Staff Back-End Engineer (Java) - Mobile Gaming

Staff Back-End Engineer (Java) - Mobile Gaming

Staff Back-End Engineer (Java) - Mobile Gaming

1 month ago Be among the first 25 applicants Welcome to Homa, the gaming technology lab that is taking the industry by storm! Our team of over 230 people, hailing from more than 35 different countries, is dedicated to empowering mobile game creators worldwide to bring their creative ideas to the top charts.

Our Homa Lab platform offers a comprehensive suite of cutting-edge tools that allow developers to stay on top of the latest trends, test new features in real-time, and easily distribute and monetize their games. Our success speaks for itself - our apps have been downloaded 1.8 billion times!

Since our inception, we have raised $165 million in total from prominent investors, including Headline, Northzone, Eurazeo, Singular, Quadrille Capital, Fabric Ventures, and Bpifrance. We have also received support from renowned business angels, such as the founders of King, Sorare, and Spotify. But what truly sets Home apart is our team.

We are a diverse group of individuals from different backgrounds, countries, and cultures, all driven by a shared passion for taking over the gaming industry. Our team is rapidly growing, attracting industry veterans eager to help us deliver the next generation of Homa's games.

Joining Homa means becoming part of a dedicated team creating innovative and high-performing games for players worldwide. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a real impact in the gaming industry, then Homa is the perfect place for you. Join us and let's create the future of gaming together!

Role & Missions - What You Will Do

As a

Staff Back-End Engineer , you will be a key technical leader in our

LiveOps

and

User Acquisition & Monetization (UAM) squad , driving architectural decisions, optimising systems, and mentoring engineers. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and scaling critical back-end services that support millions of players daily. If you are looking for a position where you will have the freedom to rewrite core components, participate in the design and implement new features, and significantly impact the team, then this might be the job for you!

Requirements

About you - Who you are

7+ years experience in Java or another JVM language Proven ability to design and optimize high-performance, scalable systems handling millions of daily requests Hands-on experience with mobile gaming, multiplayer services, and/or LiveOps Strong technical leadership and mentoring skills Ability to own high-level technical decisions and align architecture with business goals Fluent in English with excellent communication skills

Good to have

Deep knowledge of the Spring Framework Experience with Camunda or other process orchestration systems Expertise in resilient software design and fault-tolerant architectures Understanding of stream processing (Kafka, Spark, etc.) Experience with key-value stores (Redis, DynamoDB, Aerospike, etc.) Strong background in microservice architecture patterns Proficiency in test-driven development (TDD) and automated testing Hands-on experience with Kubernetes or other container orchestrators

What Sets You Apart

Strategic Mindset

- proactive in diagnosing and resolving complex issues

Architectural Excellence:

Drive high-level technical decisions to enhance system performance and maintainability.

API Development & Maintenance:

Design and maintain API clients, ensuring seamless interaction with third-party services.

Cross-Team Collaboration:

Work closely with UAM managers, product teams, and stakeholders to align technical solutions with business needs.

Our Culture—Who We Are????

At

Homa,

we are building a community of brilliant talents. We believe that true innovation comes from diversity and collaboration, and that's why we prioritize brainpower and determination over formal education. So if you have the talent, energy and motivation, there is no obstacle to your success here.

As the creative experts behind the platform, we provide developers with the data they need to bring their ideas to life. Our team lives by three central values that guide everything we do:

Ambition : we're not afraid to tackle difficult challenges and set our goals extremely high. We're on a mission to revolutionize an industry dominated by well-established companies, and we won't stop until we succeed.

Humility : we leave our pride & ego aside. We are always ready to lend a helping hand, celebrate each other's successes, and learn from our failures. As Mr. Lamar said, "Sit down. Be humble."

Curiosity : we keep our minds open and never stop learning. We believe that questioning everything is the best way to stay ahead of the curve, and we encourage all our team members to stay curious and never stop exploring new ideas.

At Homa, you'll be challenged, supported, and inspired every day, and we can't wait to see what you bring to the table.

Benefits

Perks & Benefits

While success is its own reward, here are some of the benefits that come with working at Homa:

We offer essential benefits in France and specific locations, including health insurance, meal vouchers, public transport subsidies, childcare benefits, and life insurance If you're interested in working from our newly renovated Paris HQ with a rooftop garden and WeWork amenities, we have a desk waiting for you You will be working in English with our international team of top-tier talents from 35+ countries You will be able to attend diverse team events and Workations (the famous company-wide Homa trip) You will have bi-annual reviews with your manager to reflect on your performance, celebrate wins, and receive constructive feedback

Seniority level

Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type

Employment type Full-time Job function

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