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Staff Backend Software Engineer

Spain
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Scopely is seeking a Staff Backend Software Engineer to lead backend development for a new unannounced hybrid Strategy/MMO project in Barcelona, Spain. The role involves designing large-scale backend features, mentoring teams, optimizing code, and collaborating across engineering and product stakeholders. Candidates must have deep experience in Go, Python, and C# with microservices and cloud-native expertise.

Key Highlights
Lead backend development for a new unannounced cross-platform Strategy/MMO title
Hybrid work model in Barcelona, Spain with 3 days on-site per week
Requires deep expertise in Go, Python, and C# for large-scale MMO backend systems
Mentor junior engineers and optimize code for scalability and maintainability

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Key Responsibilities
Lead the effort to develop new backend features for the game
Work as part of a cross functional team that develops core technologies and game features
Mentor members of the backend teams
Analyze and identify technical bottlenecks in the existing codebase and propose new technical strategies
Refactor and optimize internal code to improve efficiency, scalability, and maintainability
Collaborate with other engineering teams to ensure cohesive and scalable backend architecture
Develop and enforce best practices for code quality, maintainability, and scalability in distributed architecture
Conduct regular code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members
Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies to enhance backend practices
Collaborate with Design, Product, and other game stakeholders to define roadmap and prioritize technical initiatives
Technical Skills Required
Go Python C#

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Benefits & Perks
Visa sponsorship available
Relocation support provided

Job Description

Scopely is looking for a Staff Server Engineer to join our new unannounced project in Barcelona, Spain to work on a hybrid basis 3 times a week. We can support with visa sponsorship and relocation support.At Scopely, we care deeply about what we do and want to inspire play, every day - whether in our work environments alongside our talented colleagues, or through our deep connections with our communities of players. We are a distributed team of game enthusiasts who are developing, publishing, and innovating in the mobile games industry, connecting millions of people around the world every day.
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Job Overview
Posted Aug 25, 2026
Employment Full-time
Experience Not Applicable
Location Spain
Category Programming
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