Backend Developer

We’re seeking ambitious and driven Software Engineers who are eager to build world-class games. Candidates should have strong computer science fundamentals, be comfortable writing clean, well-documented code, and have a passion for gaming. You’ll have the opportunity to gain exposure by collaborating with multiple teams and working on a variety of innovative projects across our game studio, tackling complex systems and contributing to groundbreaking solutions.

Job Details

• Type: Permanent Full-time
• Location: Bangalore, India
• Reports To: Lead Backend

Who are you?

• 2 years plus experience building production quality applications
• Strong programming skills in Python, Golang, Java, Node.js, or TypeScript
• Proven experience in building APIs from the scratch
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, or Azure).
• Capable of navigating serverless backend, deploying, and managing workloads on the cloud platforms like GCP or AWS.
• Solid understanding of Kubernetes or ECS for container orchestration
• Strong knowledge of databases (SQL and NoSQL)
• Strong debugging, problem-solving, and performance optimization skills.

Nice to have

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Proficient with backend frameworks such as FastAPI or NodeJS for backend development and API design.
• Knowledge of distributed systems and microservices architecture.
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (Prometheus, ELK, Grafana, etc.).
• Bonus: Experience with game development or Unity will be a plus
• Bonus: Experience with native or cross platform development.
• Bonus: Experience with video streaming, CDNs and interactive video applications.

What you’ll do

• Develop and maintain project BLACK’s backend.
• Developer and lead the backend and front end development of new mobile games.
• Setup backend for it from scratch, following best practices, CI/CD pipelines
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other developers to structure APIs and databases.
• Contribute to all phases of development, including requirements definition, design, implementation, unit testing, and integration for high-quality deliverables.
• Design and implement tools for automating diagnostics, performance evaluation, and server reliability.
• Participate in code reviews and sprints to ensure continuous progress.

Eligibility & Cultural Fit

• Must be willing to relocate to Bangalore, India.
• More information about Lila Games: https://linktr.ee/lilagames
• In particular, before applying please review our LILA Games | Business Values document. We take our culture incredibly seriously and we will not accommodate a values mismatch in our company. So please make sure your own values are in alignment before you apply! Feel free to ask more questions and clarifications around this as needed.
• Willingness to abandon politics and bullshit, and instead focus on problems & solutions and the delivery of as high quality of a product as our team can possibly create. We have a culture of clear and open communication. If there is an issue you are encouraged to call it out and fix it.
• An extremely hard working and get it done work attitude.

Application Process

• Written Test: You will receive a written test by email if selected.
• Video Interviews: We will schedule a number of video interviews if selected.
• Offer: If selected, we will send you a formal offer letter including compensation and other logistical details.
• On-boarding: Before joining, we require some reading and a full understanding of our Values & Culture. We will send some tasks and materials to review before you sign your offer letter.