Backend Software Engineer

What You Will Do Contribute to the development of robust, scalable, high-performance backend microservices and APIs. Support the upkeep and ongoing evolution of core service domains, ensuring reliability, throughput, and alignment with long-term architecture. Partner with product managers, designers, and game teams to translate complex into well-defined technical deliverables, plans, and milestones. Reduce technical debt by refactoring code, automating workflows, and modernizing legacy systems. Who We Think Will Be A Great Fit 1+ years of experience designing and delivering web services using modern programming languages (Java or Golang). Working knowledge of transport protocols (HTTP, gRPC) and API design best practices. Hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration platforms (e.g.Docker, Kubernetes). Familiarity with relational and NoSQL databases, including schema design and query performance tuning. Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation tooling (e.g., GitHub Actions). Good understanding of distributed systems fundamentals and microservice design patterns. Exposure to at least one public cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP). Experience with monitoring, logging, and observability frameworks. Familiarity with agile delivery methodologies. Knowledge of performance profiling, load testing, and bottleneck analysis. Strong communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly. A strong sense of ownership and a product-focused approach to problem solving Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field. Bonus Items Passion for gaming and building technology that powers player experiences. Bonus points for hands-on experience building microservices. What we offer you: Great Company Culture . We pride ourselves as being one of the most creative and innovative places to work, creativity, innovation, efficiency, diversity and philanthropy are among the core tenets of our organization and are integral drivers of our continued success. Growth : As a global entertainment company, we pride ourselves on creating environments where employees are encouraged to be themselves, inquisitive, collaborative and to grow within and around the company. Work Hard, Enjoy Life. Our employees’ bond, blow-off steam, and flex some creative muscles – through corporate boot camp classes, company parties, our Office gaming spaces, game release events, monthly socials, and team challenges. Benefits . Benefits include, but are not limited to; Discretionary bonus, Provident fund contributions, 1+5 medical insurance + top up options and access to Practo online Doctor consultation App, Employee assistance program, 3X CTC Life Assurance, 3X CTC Personal accident insurance, childcare services, 20 days holiday + statutory holidays, Perks . Gym reimbursement up to INR1150 per month, wellbeing program with the chance to earn up to $93 per annum, charitable giving program, access to learning platforms, employee discount program’s plus free games and events! As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to ensuring that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform their essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us if you need reasonable accommodation. Please note that 2K Games and its studios never uses instant messaging apps or personal email accounts to contact prospective employees or conduct interviews and when emailing, only use 2K.com accounts. #LI-Onsite