Senior .NET Developer (Gamedev)

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Whimsy Games is an outsourcing game development company known for creating innovative and entertaining games for various platforms. With a focus on creativity, Whimsy Games constantly explores new ideas and pushes game development’s boundaries. In the next few years, we are aiming to create bestsellers and become a respectable partner for global GameDev companies.

Join Our Team! We are seeking a talented .NET Developer to join our team for an exciting extraction battle royale project set in a post-zombie apocalypse world. 

We are looking for freelance cooperation for about 3 months.

What are you working on?

• Genres: MMO, Shooter
• Platforms: PC

For which tasks (responsibilities)?

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and develop scalable backend microservices for games

• Implement server-side logic and integrate with client-side game engines

• Collaborate with designers, unity developers, and the team for efficient data flow

• Create and maintain APIs for game features, authentication, and social features

• Integrate third-party services like analytics, ads, and payment processing

• Write and maintain technical documentation

• Debug, profile, and optimize backend code

• Ensure code quality and follow best practices

• Participate in code reviews and stay updated on backend and game development trends

What kind of professional are we looking for?

COMPETENCIES AND EXPERIENCE

• 4+ years in .NET backend development

• Proficiency in C#, .NET Core, ASP.NET Core

• Experience with NoSQL (MongoDB, Elasticsearch) and relational databases (PostgreSQL, MS SQL, MySQL)

• Knowledge of message brokers (Kafka, RabbitMQ)

• Proficient in Unit Testing

• Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS)

• Understanding of microservice architecture

• Familiarity with design patterns, SOLID principles, KISS, DRY, etc.

• Knowledge of client-server communication

• Background in the gaming industry

   

BONUS

• Experience developing Admin Panels

• Experience developing turn-based PvP games

What are the conditions and bonuses?

CONDITIONS AND BONUSES

• Ability to work from anywhere in the world in comfortable conditions while remaining a member of the team

• Timely and competitive compensation

• Regular company-wide sync-ups to share your thoughts and ideas

• The coolest team of passionate Game Development experts