Game Backend Developer

Company Description

Evolution is a leading provider of premium gaming solutions to the world’s most successful online casino operators. Our innovative and high-quality offer includes brands like Red Tiger, Evolution Live, NetEnt, and Ezugi.

The Red Tiger division in Sofia is structured around tightly knitted, close-to-family, self-sufficient teams. This creates efficient work cycles, an unmatched work environment, and well-defined dependencies that ultimately give us award-winning products such as Crazy Time, Lightning Roulette, and Gonzo’s Quest.

We have an extensive track record of number 1s, and we are always looking for great people to help us create the next big product hit. That is why Evolution Bulgaria thrives on pushing limits and being at the forefront of game design to deliver on our Engineering mission: a flawless player experience.

Job Description

As a Game Developer specializing in backend code, you will be instrumental in bringing our slot games to life. By translating abstract specifications into tangible, high-quality code, you will work at the heart of game creation. Collaborating closely with mathematicians, game designers, and front-end developers, you will be responsible for crafting the core functionalities that define players’ experience. Your role involves integrating complex features and mechanics, ensuring each game is both engaging and seamless.

Key aspects of the position include:

• Developing the backend code from abstract specifications to create fully functional game features;
• Collaborating with mathematicians and game designers to ensure game mechanics are accurately implemented;
• Working alongside frontend developers to integrate backend functionalities with the game’s frontend, creating a cohesive and engaging player experience;
• Building games with diverse features and mechanics, ensuring high quality and performance;
• Identifying technical roadblocks and proposing solutions when needed.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related technical field;
• 2+ years of experience in the gaming sector, with a track record of involvement in successfully launched games;
• Proficiency in PHP or a similar object-oriented programming language, including but not limited to Java, C#, C++, or Python;
• Skilled in code optimization and debugging;
• Advanced understanding of mathematical probabilities, statistics, and their application in game development;
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken;
• Ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical team members in a dynamic creative process, and a continuous drive for learning and improvement.

Our tech stack: PHP, Git, customized in-house framework and tools

Additional Information

What we offer:

• Environment tailored to allow you to realize your full potential;
• Awesome mix between all benefits of a large company and all advantages of creative startup culture;
• Tailor-made career program and many opportunities to grow and prove yourself;
• Company-funded training;
• Flexibility on working hours and home office;
• Social benefits – Multisport card, additional medical insurance;
• Modern office in the city center with an amazing view.