Full Stack Developer

OUR MISSION 

We see women bring immense joy and incredible positivity to the lives of everyone around them. We want to give them a safe and positive environment to have fun and unwind while fostering relationships across the globe. 

OUR GAMES 

1. Light & Social Our games are highly rewarding, easy to pick up and play and help players form connections with players across the globe. 

2. Positive & Relaxing Experiences that players can escape to from their stressful days 

3. Immersive Worlds filled with lovable characters, and intriguing narratives. 

OUR STELLAR TEAM 

Our core value is centered around People. 

The best talent, empowered to push boundaries as we come together, will help shape the incredible experiences we want to give our players. 

We are ambitious in the quality of games we want to bring into the world but humble about our journey and developing our skills.

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About Us: What are we looking to build

Our partner games are building casual social games for women. Our games have a global appeal and are inspired from classic game mechanics. Our ambition is to build a studio in India that is able to ship world class games. We are backed by highly sought after premium global gaming VCs, Makers Fund, Play ventures and a clutch of other marquee investors.

Our people are the center of our philosophy. We look for talent that is world class at their craft, extremely curious and love games. We provide an extremely autonomous environment and let people thrive in decision making. We believe in small high caliber teams. While we are embarrassed by our low bar for humour, nevertheless our stringent evaluation process also involves completing the SOH (Sense of humour) certification.

Responsibilities: What is the gig about

Our games are built with Unity3D on frontend and Golang, Python on the platform side. In this role, you'll be instrumental in bringing amazing consumer game experiences to life through technology.

1. Design, develop, and implement game mechanics & features across both frontend (Unity3D) and backend (Golang/Python).
2. Design and develop backend services and internal client SDKs used by multiple games.
3. Integrate SDKs and work with third parties to support UA, Ads, Payments, Analytics etc.
4. Help estimate and plan workcycles.
5. Build systems with scalability, maintainability, performance, and reusability in mind.
6. Ensure the security and reliability of backend systems.
7. Deliver code that meets the highest quality standards and adheres to best practices/
8. Perform regular code reviews, follow best practices and share knowledge with teammates.
9. Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams (designers, artists, game testers) to achieve project goals.
10. Having fun and being awesome overall.

About You:  Bonus points for each of these

1. Bachelor's degree in Computer science, Computer engineering or similar field is preferred.
2. 2+ years of experience working with Unity, SDKs, and backend systems.
3. Proficiency in one or more general-purpose programming languages (Golang, JavaScript, C#, Java, Python, etc.).
4. Proven fundamental programming skills (algorithms, data structures, OOP, OS, networking, cloud platforms).
5. Experience with source control management tools (e.g., Git, SVN).
6. Good Communication skills and experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams (UX, game design, PM) in an agile environment.
7. Passion for gaming and a strong understanding of game mechanics.

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Please note: This position is for one of Playdawn's clients, and successful candidates will be hired directly by the client, not by Playdawn.

Our client is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. They are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and have equal access to opportunities, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, or other protected characteristics. They believe that diversity fuels innovation and creativity, and they strive to create an environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to shared success.