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Junior Backend Programmer

The Junior Backend Programmer will work closely with the Department Lead to implement, debug and support online-backend systems used across Crytek games.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support a set of reliable and high performance online services, help integrate them into the company’s products.
• Create task duration estimates and complete all work in a timely basis.
• Actively participate in the team working on project by making recommendations on how to improve the product’s quality as well as the group’s productivity.
• Create documentation where required.

Requirements

• 1+ years of professional work experience as a Programmer, preferably in the games industry.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field.
• Strong programming skills in either C++ or C#, working experience with either.
• Debugging skills.
• Basic understanding of multithreading concepts.
• Basic understanding of network programming concepts.
• Ability to work in a collaborative programming environment.
• Willing to accept direction, work well under pressure, and handle multiple tasks.
• Passion for making great games.
• Ability to contribute innovative and original ideas towards all aspects of a game’s production and development.
• Team player and self-driven.
• Willing to learn and grow professionally.
• Solid English skills, good communication skills with strong affinity for transparency.

Pluses

• Direct responsibility for performance and functionality of certain server modules.
• Experience optimizing server code.
• Experience with Actor Model, CSP or other concurrent programming model. // - e.g.: C# tasks, Goroutines, Erlang.
• Programming & trouble-shooting experience in Linux-like environments.
• Database programming experience (MongoDB, MySQL, …).
• Experience developing secure online services.
• Experience with making multiplayer games.

What you can expect from us

• A refreshing yet highly professional atmosphere in a diverse team
• Flexible work time
• Free public transportation ticket, which lets you use public transport free of charge 24/7
• Supported German lessons for our employees
• Company language is English. Any additional language is a plus, but not a requirement
• Extensive assistance with getting visa, work permits and communication with local authorities
• Relocation support
• A company apartment for your first few months and help in finding a private apartment
• ...and much more!