Magic Media is a pioneering media, entertainment and tech group powered by creativity and innovation. We have a physical presence in 15 countries and expertise in the areas of art, animation, cybersecurity, game development, software development, VFX and video production amongst others. We work with leading developers and publishers within the games and tech industry, providing support and solutions designed around individual needs and carried out by global experts.

We are currently expanding our backend development team to support cutting-edge game and software projects. We're looking for talented C++ developers who are passionate about building robust, scalable, and high-performance server-side systems. As a Back End Developer, you will be embedded in the development team and participate in architecture discussions, technical meetings, and feature implementation.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable back-end systems and server infrastructure using C++.
• Implement and optimize game servers, APIs, and networking protocols
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following industry best practices.
• Debug and resolve complex technical issues in production environments.
• Collaborate with front-end developers, game designers, and other team members to integrate systems.
• Perform code reviews and contribute to technical documentation.
• Optimize performance, memory usage, and server response times.
• Implement security measures and data protection protocols.

Requirements

• 5+ years experience in software development, with strong C++ expertize.
• Demonstrated experience in back-end architecture and server-side development.
• Proficiency in modern C++ standards (C++11/14/17 or later).
• Experience with networking protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, WebSockets).
• Knowledge of database systems, ideally Apache Cassandra.
• Comfortable with version control systems (Git, Perforce).
• Strong understanding of multithreading, concurrency, and asynchronous programming.
• Familiarity with Linux/Unix environments.
• Fluent in English.

DESIRABLE PLUSES:

• Past experience of database migrations/upgrades.
• Experience in the gaming industry or real-time multiplayer systems.
• Familiarity with containerization and microservices architectures.
• Understanding of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with performance profiling and optimization tools.

Benefits

• Project-based remote position with a possibility for long-term engagement.
• An opportunity to hone and improve your skills by applying them to a diverse variety of engaging projects.
• Be part of an international group with offices worldwide.
• Career growth and development.
• Working closely with a team of like-minded people in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.
• Ongoing training and professional self-improvement opportunities.
• Flexible working hours.
• Competitive compensation package.
• An inclusive culture and open communication.

At Magic Media, our passion lies in gaming. Our vision is to create and deliver engaging and interesting games for our clients. We can deliver this high-quality work on any platform, whether it be on a console, PC, or mobile. We know that reputation and results go hand-in-hand. Therefore, we work hard to find experts and talented creators to deliver the best results.