Lead Backend Engineer

Core:

• Assigns, delegates, and supports individuals in their tasks, monitoring and reviewing the progress of their work.
• Provides constructive feedback and clear communications to enhance behavior and performance, ensuring a continuous improvement approach. Takes responsibility for evaluating their direct reports during periodic performance reviews, providing valuable insights and assessments toward their career development.
• Fosters an engaging atmosphere within their team, as well as ensuring a healthy work-life balance by setting clear expectations and scope of work, empowering individuals to propose solutions, and express their opinions. Utilizes data such as pulse checks and satisfaction scores.
• Collaborates and communicates effectively with other Leads, Directors, departments and project stakeholders on a continuous basis in order to notably build trust and work toward the project’s objectives and ambitions.
• Follows the Director’s guidance/vision and implements it. Contributes to the Director’s direction by providing important data, raising issues, seeking advice and relays them to relevant project leaders.
• Autonomously complete tasks and features in a timely fashion.
• Collaborating with PCF Framework to integrate and develop shared components, and augment stability/features of shared modules.
• Work closely with Principal(s) and project Architect to implement high quality features and code, proactively identify and address risk with the team.
• Proactively participate in code reviews to share knowledge and learn from other team members.
• Stay informed of best practices and technical solutions used at the company.

Backend:

• Design and implement backend services for the PCF Online Services Platform, tailored for online gaming.
• Provide tools and frameworks for smooth backend service integration with game clients and servers.
• Implement protective measures against threats and ensure adherence to data protection laws.
• Regularly refine the performance of online services, focusing on server efficiency and user load management.
• Resolve technical issues and continuously support and update online services for stable performance.

• 8+ years experience working in console / PC games including prior experience in any leadership capacity
• 5+ years of experience developing high-scalability online services in various domains, emphasizing handling large user bases.
• Involved in the full production cycle of at least 2 titles
• Strong mentoring and leadership skills.
• Excellent primary programming language skills.
• Proficient with Source Control and Code Review tools (Swarm, Perforce, Git, etc.).
• Proficient with Project Management Software (JIRA, Confluence, etc.).
• Ability to work autonomously.
• Familiarity with Kotlin, Java and Go, or willingness to learn these languages. 
• Expertise in Python, Ruby, and C#, or willingness to learn these languages. 
• Skilled in Docker, Kubernetes, and at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience with SQL databases (like Postgres) and Redis, focusing on scalability and efficiency.
• Experience managing backend systems that handle high volumes of traffic and data, ensuring efficiency and stability under load.
• Solid understanding of client-server methodologies and technologies.
• Good knowledge of scalability, security, and code maintainability.
• Ability to produce secure, reliable, and readable code.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.

Nice to have:

• Understanding of Unreal Engine for game development
• Experience with OpenAPI and code generation tools
• Experience with monitoring stacks: Prometheus, InfluxDB, Loki, Grafana
• Video Game-specific experience
• Knowledge of OpenTelemetry for application monitoring

What we offer:

• Private medical healthcare (Vitality) and BUPA dental insurance for PCF's employees and their families.
• Access to wellbeing platform - Gympass for employees and family members.
• Online Polish and English language classes.
• Access to the pension scheme.
• Flexible working hours.
• Free virtual health and mental wellbeing sessions included in the plan for members and their dependents.
• Personal development opportunities and ability to work in a global environment.
• Work in a creative team with people full of passion for what they do.