Lead Server Developer
RovioStockholm, Sweden
Posted March 1, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Rovio Entertainment Ltd. is a global mobile-first games company renowned for its Angry Birds brand, which has evolved from a popular mobile game to various entertainment products including movies. The company develops and publishes multiple mobile games across seven studios worldwide, with headquarters in Finland. Rovio's focus on innovation and cross-platform content has made it a distinctive player in the gaming industry.
Job Description
Rovio is seeking a Lead Server Developer to join the Angry Birds 2 team in Stockholm, responsible for technical direction of server-side logic and backend architecture, working closely with the Technical Director to evolve the game backend and support scalability with new players and features.
Requirements
- 10+ years of professional work experience in software development
- experience with cloud infrastructure on AWS with Kubernetes
- practical experience with concurrent and distributed systems
- good understanding of SQL and NoSQL databases
- proactive and empathetic mindset, with ability to build trust and drive consensus across the team
Benefits
- Relocation Assistance
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
- Visa Sponsorship
