Principal C# Engineer

Job Description

As a Principal C# Engineer at Illuvium, you will be responsible for developing the backend of our blockchain-based platforms. This role is pivotal in ensuring the seamless operation and performance of our systems, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to deliver exceptional experiences for our users.

Responsibilities

• Develop robust and scalable backend systems using AWS services, ensuring high performance and reliability for our games.
• Create efficient and optimized serverless functions in C# to handle various backend processes.
• Seamlessly integrate existing C++ libraries with AWS Lambda functions to extend backend capabilities.
• Design and implement data-driven backend systems leveraging DynamoDB and AWS Lambda to ensure efficient data handling and storage.
• Develop and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines to streamline the software delivery process for game clients and backends.
• Work with cross-functional teams to establish and enforce best practices and standards in security, DevOps, and infrastructure management.
• Engage in technical discussions to architect and design cloud-based solutions that are scalable, secure, and efficient.

Skills and Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in developing backend systems using C#, ideally within a serverless architecture on platforms like AWS or Azure.
• Proficient in using AWS services such as Lambda, DynamoDB, RDS, EC2, and Cognito to develop and manage backend systems.
• Deep understanding and proficiency in C# programming, capable of writing high-quality, maintainable code.
• Experience working in remote or distributed teams, demonstrating effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Background in working within highly regulated environments such as finance or gambling is desirable but not required.
• Strong enthusiasm for learning and keeping up to date with the fast-moving technology landscape.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain high-quality code, anticipating long-term issues while addressing present needs.
• Passion for the gaming industry and/or blockchain technology.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with C++ and JavaScript is desirable, enhancing your ability to integrate and work with diverse technologies.
• Experience with automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, Packer, Gradle, Jenkins, etc., will be highly regarded.
• Prior experience in integrating with blockchain technologies will be a significant advantage.

Location

All roles at Illuvium are 100% remote, allowing you to work from anywhere in the world.

About Illuvium

Illuvium is a video game developer and publisher of AAA play-to-earn crypto-games. We remove the ownership gap between gamer and game, engaging stakeholders in a community-governed collaborative game development model. Our games feature collectible NFT assets with in-game functionality that are playable across multiple games planned for the Illuvium metaverse.