Backend Engineer

Volmi — A Virtuos Studio is an outsourcing company that specializes in game development and game content creation. Over the past 9 years, we have successfully completed over a thousand different projects and have gained considerable experience in creating 2D and 3D art, as well as developing turnkey games. Since 2022, we have been a part of Virtuos, the world’s leading game developer, and have become the first Virtuos studio in Eastern Europe.

In particular, we have contributed to the development of popular games such as Diablo 2: Resurrected, Metro Exodus, Sniper: Ghost Warrior Contracts 2, Smite, Paladins, Gwent: The Witcher Card Game, and Marvel Snap. Therefore our team creates high-end gaming content and games for various Mobile, PC, Console, and VR projects.

Join our team of like-minded people passionate about a common goal and love for games as a Backend Engineer!

Na jakie zadania (obowiązki)?

• Develop and maintain scalable backend features and services;

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on architecture, code reviews, and feature implementation to deliver high-quality game features;

• Work with custom game engine technology and contribute to backend integrations;

• Troubleshoot and resolve issues within the backend infrastructure, both during development and in live environments;

• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code for scalability and reliability;

• Participate in code reviews and provide feedback to ensure high standards of code quality.

Jakiego specjalisty szukamy?

• 3+ years of backend engineering experience, preferably in gaming or large-scale systems;

• Strong proficiency in C++;

• Deep understanding of backend services architecture and scalability considerations;

• Proven experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure);

• Experience with Linux and other Unix-based systems;

• Solid containerization experience (Docker, Kubernetes);

• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills in complex systems;

• Experience with both SQL and NoSQL databases;

• Familiarity with networking protocols and scalable backend design;

• Ability to write clear, maintainable, and portable code;

• Good communication skills in English, and ability to work with remote teams.

Will be a plus:

• Experience working with proprietary engines;

• Background in live service operations or real-time analytics;

• Knowledge of backend monitoring, logging, and alerting best practices.

Dlaczego u nas przyjemno pracować ?

• VOLMI collaborates with leading global studios and publishers, allowing you to work on diverse and innovative game projects;   

• The company provides opportunities for professional advancement, including access to training, workshops, and other learning programs, helping employees develop their skills and knowledge;   

• Clear and transparent employee growth assessment system with regular feedback for your career development; 

• As part of Virtuos, VOLMI offers access to an international network of studios, opening up opportunities to work on global projects and with teams from around the world;   

• The VOLMI environment values creativity and innovation, allowing employees to realize their ideas and participate in exciting creative processes; 

• The modern office is located in the heart of Kyiv — on Podil, one of the most atmospheric districts of the city; 

• Support for employees during blackouts to ensure uninterrupted work both in the office and remotely for employees outside the Kyiv region; 

• The possibility of remote work and flexible schedule on corporate equipment; 

• A transparent system for employment types and interaction with employees, as the company is a resident of Diia.City; 

• Opportunities to engage in corporate social responsibility (CSR) projects. 

Let’s make games better together!