Backend & Data Engineer (PlayFab / Azure / BigQuery)

İstanbul , Türkiye
full-time Remote

AI overview

Own and evolve backend systems and data pipelines for live operations in a modern tech stack, directly influencing game performance and analytics.
About us Our products are reaching top positions in their categories on App Store and Google Play. 96 million people around the world use it. Our products are well-known among users from the US, UK, Canada, and leading European and Middle East countries. We’re passionate about human connection and autonomy. We desire to grow our team in Turkey for a new product in the interactive story genre of lifestyle games. About the job We are looking for a Backend & Data Engineer (PlayFab / Azure / BigQuery) who will own and evolve our game backend systems and data pipelines powering live operations, analytics, and business intelligence. You’ll work closely with the product, analytics, and LiveOps teams to ensure a reliable, secure, and efficient flow of data — from the game client to backend servers and dashboards. About your key responsibilities and impact

  • Backend (PlayFab / Azure)
  • Maintain and develop backend features in PlayFab: TitleData, Economy, Segments, CloudScripts, and PlayStream events
  • Manage and extend Azure Functions and API endpoints
  • Handle receipt validation for App Store and Google Play purchases
  • Ensure backend security, rate-limiting, and reliability
  • Support LiveOps, feature flagging, and remote configuration systems

  • Data Pipeline (BigQuery / Airflow / Firebase)
  • Monitor and maintain ETL workflows running on Airflow (Cloud Composer)
  • Manage BigQuery tables and schemas; update SQL queries when new events or parameters are introduced
  • Ensure data consistency between Firebase, AppsFlyer, Amplitude, and BigQuery
  • Identify and fix anomalies in key dashboards (KPI, ROAS, performance metrics)
  • Collaborate with analytics and product teams to ensure reliable, accurate data access

  • About you
  • 3+ years in backend or data-oriented development
  • Experience with live games, SaaS, or analytics-heavy platforms
  • Familiar with cloud-based architectures (Azure, AWS, or GCP)
  • Strong debugging and problem-solving mindset
  • Comfortable taking ownership of critical backend systems

  • What we offer
  • Modern tech stack. Fully operational PlayFab + Azure + Big Query set up
  • Impact and ownership. The freedom to optimize architecture and directly influence live product performance
  • Remote cooperation. We cooperate remotely from different cities and countries.
  • Professional and personal growth. Regular performance-oriented reviews, education compensation, access to a corporate library, freedom of suggesting ideas for improvements and action, and flexibility.
  • Comfortable conditions. Competitive compensation with regular raises, 20 paid days off, 15 days of paid sick leave, a flexible schedule, and up-to-date tools.
  • Great benefits. Coverage of medical insurance, sports compensation, lunch compensation, corporate events and team buildings. 
  • Highly skilled and friendly team. Cooperation in a great area of a mature team and experts.
  • Hiring process
  • Intro call with HR
  • Test task 
  • Interview & Task Discussion with Game Dev Manager
  • Bar Raising
  • Offer
  • Referral program
  • P.S. Share this! We accept recommendations for all vacancies under the referral program. If you are ready to recommend your candidate, you can do it now and get a bonus up to $2000: form.typeform.com/to/dPqWvG9f 
  • Perks & Benefits Extracted with AI

    • Education Stipend: Regular performance-oriented reviews, education compensation.
    • Flexible Work Hours: Flexible schedule.
    • Health Insurance: Coverage of medical insurance.
    • Sports and lunch compensation, corporate events: Sports compensation, lunch compensation, corporate events and team buildings.
    • Paid Time Off: 20 paid days off, 15 days of paid sick leave.

    United Tech specializes in developing global social networking and streaming products, creating an environment that fosters professional growth and development for specialists while supporting initiatives such as aiding the people of Ukraine.

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