Backend C# Developer

Nexters is an international game development company focused on bringing core gaming experiences to casual players. The company is part of the GDEV holding, which also includes Cubic Games, Royal Ark, and Game Gears, and is listed on NASDAQ under the ticker GDEV.
Nexters is looking for an experienced Backend C#/.NET Developer to join its flagship project, Hero Wars: Alliance. The role combines backend engineering with a strong product focus. The developer will contribute to new game mechanics, game modes, LiveOps events, and improvements to existing gameplay, while considering the impact of technical decisions on player experience and business outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve game mechanics, event features, and new game modes. Work on LiveOps activities to enhance existing gameplay. Design backend solutions for a high-load gaming product. Develop within a microservices architecture and ensure reliable interaction between services. Communicate with service owners, align on shared solutions, and account for cross-team dependencies. Maintain backend quality, performance, and stability. Participate in technical discussions and propose improvements to the product, processes, and architecture. Quickly understand project context and priorities, take ownership of tasks, and deliver results.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of commercial backend development experience. Strong knowledge of C#, .NET, .NET Core, and ASP.NET Core. Experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MSSQL. Experience with messaging systems such as Kafka, RabbitMQ, PubSub, or similar technologies. Experience building high-load systems and working with microservice architecture. Solid understanding of software architecture principles and the ability to make technical decisions considering scalability, performance, and maintainability. Ability to quickly understand existing codebases and complex systems. Independence, proactivity, strong communication skills, and the ability to justify technical decisions and provide transparent status updates.
• Nice to Have: Experience with Redis, Kubernetes, monitoring, and service operations. Understanding of Domain-Driven Design (DDD). Experience in game development or LiveOps.

Benefits

• Remote work or employment at company offices in Cyprus, Armenia, or Kazakhstan. Benefits include a medical care program or medical care compensation, including dental services. Basic medical coverage is also available for family members of employees working from official company locations. The company offers paid vacation and sick leave, sports activities at official locations, and relocation support. Additional opportunities include online English courses, Greek and Armenian language lessons for employees in Cyprus and Armenia, participation in game jams, hackathons, conferences, and meetups. Nexters also supports employee social initiatives, sustainability, and charitable projects.