YOUR GAME

You will be the part of the development team, responsible for publishing the Albion Online game. The publishing infrastructure includes the website of the Albion Online, an internal customer support tool, payment and mailing services and much more. The team actively develops these services and also provides assistance in supporting them in the production environment.

As a Senior Software Developer you will:

• Work on projects for both internal and external audiences, collaborating with internal teams and stakeholders
• Design architecture and develop high-quality software in a full stack development context, including both frontend and backend, with a primary focus on server-side Java (80%)
• Contribute to the code quality of the team by participating in code reviews
• Advance unit and integration testing of micro services
• Assist in analyzing and fixing issues on the production environment

YOUR TALENT

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related degree
• Over 5 years of experience as a software engineer in both backend and frontend development, still with a primary focus on Java backend
• Proficiency in Java and Spring Boot. But also practical experience with JavaScript, and at least one frontend development technology (preferably ReactJS and PHP)
• Excellent communication skills (presentation, verbal and written) in English
• Practical knowledge of agile software development methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban
• Proficiency in modern engineering practices consistently delivering high-quality code such as code reviews, pair programming
• Strong understanding of microservice architecture, API design, REST and event driven communication. 
• Experience with a broad technical stack, including PostgreSQL, RabbitMQ, Redis, ELK Stack

Preferred Qualifications

• Practical experience with ReactJS and/or PHP
• Experience in website development utilizing Content Management Systems (CMS)
• Experience with deploying and operating production applications in public and private cloud infrastructures
• Knowledge and experience in setting up CI/CD pipelines
• Practical experience with Scala

OUR OFFER

• BVG corporate ticket: 
  • Receive a free company ticket for Germany's public transportation system
• Personal Development: 
  • Have a high degree of autonomy and ownership from the start
  • Develop your skills through company-sponsored training and language courses
  • Enjoy company-sponsored tickets for Devcom & Gamescom in Cologne
• Hybrid Work model: 
  • Combine the best of both worlds, and enjoy the freedom to switch between working in the office and working remotely
• Modern & Well-Equipped Office: 
  • Work in the heart of Prenzlauer Berg, a central, vibrant neighborhood in Berlin with many dining and entertainment options
  • Enjoy height-adjustable tables, five ergonomic chair options, dimmable lighting, and acoustic panels
• Start-up perks: 
  • Benefit from free drinks and food in the office
  • Participate in team events, breakfast weeks, summer and winter parties
• Sustainable business: 
  • Join a thriving and profitable company on an upward trajectory
• Gaming-driven culture: 
  • Join a supportive team of gaming experts with a strong passion for what they do
• Global reach: 
  • Join a team of industry experts shaping a game enjoyed by hundreds of thousands worldwide

About us

Do you love bringing people together to create something great? Gaming runs in your blood? Then we might be looking for you. We are Sandbox Interactive, an established game studio in the heart of Berlin. Since 2012, we have been developing the core online game Albion Online. The game is the first true cross-platform MMO, and is playable on Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS and Android with over 900.000 players per month and about 2 million monthly visitors on our website.

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