About the job
About Us
At Fortis Games, we are committed to creating exceptional gaming experiences that unite players and redefine the gaming industry. Our mission is to foster a strong sense of community through our games and the way we collaborate and treat one another. We believe in the power of diversity, equity, and belonging, and we strive to combine our unique skills and backgrounds to create unforgettable gaming experiences.
As a burgeoning organization led by experienced veterans of the gaming sector, we offer numerous opportunities to influence our products and shape the future of the company. If you're enthusiastic about addressing challenging problems with clear communication and a focus on teamwork, you might just find your place with us.
Role Overview
As a Staff Backend Engineer at Fortis, you will play a crucial role in developing an exciting Original IP, guiding it through all phases of development from initial concept to successful launch. Collaborating with talented game designers, artists, and engineers, you will design, implement, and deploy a large-scale multiplayer experience, leaving a lasting impact on the game for years to come.
Your Responsibilities
- Create game features from prototype to live operations, maintaining quality and stability throughout the lifecycle.
- Design and implement robust CI/CD pipelines to enhance development and deployment efficiency.
- Analyze backend systems to diagnose and solve complex bugs and performance challenges.
- Conduct backend load testing to ensure infrastructure can accommodate peak player activity.
- Collaborate with client-side engineers to develop secure and server-authoritative gameplay systems.
- Establish and manage DevOps workflows in a cloud environment, primarily utilizing AWS services.
- Produce clear and organized technical documentation to convey design decisions and architecture across the team.
- Contribute to the establishment of studio-wide engineering standards by adhering to and shaping development guidelines and code quality practices.
