Joining Amazon Games Montréal means taking part in the foundation of a new video game studio that operates at a focused, human scale; participating in the creation of a new intellectual property, a fresh take on the AAA multiplayer online battle arena game (yes, a MOBA); and collaborating with a team of well-rounded experts who have a great time working together. Come build the future with us!

ABOUT THE TEAM

We develop and publish active productsA portfolio of games, with the ambition to create captivating destinations for the discovery of new games and content. To achieve this, our core divisions – Game Publishing, Game Development, and Prime Gaming – collaborate with our external partners to develop, publish, and deliver the best AAA games. From concept to online services, our teams strive for excellence in creating captivating game worlds. Our vision extends beyond the present: we believe in a future where everyone can create, compete, collaborate and connect through games. That's why we are constantly listening to players, allowing us to offer exceptional experiences and first-class service. At the heart of our success is the diversity of our teams: we build an inclusive environment that benefits both our staff and our customers. By bringing together people from diverse backgrounds and giving them the freedom to innovate, we create a space where each member can push their limits, challenge each other, and explore new ways to reach their full potential.

As a Game Backend Developer, you play a key role in creating and supporting the online services required for the success of our new IP. You are responsible for the design, architecture and implementation of the backend systems that enable players to connect and interact, while ensuring their resilience and scalability. Working with multidisciplinary teams, you develop tools for continuous integration and deployment of services and ensure a smooth and reliable gaming experience.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Gather requirements and feedback to propose, implement and maintain solutions and functionality for key game systems and features;
• Work with colleagues to ensure the reliability, performance and scalability of the game feature ecosystem;
• Develop and improve tools to measure, monitor and log service performance, health and availability;
• Implement tools and practices to enable the integration, distribution and continuous deployment of online services and components required for the game (CI/CD);

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of development experience in GO, C++, and/or C# programming
• 5+ years of experience developing systems and back-end features for AAA games
• Expertise in REST API, AWS, and database design development
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical field

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of experience delivering code in languages such as GO, C++ and/or C#
• 5+ years of experience developing backend features for AAA video games
• Expertise in restful API development, AWS and database design
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related technical field
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, in French and English; due to the nature of the role that requires interaction with other Amazon entities globally and with Amazon employees and stakeholders in other provinces in Canada, bilingualism French and English is required for this position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience developing backend features for AAA video games in a live environment
• Experience with Unreal 5 or similar game engine
• Live operations experience, especially on GAAS titles
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively on shared projects with designers, artists, testers, and other developers

We know that your talent and abilities can be expressed through varied and relevant experiences. We therefore encourage you to apply, even if you may not have all the qualifications listed.

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