Software Engineer, Backend (New Grad)
Peak
Apply to this job Full-time on site Until 8/21/2026 First posted May 7, 2026 Last posted May 7, 2026
Job description
We are looking for a Software Engineer, Backend (New Grad) to join our Engineering Team with a focus on backend development that drives gameplay. You will architect the core systems that bring game features to life by connecting the server-side logic and the player experience. With a community of 40 million monthly active users, you will solve unique engineering challenges and build scalable game logic using a technology-agnostic approach, growing alongside your team and our games.
Here's what you'll do
- Design and implement scalable, low-latency backend services that deliver core game features to millions of users
- Manage API’s and tools required to support new game and platform functionality and releases
- Maintain and enhance existing code base using best practices in Software Engineering
- Brainstorm new ideas with your team to continually iterate and improve the user experience of our games
- Monitor the system and implement and check features, through collaboration with game players
- Secure and improve game performance, reliability and security
What we're looking for
- University degree in Computer Science or any equivalent department
- Good command of various programming languages (such as Java, JavaScript, or C#) and experience with best practices and idioms of these languages
- Experience in Java Spring Boot based software development and backend systems
- Having experience in casual mobile games is a big advantage
- Knowledge of relational and non-relational databases
- Familiarity with Memcache, Redis, Elasticsearch and Docker is a plus
- Strong engineering skills and programming fundamentals
- Apart from language and technology, an understanding of software architecture design, OOP and principles of design patterns on various scales
- Meticulous attention to detail and a passion for developing, releasing, and maintaining high-quality code
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About this role
Summary
Design and build scalable backend services for gaming platform with millions of users
Job title
Software Engineer, Backend (New Grad)
Experience level
entry level
Industry
software
Location requirements
remote work allowed, no specific location required
Salary
Not specified
Management role
No
Skills & keywords
Required skills
JavaJavaScriptC#Java Spring Bootrelational databasesnon-relational databasesprogramming fundamentalssoftware architectureOOPdesign patterns
Preferred skills
MemcacheRedisElasticsearchDockercasual mobile games
Specializations
backend developmentgame featuresscalable systemsAPI management
Locations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
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Remote
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