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The Backend Programmer will be responsible for making the game more efficient, secure, reliable, and scalable.  The role involves collaborating with experts to extend and implement services and applications.  The programmer will be working on a live game, requiring quick responses to live issues, and strong communication for team trust and collaboration. Responsibilities include designing and testing backend functionality, driving feature implementation, ensuring backends are stable, integrating external services, and participating in on-call rotation.

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<div>We are a mobile game company, based in both Helsinki and Berlin, creating world-class entertainment by building a portfolio of hit games. Since our launch in 2020, our first chart-topping game Merge Mansion has been entertaining over 60 million players worldwide, and we have grown into a team of over 250. Our mission is to entertain hundreds of millions of people for decades, with our games, and also through our creative marketing, community, and beyond – while having fun with it.&nbsp; We’re ordinary people crafting extraordinary games with passion and ambition, united by our culture of trust, psychological safety and wellbeing.</div><div>We are looking for a highly skilled Backend Programmer to make our game more efficient, secure, reliable, and scalable. You'll be joining the Backend Tech Team, collaborating with experts in programming, data, infrastructure, and player experience to extend and implement services and applications. Working on a live game comes with unique challenges—your code will interact with millions of players, and you'll need to respond quickly to live issues, requiring creativity, attention to detail, and adaptability. This role values strong communication and collaboration, which are essential for building trust and working well with the team. More about Metacore crafts: <a href="https://metacoregames.com/our-crafts">https://metacoregames.com/our-crafts</a>&nbsp; Responsibilities <ul> <li>Designing, implementing, and testing game backend functionality for a single mobile game using C# and latest Microsoft .NET technologies</li> <li>Driving feature implementation from design to deployment and monitoring</li> <li>Ensuring game backends are stable, secure, efficient, and scalable</li> <li>Integrating external services with game servers</li> <li>Collaborating with the backend technology provider</li> <li>Supporting other programmers and developers in their requests for tooling and features</li> <li>Participating in on-call rotation for live monitoring and troubleshooting with various stakeholders</li> <li>Working on a live game with its particular challenges, including rigorous testing, migrations, monitoring, and maintenance</li> </ul> Requirements <ul> <li>Experience writing quality code, especially in C# using .NET framework</li> <li>Proficient in working with databases, especially SQL</li> <li>Good understanding of stateful and stateless server architectures</li> <li>Ability to work with frontend technologies, including Vue and REST APIs</li> <li>Skills in integrating external services or third-party APIs with existing backend systems</li> <li>Expertise in building and operating scalable applications for a large number of simultaneous users</li> <li>Proficiency with cloud services such as AWS</li> <li>Experience in conducting performance testing and working with monitoring tools like Grafana, Prometheus, and Loki</li> </ul> What We Offer <ul> <li>Workplace where we aim high, without taking ourselves too seriously</li> <li>Autonomy and accountability with support to foster professional development</li> <li>Great opportunities to grow with the company</li> <li>Work-life balance and strong emphasis on wellbeing</li> <li>Approachable leaders with low ego</li> <li>Flexible hybrid workplace where people enjoy working at the office</li> </ul> Basics <ul> <li>Location: Helsinki, Finland</li> <li>Relocation: Relocating to Finland expected, full support provided</li> <li>Work model: Mix of office and remote work</li> <li>Working language: English</li> </ul></div><div>Our equal opportunity statement To entertain hundreds of millions of people for decades, we need diverse teams that understand our diverse audiences. The key to unleash our creativity is a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture of trust where Metacoreans from all walks of life can be themselves. We celebrate our differences and believe they are the strength that drives us forward. We are committed to offering equal opportunities for all, regardless of background, age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, disability, gender, sexual orientation, family status, education, socioeconomic status or any other characteristic. We build and maintain a workplace and industry free of harassment and discrimination. We also aspire to have DE&amp;I as a fundamental part of our game design process to enable us to create even better and more inclusive games, communities and entertainment. If you require any support or have specific needs during the application process, please don't hesitate to let us know. We look forward to hearing from you! &nbsp; Our culture Our culture is based on trust, psychological safety and wellbeing. At Metacore, autonomy and accountability go firmly hand in hand, and we cultivate a diverse and inclusive workplace where you can be yourself. We are collaborative and humble, and think “we” before “me”. We enable focus through transparency and ownership. We aim high, and aspire to be nothing less than the best game company in the world to work for. To create even better games, communities and entertainment, we welcome talent with diverse experiences, who are passionate about their roles and bold in their ambition.&nbsp; We have collectively defined our culture and values, and we uphold them together, every day. Read more about our culture: <a href="https://metacoregames.com/culture">https://metacoregames.com/culture</a></div>

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As a Sales Development Representative at SmartBear, you will be part of a collaborative environment, working with Account Executives and Sales Managers to strategize outreach and gain exposure to the entire sales cycle. Responsibilities include qualifying inbound leads, conducting high-volume outreach, converting leads to pipeline, and collaborating on outbound campaigns. You will also receive training and enablement on product knowledge and sales skills.

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<div>At SmartBear, we believe building great software starts with quality—and we’re helping our customers make that happen every day. Our solution hubs—SmartBear API Hub, SmartBear Insight Hub, and SmartBear Test Hub, featuring HaloAI, bring visibility and automation to software development, making it easier for teams to deliver high-quality software faster. SmartBear is trusted by over 16 million developers, testers, and software engineers at 32,000+ organizations – including innovators like Adobe, JetBlue, FedEx, and Microsoft. Sales Development Representative <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"> Be a part of a high energy, collaborative environment. Throughout your SDR tenure, you’ll work directly with Account Executives and Sales Managers to strategize on targeted outreach and to gain exposure to the entire sales cycle. </li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"> Extensive tech stack at your fingertips – Salesforce, Outreach, ZoomInfo, Gong, Linkedin Sales Navigator, 6sense, Drift, AppAnnie, and more! </li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"> Follow up on inbound leads and run targeted ABX campaigns to generate pipeline for the sales team – for both net new and existing customers. </li> </ul> The Sales Development Representative (SDR) position at SmartBear offers a great opportunity to rapidly advance your sales career at a cutting-edge tech company located in Somerville, MA. At SmartBear, we know that the key to success is a high-performing sales team. That’s why we’re looking to hire motivated SDRs to help generate a robust pipeline of qualified opportunities. We’re also huge believers in promoting from within – successful SDRs can be promoted to an Account Executive position within 12 months (sometimes faster!) As an SDR in the Somerville office, you’ll have the opportunity to be a part of a world-class sales team. This team is both highly competitive, collaborative and demands quality work at every level. Each SDR is paired with an Account Executive mentor from the Sales team and receives consistent coaching and training from leadership and their peers throughout the program. The environment fosters accelerated professional growth and shapes the next generation of Sales Professionals here at SmartBear. About the role As a Sales Development Representative you will: <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Work & qualify inbound leads via phone, email & chat</li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Conduct high volume outreach (60-100 activities per day)</li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Convert qualified conversations/leads to pipeline for sales team</li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Collaborate with Account Executives to generate targeted Outbound campaigns</li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Receive consistent training and enablement on product knowledge and sales skills </li> </ul> We are looking for you if you have: <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">1-2 years in a customer-facing role </li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">Strong communication skills </li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">Highly coachable with a strong willingness to learn</li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">Passionate desire to move up within a sales organization</li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">Local to our Headquarters in Somerville, MA </li> </ul> Did you know? 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