Associate - Backend Developer - Java

· BlackLight Games

About Us

We are BlackLight Games; we bring culturally relevant synchronous multiplayer games experience to mobile. Our games have been rocking the Play Stores since launch. We have built cutting-edge back-

end technology; we take pride that our games are played by more than 1 million players daily.

Our flagship game, Ludo SuperStar has been downloaded more than 100 million times. Other titles include – CallBreak, Carrom, Solitaire, Spider Solitaire and Word games.

Website link- https://blacklightsw.com/

Position: Backend Developer( Java/SpringBoot/MySQL)

Location: Noida

Educational Qualification: B.Tech/ MCA / M.Tech / M.Sc or relevant professional experience;

preferably in Computer Science.

Skills

ï‚· Backend: Java/SpringBoot ï‚· Databases: MySQL

Job Summary

We are looking for a skilled Backend Developer to join our growing team and help build scalable systems that power products used by millions every month. You will work on Java, Spring Boot, and

MySQL, with exposure to Node.js, crafting APIs and backend services that are reliable and production-grade.

What You Bring To The Team ï‚· 3-4 years of backend development experience with Java and Spring Boot as primary focus.

ï‚· Strong working knowledge of MySQL (schema design, query optimization, migrations).

ï‚· Understanding of REST APIs and system design.

ï‚· Comfort with live system debugging, monitoring, and performance tuning.

ï‚· A mindset of ownership and building with quality.

ï‚· Design and develop scalable, reliable backend services and APIs using Java, Spring Boot, and

MySQL.

ï‚· Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and best practices.

ï‚· Collaborate with the frontend and game backend teams for seamless feature delivery.

ï‚· Write clean, maintainable code with proper testing and documentation.

ï‚· Monitor, debug, and improve live systems, ensuring high availability.

Extra Gems For ï‚· Basic familiarity with Node.js and its ecosystem would be good to have.

ï‚· Experience working on a product that has launched and scaled to a solid user base would be good to have.

ï‚· Understanding of microservices architecture ï‚· Exposure to AWS or GCP for deployments and scaling.

ï‚· Understanding of caching, queues, and real-time data pipelines.

ï‚· Prior experience in product-focused startups.

Requirements

Benefits

Why Us?

· High Growth Startup

environment

· Company sponsored courses

and education material

· Lots of learning

opportunities

· Work with a super-talented

team of professionals

· Informal work-culture,

Casual Dress Code, multiple outings and trips

· Performance Based Bonus

· Competitive Salary

· Medical Insurance for you

and your family

Subsidies Lunch and

Unlimited Snacks, Tea & Coffee in the house at all times