Backend and Devops Mid-Senior/Senior
Build and scale backend systems using Java and AWS for gaming platform
You will develop and maintain backend services for a UK-based free-to-play gaming company, working across the full product cycle from idea to production. Your responsibilities include writing SQL, designing simple architecture diagrams, and contributing to DevOps tasks on AWS using Terraform, Kubernetes, and related tools. The role requires independent work with AI assistance permitted but no Cursor usage, and values clear communication and pr...
Why This Role?
Direct impact on scaling a successful gaming platform with real ownership from idea to production
Key Responsibilities
- Develop backend services using Java, Python, or TypeScript for the gaming platform
- Manage AWS infrastructure including EC2, ALBs, Route53, and Cloudflare
- Write and optimize SQL queries for Postgres and Trino databases
- Deploy and manage Kubernetes clusters using Terraform, Flux, and Flagger
- Create simple architecture or flow diagrams to explain technical ideas
- Collaborate across the full product lifecycle from concept to production
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in backend or DevOps engineering
- Proficiency in Java or strong willingness to learn it
- Experience with AWS services including EC2, ALBs, Route53
- Familiarity with Terraform, Kubernetes, and related DevOps practices
- Ability to write SQL when needed for database tasks
- Comfort creating simple diagrams to communicate technical concepts
Required Skills
Indonesia Context
- Working Hours Overlap:
- Partial overlap with Jakarta hours
Keywords
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Original description from HN Who is Hiring
Splash Tech| Backend and Devops Mid-Senior/Senior | Remote( +-2 EU CET) | Full Time | https://splash.tech/ We’re a small UK-based free-to-play gaming company with a distributed EU team, growing fast after recent success and scaling our backend platform. We’re looking for two roles: - mid-senior to senior engineer with at least 5+ years of experience. - Mid-senior devops engineer, minimum 5+ years of experience. Backend: Strong in backend development, ideally Java, but open to those willing to learn. DevOps experience is a plus, or a strong desire to learn it.You’ll be expected to do devops as part of this role. Devops: Your main role will be devops on AWS. Willingness to learn Java. Expected to have familiarity with terraform, kubernetes, ec2, ALBs, route53, cloudflare. Our stack includes Java, Python, TypeScript, Angular, SQL, AWS, Kubernetes, Postgres, Trino, Flux, Flagger, and Terraform. Our engineers must be able to think product-first, and take a task from idea to production, work across the full cycle. You must write your own code, AI assistance is fine, but you must be able to produce all your work independently. No Cursor. We are looking for candidates that can write SQL when needed, our approach when it comes to the DB is SQL first. We also value clear thinking and communication, you should be comfortable sketching simple architecture or flow diagrams (boxes and lines, nothing formal) to explain your ideas. To apply, please send an email to jack[at]splash.tech with the subject “Backend Hackernews 2026” or “Devops Hackernews 2026”. Please send any git/bitbucket/source-forge project that represents your coding otherwise I’ll ask you to complete a small test project.
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