We are a worldwide gaming loyalty platform operator and publisher. Our purpose is to enable free-to-play mobile game players to get rewarded for their hobby. We launched JustPlay in the US in 2020, and now our product is one of the leading loyalty rewards apps in the world. Our team is based in 19+ countries and our headquarters is in Berlin, Germany.
We are looking for a Backend Engineer to join our engineering team. We seek someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, is always learning, and eager to make a meaningful impact on our product and users' experience. If you enjoy working with cutting-edge technology and building scalable, efficient backend systems, we’d love to hear from you!
Job Responsibilities
Design, develop, and implement scalable backend services for the JustPlay platform
Work closely with the product team to enhance performance and functionality
Manage and optimize our backend codebase, ensuring high availability, reliability, and performance
Implement microservices architecture and ensure seamless integration with other systems
Stay ahead of technology trends, introducing best practices to improve development efficiency
The Experience We Hope You Bring To JustPlay
You have deep knowledge of Java, OOP, and programming best practices
You possess solid experience with SQL (MySQL) and database design
You have hands-on experience with public cloud platforms (preferably GCP) and microservices architecture
You excel in algorithmic thinking and problem-solving
Nice To Have
You have experience with Kotlin (as JustPlay’s backend is written in Kotlin)
You are familiar with tools like Google Guice, Gradle, Liquibase, gRPC, and Terraform
Our Benefits Package
Work-Life Balance and Flexibility: Flexible working hours and options for digital nomads, occasional office visitors, or regular office-goers
Employee Stock Options: Opportunity to join our Virtual Share Option Program (VSOP) and share in the success of an already profitable company
Mental Health Support: Free personal coaching through our partner nilo.health to support our team members to live fulfilled lives at home and at work
Training & Development: A competitive personal development budget of up to 2000€/year for training, conferences, workshops, etc., and free language courses with Chatterbug
Germany-Based Benefits: 25 vacation days, free Gympass gold subscription, free monthly Deutschland-Ticket, and a monthly €50 tax-free internet contribution
State-of-the-Art Equipment: Doesn’t matter if you are a Mac or Windows user; we will provide you with the technical gear you need to succeed
A Relocation Package: Includes visa support for those who need it
Berlin Office Perks: Ergonomic setup, free daily lunch, and a dog-friendly environment.
Engaging and Diverse Work Environment: Join a diverse team, with over 25 nationalities working from 19 different locations
Benefits may vary depending on location and contract type. Do not hesitate to ask us about more details on our benefits offer.
Why us?
A spirited, inspiring, international, and enthusiastic team
An International team that is currently working from 19+ locations around the world
An organization with a high level of trust and sense of belonging among employees, that prioritizes employee quality of life, job satisfaction and professional development
An opportunity to be a part of a company that’s breaking with traditional ideas and taking a new approach that’s shattering how the games industry works
About Us
JustPlay is a worldwide gaming loyalty platform operator and publisher. Our purpose is to enable free-to-play mobile game players to get rewarded for their hobby. We launched JustPlay in the US in 2020, and now our product is one of the leading loyalty rewards apps in the world and our games are enjoyed by millions of players (our solitaire game is one of the top 5 most downloaded card games in the US). Our team is based in 19+ countries and our headquarters are in Berlin, Germany. While developing our loyalty app and awesome games, we value fairness, having fun together, creativity and focusing on the things that matter.
