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Scopely is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to join the MONOPOLY GO! team in Barcelona on a hybrid basis. MONOPOLY GO! is a global phenomenon and the biggest mobile game launch in history, captivating millions of players worldwide.
In this role, you will play a crucial part in setting the bar for how backend systems are designed, built, and operated for the mobile game. Your work will focus on C# services, data pipelines, APIs, and system infrastructure, delivering high-quality, reliable, and scalable solutions that support both the game and internal teams.
Key responsibilities include:
- Design, develop, and maintain services and systems to support live game operations and development workflows
- Build and optimize APIs, data pipelines, and integration layers connecting game features, tools, and live operations
- Collaborate with game designers, product managers, and engineers across disciplines to understand requirements and deliver robust backend solutions
- Participate in architectural discussions and code reviews, providing thoughtful feedback and driving engineering best practices
- Evolve standards for C# development, testing, and deployment
- Implement observability, logging, and monitoring for backend services to ensure reliability and performance
- Provide technical mentorship and guidance to less senior team members, helping them grow their skills and knowledge
About Scopely: Founded in 2011, Scopely is a leading video game and global interactive entertainment company, home to beloved experiences including MONOPOLY GO!, Pokémon GO, Stumble Guys, Star Trek Fleet Command, MARVEL Strike Force, WWE Champions, and the Scrabble franchise. The company is the #1 mobile games company in the U.S. and #2 globally, with more than $10 billion in lifetime revenue. Scopely has been recognized multiple times as one of TIME's "100 Most Influential Companies in the World" and Fast Company's "World's Most Innovative Companies."
Requirements:
- Strong background in C# development, with experience in coding, system design, APIs, and services
- Solid knowledge of distributed systems, data modeling, and performance optimization
- Experience with databases (SQL and/or NoSQL) and messaging/queue systems
- Familiarity with cloud environments (e.g., AWS)
- Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills, with the ability to quickly understand complex systems
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to work well with diverse teams
- Passion for engineering best practices and dedication to producing high-quality, maintainable code and product testing
- Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and programming paradigms
- Understanding of security best practices in backend systems
- Experience exploring AI-assisted tools (LLMs, copilots, automation frameworks) to improve productivity and accelerate iteration cycles
- Experience building internal tooling and automation pipelines
Bonus qualifications:
- Experience with observability stacks (e.g., Datadog)
- Familiarity with live game development and operations (rollback systems, safety nets, iterative release)
- Knowledge of microservices architectures and event-driven systems
- Blazor experience
