Senior Backend Engineer (Gameplay & Real-time Systems)

upstep academy
Full-time Mumbai, Maharashtra Computer Occupations
Posted:
June 05, 2026
Location:
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Job Description

Role Overview
We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to take ownership of our core Gameplay Backend. You will be responsible for the systems that power real-time chess matches, player ratings, and complex data synchronizations. This is a high-impact role where you will work autonomously on feature development and system stability.

Key Responsibilities
● Own the Gameplay Engine: Maintain and extend the real-time gameplay logic, ensuring low-latency synchronization of chess moves via WebSockets.
● API Development: Design and implement robust RESTful APIs using Spring Boot and WebFlux to support frontend applications.
● Data Integrity: Manage complex data models in MySQL and optimize high-performance caching strategies using Redis.
● System Integration: Maintain and improve integrations with Salesforce, and other third-party services.
● Scalability & Performance: Optimize Nginx configurations and Dockerized deployments to ensure system reliability under lo...

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Job Overview

Job Type: Full-time
Location: Mumbai, India
Posted: June 05, 2026
Deadline: July 15, 2026