Senior Server Engineer (Python) – Shape the Future of Gaming! 🌍🎮

Join Our Journey: Build the Future of Gaming

Are you ready to contribute to something extraordinary? We're developing a revolutionary multiplayer strategy game shrouded in secrecy, and we're seeking a Senior Server Engineer (Python) to join our elite global team. If crafting captivating games for millions excites you, this is your chance to make a significant impact!

Why You'll Love This Role:

• 🌟 Work on an ambitious, undisclosed title with immense potential
• 👥 Be part of a small, elite team where your contributions truly matter
• 🏢 Enjoy flexibility: Remote or based in our Prague office
• 🌈 Thrive in an inclusive, diverse, and supportive culture
• 🎮 Shape core server technology for a breakthrough next-gen game

What You'll Do:

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs in Python running on AWS ☁️
• Implement new features and collaborate across teams to deliver top-notch technical solutions
• Plan and evolve our server architecture to enable innovative gameplay
• Optimize server performance and scalability for millions of players
• Analyze player behavior and protect systems from exploits, bots, and cheaters 🔐
• Work closely with QA to ensure high-quality, bug-free releases
• Deploy, monitor, and manage applications in cloud environments
• Stay current with trends in Python, Redis, AWS, and gaming tech

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience in high-availability backend systems for large-scale games or apps
• Expert proficiency in Python and frameworks like Flask, Tornado, or FastAPI
• Strong understanding of async programming, Redis, RESTful APIs, and low-latency code
• Solid grounding in Linux, Docker, and relational databases (MySQL or similar)
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and game server architectures
• A security mindset: Preventing intrusions, injections, and cheating

Bonus Points If You Have:

• Experience with AWS services (EC2, RDS, S3, IAM)
• Knowledge of Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform)
• Familiarity with messaging systems (RabbitMQ, Redis Streams)
• Understanding of network infrastructure and cloud networking concepts
• Skills in traffic analysis and monitoring tools like Datadog or Kibana

Our Offer:

• 💰 Competitive salary: 150,000 - 250,000 CZK monthly
• 🌴 25 days of vacation
• 🏡 Flexible home-office arrangement (only 1x office per week)
• 🕘 Flexible working hours
• 🌐 Opportunities to work on global-scale, long-term projects
• 🔗 Full-time contract for an unlimited period
• 👪 A family-like atmosphere where your impact matters
• 📚 Emphasis on learning and personal growth with support for new learning opportunities
• 🎮 Engage in projects with a minimum of 5M+ downloads

Does this opportunity excite you? Submit your application via Skilleto today, and let's embark on this exciting journey together!