Senior Server Programmer (World of Warships)

Job Overview

Server Core team develops and maintains critical core services. We work on code that handles game clusters, manages game realm connectivity, stores player data, manages player inventory and assets, distributes game sessions in the most optimized way, and integrates server with external services. Given the large number of concurrent players, our work is important for ensuring stability, and a smooth gaming experience.

As a cohesive team, we value cooperation and problem-solving. If you're passionate about high-load systems and want to shape the future of a globally connected game, we would love to hear from you!

Reports to

Server Core Lead

What will you do?

• Own complex features end-to-end, from requirements to production
• Decompose large problems into manageable tasks, define service/module boundaries
• Ensure scalability, performance, and fault-tolerance
• Improve engineering culture: tools, testing, observability, automation
• Mentor mid-level engineers and support team decision-making

What are we looking for?

• 5+ years of professional development experience with C++ or other statically typed languages such as C#, Java, or Rust
• Willingness to work primarily in Python; prior Python experience is a plus
• Experience building and maintaining complex, stateful backend systems
• Solid understanding of concurrency, multithreading, and asynchronous execution
• Experience investigating and resolving performance issues
• Hands-on experience with databases, query optimization, caching, and messaging
• Skilled in monitoring, logging, and observability practices
• Experienced in building reliable, secure backend systems
• Guides less experienced developers
• Makes sound technical decisions under ambiguity
• Ensures delivery of features that create real user value
• Raises the overall technical quality bar
• Advanced level of English language

Work mode

• Hybrid (2-3 days of work from the office).
• This role isn't eligible for relocation & immigration support.

Benefits

Benefits and perks are tailored to the local market and culture. Our benefits in Belgrade include:

• Additional vacation days based on years of service at Wargaming: up to 5 days on top of the statutory minimum
• Additional paid time off (5 Personal Days, Birthday Leave, Marriage Leave, Compassionate Leave)
• Sick Leave Compensation, Maternity Leave Benefits  
• Premium Private Health Insurance
• Career development and education opportunities within the company
• English clubs and platform for learning languages
• Mental well-being program (iFeel)
• Commuting allowance
• Company events
• FitPass membership
• Discounts for employees
• Personal Gaming Account
• Coffee, fruits, and snacks in the office
• On-site canteen with subsidized prices for food and drinks
• Seniority Awards
• Referral program - you can recommend the best talents to the Company and receive a reward

Please submit your CV in English to ensure smooth processing and review.