Senior Software Engineer at Good Job Games (Sarıyer, Istanbul, Turkey)
Good Job Games· Sarıyer, Istanbul, Turkey·
Job description
About us
We were founded in 2017 with the motivation to reach people globally by giving them unique and unforgettable experiences with disruptive products. Our games have reached over 3.5 billion people. This could only be done by gathering exceptional talent and creating a culture to enhance team spirit and creativity. We are looking for passionate teammates to join our team!
What you'll be doing
We are looking for a passionate Backend Developer who is excited to architect and implement technology, tools and infrastructure that empower Good Job Games!
- Building distributed, high-performance shared game services
- Developing internal tools for operations, data analysis and automation
- Supporting and empowering teams across Good Job Games
- Mentoring and guiding junior team members
Desired skills and experiences
- B.S. or higher preferably in Computer Science, Math or Physics (or equivalent work experience)
- 4+ years of experience
- Strong experience in designing, implementing and maintaining distributed, highly scalable, low latency, fault tolerant backend architectures
- Fluent in using Go programming language and strong understanding of advanced Go syntax and concepts
- Strong engineering, design and architecture skills
- Strong experience with AWS, NoSQL/in-memory databases, DevOps practices and CI/CD tools
- Passion for Match Villains and mobile puzzle games in general
What makes our team so unique
- Feedback and transparency are at the heart of everything we do
- Exceptional and passionate people/team members
- Every idea counts
- Never-ending learning
- We never stop asking the questions “why” and “how”
Our Perks
- Team events and trips
- Great food
- On-site gym
- Full health benefits
- Compensation for paid military service
- Relocation support
- Good Job Games Coin Program that lets you have unforgettable experiences (e.g. Going on a cruise trip to Norway or seeing the Northern Lights)
This is an on-site role in Istanbul, Sarıyer. We do not offer a fully-remote working option.
Why work at Good Job Games
- Culture & Values: The company emphasizes a high-performance culture built on teamwork ("Team comes first"), passion for craft, and pushing limits. They value bold ideas and empower creativity goodjobgames.com.
- Office & Perks: Their office in Istanbul was ranked #1 on the Top 25 Most Popular Offices list. It features a gym, cinema, and high-quality food options to blend productivity with well-being.
- Competitive Rewards: Employee reviews rate compensation at 4.4/5.0, indicating strong pay relative to the market linkedin.com.
- Growth Trajectory: With $83M in recent funding and a rapidly growing team, it offers a high-growth environment with significant opportunities for impact.
- Work Policy: Likely on-site (hybrid/remote details not specified), as the interview process includes an invitation to the office.