Java Backend Engineer

Join our team of like-minded people passionate about a common goal and love for games as a Java Backend Engineer

• Design and implement backend logic for player progression, matchmaking, inventories, meta-systems and LiveOps events;
• Build microservices using Java and Spring Boot, deployed on cloud infrastructure (GCP);
• Work with message brokers for asynchronous, scalable event-driven workflows (e.g., game event processing, telemetry ingestion);
• Integrate caching and persistence layers with Redis and Cassandra to support high-volume and low-latency access;
• Collaborate with platform and services teams to connect your systems with internal core backend services (authentication, profiles, telemetry, social);

• Participate in performance tuning, monitoring, and operational readiness for global-scale live service.

• 3+ years of backend development experience with Java and Spring Boot;

• Solid understanding of distributed systems, microservices, event-driven architecture and REST/gRPC APIs;
• Experience with one or more message brokers (Kafka, RabbitMQ, Pub/Sub);
• Familiarity with Redis and Cassandra (or equivalent) for high-performance data storage and caching;
• Experience working in cloud environments (preferably GCP, or AWS/Azure);
• Strong problem solving, debugging, testing and cross-team collaboration skills;
• English level B2 and ability to work with remote teams.

Will be a plus:

• Previous experience with multiplayer or live-service game backends (matchmaking, leaderboards, LiveOps);
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), monitoring/observability (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK) and auto-scaling;
• Experience with event sourcing, CQRS or real-time systems.

Founded in 2004, Virtuos is one of the largest independent video game development companies. We are headquartered in Singapore with offices in Asia, Europe, and North America. Specializing in full-cycle game development and art production, we have delivered high-quality content for more than 1,500 console, PC, and mobile games. Our clients include 23 of the top 25 gaming companies worldwide.

About Our Team

Volmi - A Virtuos Studio is an outsourcing company that specializes in game development and game content creation. Over the past 9 years, we have successfully completed over a thousand different projects and have gained considerable experience in creating 2D and 3D art, as well as developing turnkey games. Since 2022, we have been a part of Virtuos, the world's leading game developer, and have become the first Virtuos studio in Eastern Europe.

In particular, we have contributed to the development of popular games such as Diablo 2: Resurrected, Metro Exodus, Sniper: Ghost Warrior Contracts 2, Smite, Paladins, Gwent: The Witcher Card Game, and Marvel Snap. Therefore our team creates high-end gaming content and games for various Mobile, PC, Console, and VR projects.

• VOLMI collaborates with leading global studios and publishers, allowing you to work on diverse and innovative game projects;
• The company provides opportunities for professional advancement, including access to training, workshops, and other learning programs, helping employees develop their skills and knowledge;
• Clear and transparent employee growth assessment system with regular feedback for your career development;
• As part of Virtuos, VOLMI offers access to an international network of studios, opening up opportunities to work on global projects and with teams from around the world;
• The VOLMI environment values creativity and innovation, allowing employees to realize their ideas and participate in exciting creative processes;
• The modern office is located in the heart of Kyiv — on Podil, one of the most atmospheric districts of the city;
• Medical insurance;
• Support for employees during blackouts to ensure uninterrupted work both in the office and remotely for employees outside the Kyiv region;
• The possibility of remote work and flexible schedule on corporate equipment;
• A transparent system for employment types and interaction with employees, as the company is a resident of Diia.City;
• Opportunities to engage in corporate social responsibility (CSR) projects.