Senior Software Engineer Java & Kotlin (PST Overlap)

Appliscale is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join a team supporting a major game studio. You will work on the Content Access Platform, a high-throughput transaction engine that powers in-game purchases and trading for millions of players worldwide. This role involves collaborating with international teams, requiring flexibility to coordinate across time zones.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test robust Java and Kotlin applications using SpringBoot 3.
• Create and manage well-documented RESTful APIs to support game operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define implementation strategies and architectural designs.
• Maintain CI/CD pipelines using Docker and GitHub Actions while managing build toolkits in Gradle.
• Design database schemas, optimize MySQL queries, and ensure data integrity across the platform.

Requirements

• Over 5 years of professional experience in backend software development.
• Strong proficiency in modern Java (17+) and experience with SpringBoot.
• Solid understanding of relational database fundamentals, JPA, Hibernate, or SQL-first modeling.
• Proven ability to design clean, scalable, and maintainable backend architectures.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a fully remote environment.

What we offer

• Opportunity to work with industry veterans on critical infrastructure for massive online gaming platforms.
• A collaborative environment where you are encouraged to propose new tools and strategies.
• Exposure to modern cloud technologies and high-scale distributed systems.