Backend Engineer - Real-Time Game Server (Mandarin Required)
We’re hiring a Backend Engineer to join a high-performance game platform project under our Group. This role focuses on building real-time game server systems for multiplayer slot, board, and blockchain-based games.Fluency in Mandarin is required.
About the Company:Spinnr Tech is recruiting on behalf of one of our group-backed gaming projects.
We are a fast-growing technology team developing high-performance backend systems that support large-scale, real-time applications in the online gaming industry. Our backend services handle millions of API requests daily, with a strong emphasis on data flow design, scalability, and stability.
Key Responsibilities:-
Design and develop backend systems to support real-time multiplayer game logic.
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Build modules for slot games, board games, and blockchain-integrated games.
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Implement full-cycle data handling: ingestion, processing, and transmission to front-end and third-party platforms.
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Integrate fairness verification mechanisms (e.g. RNG validation, cryptographic proof).
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Contribute to server architecture design to improve scalability and reliability.
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Troubleshoot and resolve production issues and performance bottlenecks.
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product, QA, DevOps) across the full SDLC.
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3+ years of hands-on backend development experience.
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Proficient in Golang (preferred), or other mainstream languages such as Java / C++.
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Familiarity with game logic, or strong interest in game systems development.
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Practical experience in handling SQL-based databases (PostgreSQL / MySQL).
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Comfortable working in Linux environments, with tools such as Git, Docker.
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Experience designing and maintaining RESTful APIs.
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Fluent in Mandarin and proficient in English (team working languages).
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Preferably with consistent career history (not predominantly short-term roles under 1 year).
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Experience with game server development or multiplayer game systems.
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Understanding of distributed architecture (CAP/BASE/ACID).
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Familiarity with blockchain games or smart contract integrations.
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Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks.
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Experience working on high-concurrency backend platforms or large-scale products.
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Game platform or SDK development experience is a strong bonus.
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Private medical insurance
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Company pension scheme
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Paid sick leave
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Mental health & wellbeing support programmes
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A fast-moving, collaborative team with flat structure
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Opportunity to work on high-impact systems at scale
If you're a backend developer with real-world experience and a passion for building game systems, apply now to join our fast-growing team.
- Company
- Spinnr Tech LTD
- Location
- City of London, London, England, United Kingdom
- Employment Type
- Full-Time
- Salary
- £55,000 - £75,000 per annum, Negotiable
- Posted
- Company
- Spinnr Tech LTD
- Location
- City of London, London, England, United Kingdom
- Employment Type
- Full-Time
- Salary
- £55,000 - £75,000 per annum, Negotiable
- Posted