Backend Game Developer

**About Us**

MON Co. is a development studio and publisher at the intersection of gaming, entertainment, and blockchain technology. Originally operating as LiquidX, MON Co. is the force behind Pixelmon, its flagship IP franchise, and MON Protocol, a cutting-edge Web3 platform. The company is led by a team of seasoned executives from top gaming and entertainment studios. MON Co. aims to deliver high-quality, engaging experiences across a variety of entertainment platforms, including games, digital content, and transmedia storytelling, as it bridges the gap between Web2 and Web3.

MON Co.’s ecosystem includes MON Protocol, which drives Web3 partnerships and tokenized gaming economies, and MON Ventures, which invests in emerging IPs and projects like Eternal League. With a growing community of over 1 million Pixelmon fans, a robust partner network of over 80 blockchain-native games, and a rapidly expanding portfolio, MON Co. is dedicated to shaping the future of entertainment for a global audience.

The Challenge

As a Backend Game Developer at LiquidX, you will play a crucial role in shaping the backbone of our exciting new MOBA game. You'll be responsible for designing and implementing robust server architectures that ensure seamless gameplay experiences for our users. Expect to collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-performance, scalable solutions that push the boundaries of multiplayer gaming.

**What you Can Expect to Work On**:

- Design and Implementation: Develop and maintain backend systems for our MOBA game, focusing on server architecture, database management, and gameplay mechanics.
- Networking and Multiplayer Functionality: Implement robust networking solutions to ensure smooth real-time interactions and game state synchronization for players.
- Iterate Rapidly on Build Cycles: Work through sprints to write clean, efficient code while keeping future roadmaps in mind.
- Align Across Departments: Collaborate with game designers, frontend developers, and product managers to ensure cohesive development across concurrent build phases.
- Maintain High Standards for Code: Balance trade-offs such as speed, security, and scalability during development to ensure a high-quality product.

**Requirements**:
**What You Need to Succeed**:

- Relevant Experience: Have 5+ years as a Software Engineer in a product-based environment, preferably in gaming. Experience developing MOBA games is a nice to have.
- Technologies: Proficiency with the following technologies:

- Unreal Engine (C++ and Blueprints)
- HTTP/REST API Integration
- JSON Parsing and Serialization in Unreal
- API Authentication and Security (OAuth/JWT Implementation, Encryption Protocols like SSL/TLS)
- AWS services such as Gamelift and Flexmatch
- Version Control and Collaboration Tools
- Communication: Strong communication skills to align with internal and external stakeholders effectively.
- Team Player: A desire to take ownership of projects and collaborate with a highly driven team.

**Benefits**

**Why You'll Love Working with Us**:

- We Listen. Your voice, ideas, and suggestions matters to us, as we continuously evolve
- Our People. You’ll be working with a diverse, multicultural, international, talented, fun, supportive, and innovative people and teams. We are people you can be proud to work with
- On The Edge of Innovation. Working on the latest technological, social and financial trends that is web3 and blockchain
- Flat Organisation. our team is a community, we work together as a team from all levels in true decentralised spirit