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.

About Wargaming

Wargaming is an award-winning online game developer and publisher headquartered in Nicosia, Cyprus. Operating since 1998, Wargaming has become one of the leaders in the gaming industry with 15 offices worldwide, including studios in Chicago, Prague, Shanghai, Tokyo, and Vilnius. Our diverse and multicultural team works together to deliver a top-class experience to millions of players who enjoy Wargaming s titles across all major gaming platforms. Our flagship products include free-to-play hits World of Tanks, World of Warships and World of Tanks Blitz.

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