Backend C++ Developer

Values Value is a recruiting company with expertise in game development. We are currently looking for an experienced Backend C++ Developer on behalf of our client – a game developer and publisher based in Cyprus, focusing on a 4X strategy mobile game.

We’re seeking a specialist to join a team working on core features of a large-scale multiplayer game project with a codebase of approximately 300,000 SLOC, composed of multiple services running in hundreds of instances.

What are you working on?

• Genres: Strategy, MMO
• Platforms: Mobile, PC, Browser

What kind of professional are we looking for?

• 6+ years of commercial C++ experience, including at least 3+ years in backend development.

• Solid knowledge of C++17/20, STL, RAII, templates (including concepts).

• Proficiency in software design principles: SOLID, YAGNI/KISS/DRY, and common design patterns.

• Understanding of service-oriented and command-based architecture approaches.

• Knowledge of networking and concurrency: TCP/HTTP, RPC (e.g., gRPC/protobuf), thread pools, async/await principles.

• Experience with observability tools: Prometheus, InfluxDB, Grafana (or equivalents).
  Participation in architectural documentation and reviews (ADR / RFC).

• Experience leading a feature: estimation, planning, task breakdown, delivery.

• Understanding of relational databases and SQL.

• Proficiency in Linux development tools: CMake/Ninja, gdb, profiling.
  Willingness or experience using Python for tooling/automation.

➕ Nice to Have:

• Code samples available for review.

• Knowledge of different backend architectural patterns.

• Familiarity with RabbitMQ / Kafka and event-driven design.

• Experience with authoritative server architectures.

• Experience with server-side or client-side game logic.
  Familiarity with C++ best practices (e.g., C++ Core Guidelines).

• Hands-on experience designing large-scale features or systems.

• Experience with additional high-level programming languages.

Passion for software architecture and continuous self-development.

Why do we enjoy working here?

• Official employment in Cyprus.

• Full relocation support for you and your family to Limassol, Cyprus.

• Competitive salary package, including a 13th salary.

• Bonuses for exceptional performance, work anniversaries, marriage, and childbirth.

• Private health insurance for you and your dependents.

• Monthly school allowance for pre-school and school-aged children.

• Lunch compensation.

• Company-sponsored learning and development: courses, books, language classes, etc.

• Friendly monthly office events and epic annual offsite parties (birthday & Christmas).