Backend Developer
Cypher Games
Software Engineering
Istanbul, İstanbul, Turkey
Posted on Nov 15, 2025
At Cypher Games, our backend systems are the invisible engine that powers millions of joyful player moments. As a Backend Developer, you’ll build the scalable architectures and reliable services that bring our games to life. From designing core systems to optimizing live operations, your work will ensure smooth, seamless, and unforgettable experiences for players around the world.
If you love crafting robust code, enjoy tackling complex technical challenges, and want to shape the foundation of games played by millions, we’d be thrilled to have you join our team.
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain scalable backend systems for our mobile games.
- Develop and optimize core services that power live game operations.
- Write clean, testable, and maintainable code while applying OOP and design pattern principles.
- Collaborate closely with product, game, and art teams to create seamless player experiences.
- Monitor live game services and ensure performance, stability, and scalability.
- Contribute ideas to improve our tools, architecture, and engineering culture.
Requirements
- 3+ years of backend development experience.
- Strong understanding of C#, ASP.NET Core, and SignalR for real-time systems.
- Experience with MongoDB / Redis / AWS or equivalent technologies.
- Experience with asynchronous programming and handling high-concurrency scenarios.
- Solid grasp of OOP, design patterns, and software architecture.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to performance optimization.
- Eagerness to learn, share, and grow in a collaborative environment.
- Passion for games; you love building systems that make play possible!
Nice to Have
- Experience in mobile game backend systems.
- Knowledge of concurrency, distributed systems, or multiplayer architecture.
- Experience with additional programming languages (e.g., Go, Python, Java).Familiarity with Docker, Terraform, or infrastructure as code.
- Experience with observability tools (OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, Jaeger).
- Experience with AI-assisted development and a critical eye for code quality.
