.NET Backend Engineer

We’re looking for a .NET Backend Engineer to support and evolve the backend systems of a live multiplayer strategy game. You’ll work with .NET Core services powering gameplay, LiveOps, progression, and online features, helping ensure scalable, reliable, and high-performance player experiences. Your focus will be on building maintainable backend solutions, improving service stability and performance, and supporting live game operations in collaboration with game developers, DevOps, and QA teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and optimize backend services and APIs for a live multiplayer game;
• Design scalable and reliable backend solutions for gameplay, LiveOps, progression, and monetization systems;
• Implement and maintain automated test coverage for backend services;
• Monitor live backend systems, analyze logs and metrics, and troubleshoot production issues;
• Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks across services, databases, and integrations;
• Collaborate closely with gameplay developers, DevOps, QA, designers, and production teams;
• Support backend deployment workflows and contribute to CI/CD and operational improvements;
• Participate in backend architecture discussions, technical planning, and decision-making.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional backend development experience with .NET Core / ASP.NET Core;
• Strong understanding of distributed backend architecture, RESTful APIs, and asynchronous programming;
• Experience with cloud platforms and backend infrastructure services;
• Good knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases;
• Experience profiling, debugging, and optimizing backend services in production environments;
• Familiarity with automated testing practices and tools such as xUnit, Moq, or similar;
• Ability to write clean, maintainable, scalable, and production-ready code;
• Understanding of CI/CD workflows and deployment pipelines;
• Upper Intermediate+ English communication skills and ability to work effectively in remote cross-functional teams.
  
  
  

Will Be a Plus

• Experience in game development or live-service products;
• Experience with multiplayer backend systems, LiveOps, leaderboards, matchmaking, or player progression systems;
• Familiarity with PlayFab, GameSparks, Firebase, Nakama, or custom backend solutions;
• Experience integrating backend systems with Unity or Unreal Engine clients;
• Knowledge of telemetry, analytics, monitoring, and live production support practices.
  
  
  

About Us

Founded in 2004, Virtuos is one of the largest independent video game development companies. We are headquartered in Singapore with offices in Asia, Europe, and North America. Specializing in full-cycle game development and art production, we have delivered high-quality content for more than 1,500 console, PC, and mobile games. Our clients include 23 of the top 25 gaming companies worldwide.

About Our Team

Volmi - A Virtuos Studio is an outsourcing company that specializes in game development and game content creation. Over the past 9 years, we have successfully completed over a thousand different projects and have gained considerable experience in creating 2D and 3D art, as well as developing turnkey games. Since 2022, we have been a part of Virtuos, the world's leading game developer, and have become the first Virtuos studio in Eastern Europe.

In particular, we have contributed to the development of popular games such as Diablo 2: Resurrected, Metro Exodus, Sniper: Ghost Warrior Contracts 2, Smite, Paladins, Gwent: The Witcher Card Game, and Marvel Snap. Therefore our team creates high-end gaming content and games for various Mobile, PC, Console, and VR projects.

What We Offer

• VOLMI collaborates with leading global studios and publishers, allowing you to work on diverse and innovative game projects;
• The company provides opportunities for professional advancement, including access to training, workshops, and other learning programs, helping employees develop their skills and knowledge;
• Clear and transparent employee growth assessment system with regular feedback for your career development;
• As part of Virtuos, VOLMI offers access to an international network of studios, opening up opportunities to work on global projects and with teams from around the world;
• The VOLMI environment values creativity and innovation, allowing employees to realize their ideas and participate in exciting creative processes;
• The modern office is located in the heart of Kyiv — on Podil, one of the most atmospheric districts of the city;
• Medical insurance;
• Support for employees during blackouts to ensure uninterrupted work both in the office and remotely for employees outside the Kyiv region;
• The possibility of remote work and flexible schedule on corporate equipment;
• A transparent system for employment types and interaction with employees, as the company is a resident of Diia.City;
• Opportunities to engage in corporate social responsibility (CSR) projects.