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Unreal Gameplay & Backend Programmer 6 months Contract (open to extension)

4 months, 2 weeks ago
Serbia
Contract
Senior
Backend Engineer
Software Development
C++ REST API Unreal Engine
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Xsolla

Xsolla

Xsolla is an international payment solution provider for online games, offering tools to launch, monetize, and scale games worldwide with local payment methods and fraud prevention.

Internet Software & Services
251-1K
Founded 2005
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Description

  • Develop and support core gameplay features.
  • Design and implement client–server architecture, online services, and backend integrations.
  • Perform code reviews and maintain technical documentation.
  • Participate in technical discussions on solutions and implementation strategies.
  • Contribute to the design and evolution of project architecture and infrastructure.
  • Improve development workflows and overall technical quality.
  • Collaborate with programming, production, design, QA, art, and animation teams on cross-disciplinary pipelines.

Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years of professional experience working with C++ and Unreal Engine.
  • Strong expertise in C++ programming.
  • Extensive hands-on experience with Unreal Engine’s core gameplay framework.
  • Experience designing and implementing scalable, maintainable game architecture in Unreal Engine.
  • Experience working on open-world projects, including performance optimization.
  • Good understanding of client–server networking architecture.
  • Experience developing multiplayer gameplay features and matchmaking systems.
  • Hands-on experience integrating Unreal Engine gameplay systems with backend services such as REST APIs, authentication, player data, and matchmaking.
  • Practical experience working with backend systems, including HTTP APIs, backend services, and database architectures.
  • Experience shipping commercial titles developed with Unreal Engine and shipping Unreal Engine projects on consoles.
  • Practical experience with the Gameplay Ability System (GAS).
  • Experience building scalable UI systems, including UI materials, animations, and visual effects.
  • Understanding of Unreal Engine animation systems and AI systems.
  • Ability to read, write, and maintain technical documentation.
  • Strong communication and reporting abilities.
  • Familiarity with the Lyra sample project and its architecture (nice to have).
  • Knowledge of the MVVM design pattern and experience implementing it (nice to have).

Benefits

  • Unlimited Flexible Time Off.
  • Personalized career roadmap for each employee.
  • Professional development through training and educational opportunities.
  • Supportive environment focused on physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
  • Remote contractor role.
  • Opportunity to work on multiplayer PC and console projects.

Interested in this position?

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