Senior Software Engineer at Bigger Games (Istanbul, Turkey)
Bigger Games· Istanbul, Turkey·
Role details
Competitive Compensation · Health Insurance With Unlimited Coverage · Opportunities To Attend Global Conferences · Relocation Support
Summary
The Senior Software Engineer will architect and build high-quality games for millions of players, collaborating with product and design teams. Responsibilities include implementing backend systems using Java and Spring Boot, contributing to game design and features, and ensuring code quality and attention to detail.
Job description
We're looking for Senior Software Engineer who will grow with the challenges of chart-topping games. At Bigger, Game Developer are not only software programmers, but they are also designers. Together with the Product Team, you will architect gaming experiences that will reach millions of players. While creating best-in-class feelings for our users, you’ll be solving thousands of engineering problems along the way. If you are a passionate Sr. Software Engineer who loves games and shares our passion for enjoying and crafting games, come and join us!
ABOUT THIS ROLE:
- Build high-quality games to create amazing experience for millions of players
- Involve and contribute to all aspects of game development including Game Design, Logic, Feelings, Graphics and UIDesign, implement, improve and maintain various games with deep attention and care
- Collaborate closely with Product Managers, Game Artists, and Marketing teams to deliver the best experience
- Contribute new ideas for game design, features, and projects
- Own your game together with the Product Team with lots of responsibility on an individual level
YOU COULD BE A GREAT FIT IF:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science+6 years of experience as a software engineer
- Java Spring Boot-based backend systems, deep understanding of Java and related technologies
- Familiar with Java, Spring, Redis and AWS Cloud Systems
- Strong engineering skills and programming fundamentals
- Knowledge of software architecture design, OOP, and design patterns
- Passion for mobile games, expecting to play games and paying special attention to detail and code quality
Why work at Bigger Games
- Culture: Values include user obsession, excellence, ownership, and honest feedback. The team describes a collaborative, ambitious environment where “we push limits, learn from each other, and grow through feedback.”
- Office & location: Centrally located in Istanbul (Şişli), with a modern office designed for creativity and collaboration. The company also has a small presence in the UK, Singapore, and the US.
- Team events: Regular off-sites (e.g., annual summer retreat in Akyaka), game jams, and industry conferences (EGX 2025).
- Growth opportunities: With a headcount of ~54 and active hiring (4 open roles as of mid-2025), new hires can have outsized impact. Roles include Data Scientist, Senior Game Developer, 2D Game Animator, and Software Engineer, Performance Marketing.
- Remote/hybrid: Not explicitly stated, but the culture appears office-first in Istanbul; some roles may allow flexibility.