Senior Server Engineer (Python) – Join a World-Class Game Studio!

Grafton Recruitment byl založen v roce 1982 a patří k předním dodavatelům personálního poradenství. Je jednou z největších nezávislých evropských firem, která vyhledává zaměstnance napříč všemi sektory a pracovními pozicemi. V ČR nás můžete navštívit na 14 pobočkách. Více na www.grafton.cz

We’re building something extraordinary, a groundbreaking multiplayer strategy game that’s still under wraps. Our vision is bold, and we’re assembling a top-tier global team to make it happen. If you dream of creating games that captivate millions of players worldwide, this is your chance to join a group of passionate innovators who won’t stop until they succeed.

Why You’ll Love This Role

Work on a unique, unannounced title with massive potential

Be part of a small, elite team where your impact truly matters

Flexible setup: Remote or Prague-based office

Inclusive, diverse, and supportive culture

Opportunity to shape core server technology for a next-gen game

What You’ll Do

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs in Python running on AWS ️
• Implement new features and collaborate across teams to deliver the best technical solutions
• Plan and evolve our server architecture to enable exciting gameplay innovations
• Optimize server performance and scalability for millions of players
• Analyze player behavior and fortify systems against exploits, bots, and cheaters
• Work closely with QA to ensure high-quality, bug-free releases
• Deploy, monitor, and manage applications in cloud environments
• Stay ahead of trends in Python, Redis, AWS, and gaming tech

NABÍZÍME

• 25 days of vacation
• Flexible home-office (remote possible)
• Flexible working hours
• Global-scale long-term projects and stability
• Full-time contract (HPP for unlimited period)
• A family-like atmosphere
• An environment where your impact truly matters
• A strong emphasis on learning and personal growth
• Working on games of min. 5M+ downloads (truly the minimum)

POŽADUJEME

What We’re Looking For

Proven experience in high-availability backend systems (ideally large-scale games or apps)

Expert in Python and frameworks like Flask, Tornado, or FastAPI

Strong knowledge of async programming, Redis, RESTful APIs, and low-latency code

Solid understanding of Linux, Docker, and relational databases (MySQL or similar)

Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and game server architectures

Security mindset: preventing intrusions, injections, and cheating

Bonus Points If You Have

Experience with AWS services (EC2, RDS, S3, IAM)

Knowledge of Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform)

Familiarity with messaging systems (RabbitMQ, Redis Streams)

Understanding of network infrastructure and cloud networking concepts

Skills in traffic analysis and monitoring tools like Datadog or Kibana

DALŠÍ POŽADAVKY

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Send us your CV in English and Czech if you have one. For more related job opportunities visit https://www.grafton.cz/en/job-search