Scopely is looking for a Server Engineer to join our Star Trek Fleet Command team within our Live Games Portfolio division, based remotely in Spain.

At Scopely, we care deeply about what we do and want to inspire play every day - whether in our work environments alongside our talented colleagues or through our deep connections with our communities of players. We are a global team of game lovers who are developing, publishing and innovating the mobile games industry, connecting millions of people around the world daily.

Star Trek Fleet Command is a standout success in the gaming industry. Launched in 2018, our in-house developed 4X Strategy MMO has continually evolved, earning its place as one of the top-grossing games on the market.

What You Will Do

We are seeking a backend Engineer to join our team and build both game server systems and platform microservices that power our live products

• Implement and maintain backend systems and microservices in Python running on AWS, contributing to reliability, scalability, performance, and secure communication between systems.
• Collaborate with game and platform teams to implement backend solutions aligned with product and technical requirements.
• Collaborate with client engineers to define, implement, and evolve backend APIs and service contracts that support gameplay and live features.
• Monitor services in production and help identify and resolve performance issues using logs, metrics, and observability tools.
• Help maintain backend resilience and security by following established best practices and guidelines.
• Work closely with QA and operations teams to deliver well-tested, observable, and reliable code to production.
• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and team knowledge sharing.
• Deploy and monitor services in a cloud-native environment using AWS, containers, and CI/CD pipelines

What We're Looking For

• Understanding of web fundamentals (HTTP, REST APIs, request/response lifecycle, status codes, etc.).
• Familiarity with distributed systems concepts and microservices architectures, including service communication, data consistency, and fault tolerance in high-traffic environments.
• Proficiency in Python and familiarity with frameworks such as FastAPI, Flask, or Tornado, and an understanding of async programming and concurrency.
• Experience working with and maintaining existing backend systems in production environments.
• Experience debugging issues in production environments, identifying and helping resolve performance issues
• Understanding of SQL and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., MySQL, Postgres, DynamoDB).
• Familiarity with Linux environments, Docker containers, and cloud platforms (preferably AWS).
• Understanding of backend security fundamentals and willingness to learn best practices.
• Experience with version control, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with client engineers and cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end features.
• Strong problem-solving skills and eagerness to learn and grow as an engineer.

Bonus Points

• Exposure to Redis (including Redis Cloud / Elasti Cache).
• Familiarity with messaging systems (RabbitMQ, Kafka, AWS SQS, or Redis Streams).
• Experience with observability and debugging tools (e.g., Datadog, Kibana, tracing systems). Experience working with APIs and understanding service contracts and client-server integration.
• Experience optimizing backend services for performance or scalability.
• Familiarity with Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform.
• Interest in game backend architectures (stateful and stateless systems)

At Scopely, we create games for everyone - and want to ensure that the people behind our games reflect that! We are committed to creating a diverse, supportive work environment where everyone is treated with respect. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and welcome individuals from all backgrounds to join us & embrace the adventure!

Please ensure that the résumé/CV you attach is written in English.

About Scopely

Scopely is a leading video game and global interactive entertainment company, home to many of the world’s most beloved and enduring experiences, including two of the most successful mobile games of all-time “MONOPOLY GO!” and “Pokémon GO,” along with “Stumble Guys,” “Star Trek™ Fleet Command,” “MARVEL Strike Force,” “WWE Champions,” the Scrabble® franchise, “Yahtzee® With Buddies,” and many others. Across mobile, web, PC, and console, Scopely creates, develops, publishes, and live-operates one of the most diversified and award-winning portfolios in the games industry — bringing hundreds of millions of players together through a shared love of play.

Founded in 2011, Scopely is powered by its exceptional team — including thousands of world-class gamemakers around the globe, a distinctive tenet-driven culture, and its proprietary technology platform, Playgami. Together, these strengths have fueled Scopely’s position as the #1 mobile games company in the U.S. and #2 globally, generating more than $10 billion in lifetime revenue. Whether building global sensations like “MONOPOLY GO!” from the ground up, or expanding through strategic acquisitions, including the Fox Next, GSN, and Niantic games businesses — Scopely consistently delivers experiences players love today and return to for years to come.

Recognized multiple times as one of the "100 Most Influential Companies in the World" by TIME magazine and one of Fast Company's "World's Most Innovative Companies" and “Best Workplaces for Innovators,” Scopely believes that video games can be a force for good — creating meaningful connections, vibrant communities, and making life better through play.

Scopely has global operations and partners across four continents in more than a dozen countries worldwide. For more information, visit: https://www.scopely.com/.

Notice to Candidates: Scopely will never request payment or financial information during the application or hiring process. Please apply only through our official website and verify that all Talent Partner communications come from an email address ending in @scopely.com.

Should you have any questions or encounter any fraudulent requests/emails/websites, please immediately contact recruiting@scopely.com. Our job applicant privacy policies are available here: California Privacy Notice and EEA/UK Privacy Notice.

Employment at Scopely is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications. Scopely does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.