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Backend Architect

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Backend Architect in Others new

  • Bengaluru, India

Responsibilities

  • Define and own the technical architecture for backend systems.
  • Lead the design of distributed backend platforms and microservices, setting standards for reliability, scalability, security, and performance.
  • Mentor and elevate engineers while fostering engineering excellence.
  • Identify and mitigate systemic technical risks and proactively surface architectural trade-offs.
  • Align engineering teams and non-technical stakeholders around technical direction.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience designing and building backend systems, including large-scale distributed systems in production.
  • Production experience with Go, Java, or comparable programming languages.
  • Expertise in distributed systems, API design, microservice architecture, event-driven systems, data consistency models, and failure/resilience patterns.
  • Architectural-level experience with AWS or GCP, including cost modeling and infrastructure strategy for large-scale systems.
  • Strong proficiency with relational databases.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to make, defend, and revise technical decisions based on evidence.
  • Passion for gaming and experience architecting backend platforms for player experiences is a bonus.
  • Experience architecting online service platforms or backend systems for AAA games is a bonus.

Benefits

  • Discretionary bonus, provident fund contributions, medical insurance and top-up options, online doctor consultations through Practo, employee assistance, life assurance, personal accident insurance, childcare services, and 20 days of holiday plus statutory holidays.
  • Gym reimbursement up to INR1150 per month, a wellbeing program with the chance to earn up to $93 per annum, charitable giving, learning platforms, employee discounts, free games, and events.
  • Company parties, office gaming spaces, game release events, monthly socials, team challenges, and corporate boot camp classes.
  • Onsite work arrangement.

2K

2K is a global video game company that publishes iconic franchises like NBA 2K and BioShock. We're dedicated to crafting immersive gaming experiences by collaborating with top-tier development studios, continuously innovating in storytelling and gameplay.

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