If you’re looking to make the best co-op games in the world, you’ve come to the right place. We're proud to have some of the best game makers and collaborators in the industry within our four walls. What's more, we're a fun bunch of game developers, who love to indulge in our passion for video games together. Our games are not for everyone. Are they for you?

We are now looking for a 

Backend Engineer 

with interest in DevOps

Are you a Backend Engineer looking to level up and dive into the world of DevOps? Do you have a strong foundation in backend development but crave the opportunity to expand your skill set and take the next step in your career? Our team is seeking a motivated individual who wants to have one foot in software development and is eager to broaden their competence in DevOps, even if you haven't yet amassed all the experiences typically associated with it. If you're someone who thrives on continuous learning and is excited about the prospect of bridging the gap between development and operations, then we want to hear from you.

This is your chance to embark on a journey of professional growth and make a significant impact in shaping the future of our technology infrastructure.

Who you are:

• Proven experience in backend development using C# and ASP.NET Core, or other object oriented frameworks.

• Familiarity with frameworks for distributed and scalable systems.

• Strong expertise in designing and optimizing database structures, preferably with SQL Server.

• Have a passion for DevOps, including monitoring and developer experience.

• Experience with cloud technologies and container frameworks, preferably Azure and Kubernetes

• Understanding of microservices architecture and best practices.

What you'll do

• Application Development: Design and develop backend solutions using C#, ASP.NET Core, and Microsoft Orleans, ensuring high performance, scalability, and maintainability.

• CI/CD: You’ll take ownership of the build and deployment pipelines, ensuring zero down-time deployments

• Cloud Engineering: Utilize Azure services to build and optimize cloud-based backend components and make use of monitoring tools to track live performance.

• Database Management: Design and implement efficient database structures using SQL Server, optimizing data storage, and retrieval for optimal system performance.

• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to understand requirements, provide technical insights, and ensure the successful delivery of projects.

Our tech stack

• NET/C#, Docker, Kubernetes/AKS, Azure, SQL Server, CosmosDB, Redis, Grafana, Terraform

How to apply

If you think that this position matches your background and skills, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV in English as soon as possible. We ask that your application always include relevant work samples or a link to your portfolio.

We interview candidates continuously and hire when we find a good fit.

Practical Information

Scope: Full-time: 40 hours per week with initial 6 month probation period.
Location: Office first, hybrid solution possible. You need to be eligble to work in Sweden.

We are a pet friendly office! You can expect to find dogs and occasionally some cats around.

What we offer

Arrowhead Game Studios is a growing team of about 100+ people, best known for our co-op titles. Despite our size, we remain a friendly and down to earth bunch, who love to indulge in our passion for video games together.

Located in a newly built, custom-tailored offices on the Hammarby Kaj waterfront, we enjoy everything Stockholm has to offer. A thriving game dev scene, along with all types of activities are immediately available on our doorstep.

Our talented developers are crucial to our success, therefore we put a lot of emphasis in creating and maintaining a prosperous culture. We’re committed to open and transparent communication. Your ideas are welcomed, valued, appreciated - the ceiling for creative discussions is high.

We also have numerous work benefits for all our employees. You can read about them here!