Senior backend engineer (gameplay & real-time systems)

Role Overview
We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to take ownership of our core Gameplay Backend. You will be responsible for the systems that power real-time chess matches, player ratings, and complex data synchronizations. This is a high-impact role where you will work autonomously on feature development and system stability.
Key Responsibilities
● Own the Gameplay Engine: Maintain and extend the real-time gameplay logic, ensuring low-latency synchronization of chess moves via Web Sockets.
● API Development: Design and implement robust RESTful APIs using Spring Boot and Web Flux to support frontend applications.
● Data Integrity: Manage complex data models in My SQL and optimize high-performance caching strategies using Redis.
● System Integration: Maintain and improve integrations with Salesforce, and other third-party services.
● Scalability & Performance: Optimize Nginx configurations and Dockerized deployments to ensure system reliability under load....