Senior Java Backend DevOps Engineer AI-First (mfd)

Goodgame Studios

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Hamburg - Germany

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 30+ days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

We are transforming into an AI-first engineering organization. As a Senior Java Backend / DevOps Engineer your role evolves from code producer to technical architect and orchestrator. You will guide AI agents to design test and deploy our high-scale gaming systems. You remain the expert ensuring architectural integrity but with 10-20 the traditional velocity. AI amplifies your impact - you control the output.

Your Job

  • Architect & Orchestrate: Build and own scalable Java microservices (AWS K8s Terraform ArgoCD) end-to-end. You design the architecture; AI agents handle the heavy lifting of implementation.

  • Lead AI Agents: Act as the technical lead for AI models. You provide precise constraints and architectural context then review and validate the code to ensure production-grade security and performance.

  • Accelerate DevOps: Leverage AI to automate CI/CD generate tests document systems and identify bottlenecks in distributed environments much faster than traditional methods.

  • Modernize & Evolve: Use AI tools to continuously refactor legacy code and evolve platform services for our game teams.

  • Shape the Future: Help define our AI-first engineering processes and set the standard for how software is built across the entire company.

Your Profile

  • Engineering Core: 5 years in Java backend development with deep expertise in distributed systems high-load architectures and the cloud-native stack (AWS K8s Docker).

  • Architectural Mindset: You dont just write code; you design clean resilient and scalable systems.

  • AI-Ready Communication: You possess strong analytical skills to decompose complex problems into precise instructions - directing both human teams and AI agents clearly.

  • Tooling & Spirit: Familiarity with AI coding tools (Claude Cursor Copilot) combined with the curiosity and adaptability to thrive in a radically accelerated environment.

Why Join Us

  • Global Impact: Work on backend systems serving millions of players worldwide with real ownership and high autonomy.

  • Pioneer the Future: Dont just write code - shape how its built. Join us in defining the industry standard for AI-first engineering.

  • Force Multiplier: Build faster safer and smarter. We value clarity and innovation; AI handles the manual repetition.

In this role youll join Goodgame Studios. Collaborate closely with our 30 dedicated professionals employ your initiative and strong communication skills to seamlessly integrate your ideas into our MMO pioneer games with more than 200 million registered players worldwide and a history of more than 1bn in revenues. If youre ready to take on this challenge and thrive in a high-target environment we want you on our team!

Goodgame Studios is known for successful strategy titles and data-driven game development. We self-publish our games in-house and have all relevant professions under one roof. Plus we are part of Stillfront Group one of Europes leading game publishers with a strong focus on long-term IP growth.


We are transforming into an AI-first engineering organization. As a Senior Java Backend / DevOps Engineer your role evolves from code producer to technical architect and orchestrator. You will guide AI agents to design test and deploy our high-scale gaming systems. You remain the expert ensuring arc...
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  • Laboratory Experience
  • Vendor Management
  • Design Controls
  • C/C++
  • FDA Regulations
  • Intellectual Property Law
  • ISO 13485
  • Research Experience
  • SolidWorks
  • Research & Development
  • Internet Of Things
  • Product Development

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Goodgame Studios is a leading free-to-play, online games development company active on web and mobile platforms. We self-publish our games in-house and have all relevant professions under one roof: Game Development, Quality Assurance, Community Management and Customer Support to Busin ... View more

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