#HiringAlert Job Role: Principal Java Engineer Location: Hybrid – Kolkata (3–4 days per week in office) Industry: Gaming / Real-time Systems / Technology Employment Type: Full-Time Salary: Based on experience and aligned with industry standards. About the Role We’re a fast-growing start-up in the gaming industry, building high-performance, real-time platforms that power immersive digital experiences. We’re looking for a Principal Java Engineer to lead the design and development of scalable backend systems that support live, data-intensive applications. This is a hybrid role based in Kolkata, ideal for someone who thrives on solving technical challenges, enjoys taking ownership, and wants to build great software in a dynamic, informal, and high-energy environment. Key Responsibilities Design and develop scalable, resilient backend systems using Java (17+) and Spring Boot Architect APIs, microservices, and real-time backend components for gaming platforms Own backend infrastructure, deployment pipelines, monitoring, and system performance Collaborate with product and delivery teams to translate ideas into production-ready features Take full ownership of backend architecture — from planning to delivery and iteration Continuously improve code quality, engineering practices, and overall system design Required Skills & Experience 10–15 years of experience in backend engineering with strong expertise in Java (preferably 17+) and Spring Boot Proven experience building high-performance, distributed systems at scale Hands-on with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure), Docker, and Kubernetes Strong understanding of SQL and NoSQL databases, caching (e.g., Redis), and messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ) Solid skills in debugging, performance tuning, and system optimization Ability to work independently, make pragmatic decisions, and collaborate in a hybrid team setup Good to Have Experience in gaming, real-time platforms, or multiplayer systems Familiarity with Web Sockets, telemetry pipelines, or event-driven architecture Exposure to CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and observability tools Why Join Us? Work in a creative, fast-paced domain that blends engineering depth with product excitement Flat structure and high trust — focus on outcomes, not formalities Visible impact — everything you build will be used by real players in real time Informal, collaborative culture — where we take our work seriously, but not ourselves Flexible hybrid setup — 3 to 4 days a week in-office, with room for focused work and team alignment How to Apply Send your resume or portfolio to : talent@projectpietech.com We’d love to hear from engineers who are passionate about solving hard problems and building something exciting from the ground up. #HiringNow#JavaJobs#BackendEngineer#PrincipalEngineer#JavaDeveloper#SpringBoot #SoftwareEngineering#GamingIndustryJobs#RealTimeSystems#TechJobsIndia#KolkataJobs #EngineeringLeadership#MicroservicesArchitecture#CloudEngineering#JoinOurTeam #StartupJobs#ProjectPieTechnologies#JobAlert#NowHiring#WorkWithUs#CareerOpportunity #HiringEngineersJavaDeveloper#BackendDeveloper#Microservices#SoftwareArchitecture #CloudComputing#DistributedSystems#Kubernetes#Docker#Kafka#AWSJobs#DevOpsEngineering #NoSQL#WebSockets#RealTimeData#LifeAtProjectPie#JoinOurTeam#TechLeadership #InnovationDriven#BuildTheFuture#MakeAnImpact#EngineerTheFuture#TeamCulture#FlatHierarchy

As a Principal Java Engineer at our fast-growing start-up in the gaming industry, you will be responsible for leading the design and development of scalable backend systems that support live, data-intensive applications. This is a hybrid role based in Kolkata, offering an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives on solving technical challenges and wants to build great software in a dynamic and high-energy environment. Your key responsibilities will include designing and developing resilient backend systems using Java (17+) and Spring Boot, architecting APIs, microservices, and real-time backend components for gaming platforms, owning backend infrastructure, deployment pipelines, monitoring, and system performance, collaborating with product and delivery teams to translate ideas into production-ready features, and taking full ownership of backend architecture from planning to delivery and iteration. You will also be expected to continuously improve code quality, engineering practices, and overall system design. To succeed in this role, you should have 10-15 years of experience in backend engineering with strong expertise in Java (preferably 17+) and Spring Boot, proven experience in building high-performance, distributed systems at scale, hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure), Docker, and Kubernetes, a strong understanding of SQL and NoSQL databases, caching (e.g., Redis), and messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ), solid skills in debugging, performance tuning, and system optimization, and the ability to work independently, make pragmatic decisions, and collaborate in a hybrid team setup. It would be advantageous if you have experience in gaming, real-time platforms, or multiplayer systems, familiarity with Web Sockets, telemetry pipelines, or event-driven architecture, exposure to CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and observability tools. Joining us means working in a creative, fast-paced domain that blends engineering depth with product excitement, in a flat structure and high trust environment where the focus is on outcomes, not formalities. You will have a visible impact as everything you build will be used by real players in real time, and you will be part of an informal, collaborative culture where work is taken seriously, but not ourselves. Additionally, you will enjoy a flexible hybrid setup with 3 to 4 days a week in-office, allowing for focused work and team alignment. If you are passionate about solving hard problems and building something exciting from the ground up, we would love to hear from you. Please send your resume or portfolio to talent@projectpietech.com to apply for this role. #HiringNow #JavaJobs #BackendEngineer #PrincipalEngineer #JavaDeveloper #SpringBoot #SoftwareEngineering #GamingIndustryJobs #RealTimeSystems #TechJobsIndia #KolkataJobs #EngineeringLeadership #MicroservicesArchitecture #CloudEngineering #JoinOurTeam #StartupJobs #ProjectPieTechnologies #JobAlert #NowHiring #WorkWithUs #CareerOpportunity #HiringEngineersJavaDeveloper #BackendDeveloper #Microservices #SoftwareArchitecture #CloudComputing #DistributedSystems #Kubernetes #Docker #Kafka #AWSJobs #DevOpsEngineering #NoSQL #WebSockets #RealTimeData #LifeAtProjectPie #JoinOurTeam #TechLeadership #InnovationDriven #BuildTheFuture #MakeAnImpact #EngineerTheFuture #TeamCulture #FlatHierarchy,