Java Server Side Developer

Nekki is a game development studio, the creator of Shadow Fight Arena, Shadow Fight 3, Shadow Fight 2, 11×11, and Vector. The total number of registered users for our games exceeds 1 billion worldwide. We develop and release games for PC, consoles, and mobile platforms.

We are looking for a Java Server Side Developer to join the Shadow Fight 3 team.

Shadow Fight 3 is a 3D fighting game for mobile with RPG elements and a loyal fanbase around the world. We have a strong technical base that helps us create fun and varied gameplay. You’ll be working with our internal systems and helping to improve them.

Our ideal candidate:

• Has over 3 years of commercial backend development experience in Java
• Knows how to develop a server for tens of thousands of online players
• Has experience in developing distributed systems that continue to operate even if some instances fail
• Familiar with Protobuf, Guava, and other popular libraries
• Writes thread-safe code, not only familiar with wait() and notify() but also with java.util.concurrent
• Consistently thinks about code efficiency, is closely acquainted with profilers, understands concepts like Sampling, Thread Dump, and HeapDump
• Strives for code clarity and elegance
• Dislikes manual actions and aims for automation
• Enjoys reading documentation and studying the source code of used libraries
• Enjoys sharing experiences, finding issues in both their own and others' code

Technical aspects:

• Java 21
• Netty for the networking part
• Hazelcast as the foundation for distributed data structures and operations
• PostgreSQL as the main database

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and supporting meta gameplay features on the server
• Design the client-server protocol
• Develop unit tests

We offer:

• A great team with a friendly, informal work environment where we share interests, play video games together, and organize internal events (gamejams, tournaments, and conferences)

• Support of professional development, participation in specialized conferences and educational events

• Work remotely from anywhere. Working hours: 10 AM – 7 PM (GMT+3, including a 1-hour break), with the option to adjust

• Support for personal growth: English courses, psychologist sessions, and various educational programs

• Internal coins you can collect and exchange for unique merch in our store

If you don’t hear from us within 7-10 days, it means we won’t be moving forward with your application this time. We truly appreciate your interest in our company and the time you took to apply. Thank you!

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