Software Engineer (Backend) - Platform
Irvine, CA

Job Description

About Nexon

Nexon is expanding aggressively into the western gaming market by opening a new development studio in Orange County California. We are building a workplace based on mutual respect, good humor, and the pursuit of excellence because we believe that great games can only be built by amazing people. Our vision is to create high quality, innovative online games that create unforgettable experiences for players around the world.

Nexon has an ever expanding worldwide team of over 5,500 employees and boasts a diverse global portfolio that includes titles like MapleStory, Dungeon Fighter Online, and many more. If you want to be part of building an exciting game company and help chart the course of a brand new development studio, let's talk!

Job Description

Nexon's Platform team aspires to provide successful Account, Commerce, and Launcher services to all Nexon games.

As a Backend Engineer, you will collaborate with Project Managers, Quality Assurance, and our Infrastructure team to create and support platform's backend features. Moreover, you will be involved with Nexon's platform that uses cloud-based servers to distribute online PC games at a global scale.

Responsibilities

* Design and develop backend API and software for platform services
* Improve and automate tests and deployment systems
* Evaluate and adopt technologies which improve platform capabilities
* Perform peer code reviews to ensure highest code quality
* Prioritize and deliver projects under deadlines

Skills & Requirements

Your qualifications include:

* 3+ years' engineering experience
* Deep understanding of algorithms and data structures
* Experience with one or more major programming languages including but not limited to: Java, Scala, Golang, Node.js, C++ or .Net
* Expert knowledge of object-oriented programming
* Experience with RESTful API development
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience

Preferred experiences:

* Online game industry experience
* Good understanding of Microservice architecture is a plus
* Knowledge of AWS service is a big plus
* Knowledge of CI/CD and Test automation is a big plus

Nexon is an Equal Opportunity Employer

To all 3rd party agencies : Nexon does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our recruiters, Nexon employees or any other company location. Nexon is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resume