Backend Developer

About the role

Miniclip is seeking a Backend Developer to join its Lisbon Games Development Studio. You will become part of an agile, high‑performing team responsible for the backend systems that support millions of mobile game users worldwide.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop, maintain and operate robust, scalable backend services using and extending existing in‑house technology.
• Identify optimal solutions and tools to address technical challenges and system migrations.
• Collaborate with Scrum teams—including backend and client developers, QA testers, and release managers—to create new game modes, promotional events and in‑game content.
• Support feature development, bug resolution and continuous improvement of internal systems.

Required profile

• Self‑motivated, result‑oriented and accountable professional.
• Team player who actively seeks personal development and contributes to collective improvement.
• Strong analytical problem‑solving abilities.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.

Required skills

• Professional experience developing networked backend/server systems in a UNIX/Linux/POSIX environment.
• Proficiency in one or more languages: C, C++, Java, Go (Golang), Erlang, Elixir or PHP.
• Experience managing high‑capacity web servers and performing requirements analysis.

What we offer

• Full‑time permanent contract with hybrid work mode.
• Opportunity to work on large‑scale multiplayer mobile games used by tens of millions of players.