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Senior Backend Programmer

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We are looking for a Senior Backend Programmer in our new state-of-the-art office in Frankfurt, Germany. As Senior Backend Programmer you will help build and evolve scalable online-backend systems.

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We are looking for a Senior Backend Programmer in our new state-of-the-art office in Frankfurt, Germany.
 
As Senior Backend Programmer you will help build and evolve scalable online-backend systems. You have experience with online services from the perspective of real-time/game applications, You will be working closely with cross-disciplinary teams, including game design and game programming.  
  • Develop and support a set of reliable and high-performance online services and help integrate them into Crytek's products.
  • Work with the existing online technologies and game codebase.
  • Take ownership of some of the core backend systems and keep a general overview of backend technologies and their interactions.
  • Help evolve the architecture of the whole system with scalability and robustness in mind. 
  • Debug and optimize modules of the backend system. 
  • Collaborate closely with game designers, developers and QA to create a smooth, secure and scalable online experience.
  • Support and mentor junior programmers, sharing knowledge and help them grow. 
  • Share ideas and suggestions on how to improve both the product and team processes.
  • Contribute to the documentation and (automated) testing procedures. 
  • 5+ years of professional experience in online or backend programming (this could come from different industries, not only games).
  • Experience taking responsibility for the performance and functionality of certain server modules. 
  • A background in computer science or related field, or equivalent practical experience. 
  • Excellent programming skills in Go. 
  • Database programming experience (SQL and NoSQL). 
  • Solid debugging & optimization skills. 
  • Solid understanding of multithreading and other concurrency concepts. 
  • Programming & trouble-shooting experience in Linux-like environments. 
  • Deep understanding of network protocols, client-server architectures and data encryption.
  • Solid English skills, good communication skills with a strong affinity for transparency. 
  • Willingness to relocate to Frankfurt am Main, Germany. 
  • Experience with containerization.
  • Experience with C++ and game engines (esp. network layer and dedicated game servers).
  • Familiarity with message brokers.
  • Passion for making great games.

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    Frankfurt (onsite)
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    Posted
    April 10, 2026
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    April 10, 2026
    Last seen
    April 30, 2026

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