About the role
Role Overview
Avalanche Studios Group is seeking a Backend Programmer to join the Tech Foundation team as an embedded engineer dedicated to theHunter: Call of the Wild. Working within the Apex Connect team alongside cloud engineers, DevOps, and backend developers, the role involves leading the integration between Apex Connect and the game. The primary focus is developing and maintaining high-performance, player-facing backend services that support millions of active players.
Responsibilities
- Design and build next-generation backend services.
- Balance hands-on programming with technical strategy.
- Work alongside senior developers to shape long-term architectural roadmaps.
- Take ownership of core backend domains.
- Foster collaboration across teams and key stakeholders.
Tech Stack
- Primary implementation language: Go.
- Additional languages: C++, Python, and JavaScript.
Mandatory Qualifications
- Minimum 5+ years of professional backend programming experience.
- Strong knowledge of backend programming in Go, Python, and C#.
- Extensive experience with storage technologies such as MySQL, NoSQL, Redis, or Memcache.
- Extensive experience running services in commercial clouds or Kubernetes.
- Excellent sense of technical excellence, functionality, and problem-solving.
- Excellent verbal and written English.
Bonus Qualifications
- Experience from the video game industry.
- Knowledge of JavaScript and C++.
- Previous work with high availability solutions.
- Passionate about gaming.
Working Conditions and Location
- Location: Stockholm, Södermalm.
- Employment Type: Permanent Employment.
- Working Model: Hybrid; employees are required to be in the office on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays.
- Relocation: Relocation assistance is not available for this role.
Company Values and Culture
- Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.
- Shared responsibility to create an open work environment where everyone is treated equally and respectfully.
- Employment is not contingent on heritage, gender, or sexual orientation; focus is on passion and creativity.
- Encouragement for candidates to apply even if they do not meet every requirement, as the company prioritizes drive to learn and interest in tackling challenges.