Jahnel Group’s mission is to provide the absolute best environment for software creators to pursue their passion by connecting them with great clients doing meaningful work. We get to build some of the most complex and compelling applications for our clients located across the country.
We’re a fast-growing INC 5000 recognized company, yet we still work as a very close-knit team (100+ employees). We’re growing like crazy, and if you’re looking for the next place to call home, hit us up for a beer or coffee.
We are seeking a skilled Backend Engineer to join our game development team. The ideal candidate has a strong background in C++ development, backend service architecture, and networked game systems. If you are passionate about building scalable and high-performance backend solutions for online and multiplayer games, we want to hear from you.
- Develop and maintain backend systems for multiplayer and online game features
- Implement and optimize networked client/server architectures to ensure performance and scalability
- Collaborate with gameplay engineers, designers, and other teams to integrate backend services
- Ensure backend stability and efficiency through robust debugging and troubleshooting
- Design and maintain scalable and maintainable backend services with a focus on performance
- Write clean, efficient, and portable code that follows best practices
- 3+ years of software development experience
- Proficiency in C++ with a focus on backend development
- Familiarity with networked game client/server architecture
- Strong debugging skills and problem-solving abilities
- Understanding of backend service architecture and scalability considerations
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams
- Attention to detail in software architecture and system design
The work hours will be approximately 9:00 am to 5:00 pm EST, depending on workload, with the occasional late night when a tight deadline calls for it. We work for security-conscious clients, thus background checks will be required.
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