" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eBackend Developer\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"25137\"\u003e Multimedia / Design / New Media \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"25138\"\u003e Gaming \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"25139\"\u003e Adelaide \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"25140\"\u003e Permanent / Full Time \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 10/9/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e About The Company \u003cbr\u003eOur client is a dynamic game development studio creating engaging, high-performance gaming experiences for a global audience. Operating in a collaborative and cross-cultural environment, they bring together technology, art, and design to build robust game worlds. They are dedicated to supporting their team\u0026rsquo;s technical growth while delivering successful, sustainable titles.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The Role - What You\u0026rsquo;ll Do \u003cbr\u003eIn this role, you will take ownership of the backend architecture for our client\u0027s game systems. You will analyze complex business and game requirements to design, implement, and optimize scalable technical solutions. This is an engineering-focused role where you will build modern systems primarily in Golang, maintain existing frameworks in PHP, and manage containerized deployments.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eArchitecture \u0026amp; Implementation: Design, build, and optimize high-performance backend architectures and microservices.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCore Development: Utilize Golang for new feature development while maintaining and enhancing legacy systems using PHP.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDatabase \u0026amp; Caching Management: Work extensively with MySQL and PostgreSQL (including deep performance tuning) and implement caching mechanisms using Redis and Memcached.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDevOps \u0026amp; Infrastructure: Design robust APIs and leverage Docker and Kubernetes for seamless containerization and orchestration within a Linux environment.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRequirement Translation: Deconstruct complex game requirements and translate them into clean, reliable technical specifications.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with designers, project managers, and frontend developers to align backend systems with gameplay needs.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e What You Bring - Key Skills \u0026amp; Traits \u003cbr\u003eEssential\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eIndustry Experience: A minimum of 5 years of relevant backend development experience, preferably within a fast-paced game or product environment.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTechnical Stack Mastery: Practical experience with Golang, proficiency in PHP, and comfort working daily in a Linux environment.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSystem Design Knowledge: Strong understanding of API design, microservices architecture, and backend systems tailored for turn-based or real-time games.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eData \u0026amp; Infrastructure: Hands-on experience with databases (MySQL/PostgreSQL), caching tools (Redis/Memcached), and container tools (Docker/Kubernetes).\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProblem Solving: A proven ability to troubleshoot complex problems, identify root causes, and utilize debugging tools effectively.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEducation \u0026amp; Citizenship: A Bachelor\u0027s degree in Computer Science (or equivalent experience).\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCandidates must have valid legal rights to work in New Zealand (NZ Citizen, Permanent Resident, Resident, Australian Citizen, or a valid Work Visa).\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCommunication: Exceptional cross-cultural communication skills. Absolute proficiency in English is required.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e Desirable\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eGame Tech Familiarity: Understanding of game-specific server frameworks and real-time communication protocols.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMultilingual Skills: Depending on project regions, proficiency in local languages such as Mandarin or Cantonese is highly advantageous for international collaboration.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTeam-First Mindset: A positive, collaborative approach to peer reviews, teamwork, and cross-functional problem-solving.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e Perks \u0026amp; Culture \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupportive, technically driven workplace where backend engineering directly shapes player experiences.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCollaborative and inclusive cross-cultural team environment.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eClear opportunities to tackle complex scaling challenges and grow your career in game dev infrastructure.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e Sound like your next move? Apply via the Supaglu website or get in touch with Sam Marsh via email (smarsh@supaglu.com.au) to have a confidential discussion. \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"902905\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "