Java Backend Engineer

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Full-time Networks & Systems, Software Development
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Location
helsinki, uusimaa, Finland
Posted
June 03, 2026

Job Description

Are you an experienced Senior Java Backend Engineer with strong AWS expertise & infrastructure‑as‑code skills?

This is a contract opportunity to join a game development team operating large‑scale backend services on AWS. You’ll play a key role in optimising infrastructure, improving service efficiency and contributing directly to backend systems. This role is ideal for someone who combines DevOps excellence with hands‑on engineering capability and a strong focus on performance and cost optimisation.

About the role

You will be responsible for operating, maintaining and optimising cloud‑based backend services. The role goes beyond traditional infrastructure management, requiring the ability to work at the application layer to improve efficiency, scalability and cost performance. You will collaborate closely with game teams to ensure backend systems are reliable, observable and performant at scale.

What you’ll do

  • Operate and ...