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

5 months, 1 week ago
Contract
Senior
Software Development
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

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.

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