Goodgame Studios

Software Architect

As of now, we are looking for a Software Architect (m/f)

Goodgame Studios is the fastest-growing games company in Europe, and one of Germany’s most successful technology companies. With nearly 400 staff, at our Hamburg offices we develop innovative online games played by over 115 million players in almost 200 countries and in 24 languages worldwide. Our success is built on our talented and motivated team of experienced e-Business experts and dedicated newcomers. With our quantitative approach fueled by driving ambition, we strive to continually improve our products. We want to set new global standards in technology, product quality, sales and marketing.
We also want to maintain our strong growth — so we’re looking for entrepreneurial personalities who really want to make things happen. Become part of our success story — apply now!

As our Software Architect (m/f) you will support our dynamic development team in the design and optimization of our software systems. Thanks to your comprehensive overview you will help in the evaluation and selection of the right technologies and provide support in their implementation.

Your Job:

• Design and specification of software architectures for complex processes in terms of stability and efficiency
• Requirement analyses in collaboration with the various stakeholders, as well as the research and evaluation of technologies
• Analysis and optimization of existing systems
• Implementation support for the programming team
• Close cooperation with other departments and teams

Your Profile:

• University degree or a technically-oriented education
• Several years of experience with Internet technologies
• A global understanding of software systems as well as broad-based expertise (PHP, Java, databases, web servers, Linux, etc.)
• A very good knowledge of object-oriented programming and an in-depth knowledge of databases
• Advanced knowledge in the development of web services (REST, AJAX and SOAP)
• You enjoy implementing creative and robust software solutions
• You have a good knowledge of German and English, both spoken and written

We offer:

• An exciting, demanding job with fresh challenges to face every day
• Top development possibilities, further education including reference books, further training
  in-house and language courses
• A dynamic, success-hungry team with friendly, highly qualified colleagues
• An outstanding working atmosphere, flat hierarchies and short decision paths
• Flexible working hours and childcare places available — right on the company premises
• Subsidization of bus/train tickets or parking
• Regular team events and many benefits, such as a swimming pool, sports facilities, fresh
  fruit, many different types of muesli and free drinks

Hamburg is one of the most beautiful cities in the world and provides a fantastic range of leisure activities as well as a great nightlife. A maritime atmosphere and its Hanseatic cosmopolitan flair enable an especially high quality of life – and safety. We will make relocating simple, help you find a flat, offer you a German course, and make it easy for you to get to know your new home town.

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