers and QA to ensure smooth, secure and scalable online experience.
• Mentor other Junior/Regular Online Game Programmers.
• Create accurate task duration estimates and complete all work on a timely basis to a consistent, high-quality standard. 
• Actively participate in the team working on a project by making recommendations on how to improve the product's quality as well as the group's productivity. 
• Contribute to the documentation and (automated) testing procedures. 

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional work experience as an Online or Backend Programmer (does not have to be in the games industry).
• Direct responsibility for the performance and functionality of certain server modules. 
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field. 
• Excellent programming skills in Go. 
• Database programming experience (SQL and NoSQL). 
• Strong debugging & optimization skills. 
• Strong understanding of multithreading and other concurrency concepts. 
• Programming & trouble-shooting experience in Linux-like environments. 
• Deep understanding of network protocols, client-server architectures and data encryption.
• Team player and self-driven. 
• Willingness to learn and grow professionally. 
• Solid English skills, good communication skills with a strong affinity for transparency. 
• Willingness to relocate to Frankfurt am Main, Germany. 

Pluses

• Experience with containerization.
• Experience with C++ and game engines (esp. network layer and dedicated game servers).
• Familiarity with message brokers.
• Passion for making great games.

What you can expect from us
Career Path  Your professional development is important to us, so we have laid out a career plan to help you progress towards your goals and objectives. 
Relocation Support  We offer a relocation budget and full coverage of flights to Frankfurt for you and your family.  You can expect extensive assistance with visa, work permits, and communication with authorities during the relocation process, as well as help settling into Germany (e.g. setting up appointments with banks, government agencies, schools, landlords, finding apartments etc.).
Company Apartment  To help you get settled, we provide you with a fully furnished company apartment during your first three months in Frankfurt.
Public Transport Pass  Discover Frankfurt by bus, tram and metro – free of charge.   Gym Card  A healthy body is a healthy mind. We offer a membership at the premium gym chain Fitness First in Germany. Work out, join group fitness classes, or relax in the wellness facilities.
State-of-the-art Office We've recently moved into a brand-new, modern office located in the heart of Frankfurt. Our new workspace is designed to inspire creativity and collaboration, with open areas, quiet zones, and top-tier facilities — all just steps away from public transport, restaurants, bars and cultural hotspots.   Equal Opportunity & Inclusion We're building a workplace where everyone belongs. We welcome people of all backgrounds and identities and are proud to be a truly global team, with employees from over 42 countries contributing their ideas, cultures, and perspectives every day.   German Classes  Understanding the local culture will make your stay abroad more enjoyable, and Crytek supports that by offering German language courses for you and your family.     Events Join us on our exciting company events, including new starter breakfasts, summer and winter parties, our annual trip to Gamescom in Cologne, and many more
Vacation Days  At our Frankfurt office you can enjoy 24 days of vacation per year, and every 2 years you get 1 more (up to a maximum of 28 days). You will also have on average 10 public holidays on top of the days you take off.