Backend Architect
Core
Define and own technical architecture for backend systems and lead design of distributed backend platforms and microservices for 2K's global video game portfolio.
Role type
Senior Backend Architect
Builds
Distributed backend platforms and microservices for AAA video games
Domain
Video Games / Cloud Infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Go (Golang), Java, distributed systems, API design, event-driven systems, relational databases, public cloud platforms (AWS/GCP)
Preferred skills
Experience architecting backend platforms for AAA games, passion for gaming
Technologies
Go, Java, AWS, GCP
Responsibilities
Define and own technical architecture for backend systems, Lead design of distributed backend platforms and microservices, Mentor and elevate engineers, Identify and mitigate systemic technical risk
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC