About Newzoo

Newzoo is the global leader in PC and console games data, empowering companies to make confident strategic and operational decisions. With 17 years of expertise, Newzoo provides best-in-class proprietary data through a platform offering game-level metrics, gamer insights, market intelligence, and storefront data. Trusted by 80% of the top game developers and publishers, Newzoo is the most quoted and reliable source for PC and console gaming insights.

The Dual-Impact Opportunity

This isn't your typical developer role. We're offering a unique hybrid position that provides exposure to both our critical infrastructure backbone and customer-facing product development. You'll split your time between:

• Building the Engine (50%): Architect and develop the sophisticated data pipelines that power our analytics platform
• Crafting the Experience (50%): Create features for our flagship Game Performance Monitor used by leading gaming companies worldwide

This dual focus offers accelerated professional growth and a broader skillset than most development positions provide.

What You'll Create

Infrastructure Mastery:

• Design data ingestion systems that process millions of gaming data points daily
• Optimize our processing architecture for performance at scale
• Enhance our core services that power the entire Newzoo platform
• Set technical standards that shape our data architecture future

Product Innovation:

• Develop features that gaming executives rely on for critical business decisions
• Build robust APIs connecting gaming data to powerful visualizations
• Implement backend services using Python and Flask
• Collaborate with product specialists to transform industry needs into technical solutions

Your Expertise

• 5+ years crafting Python applications with a focus on scalability
• Strong command of Flask framework and RESTful API development
• Advanced SQL database experience (PostgreSQL preferred)
• Proven background in data processing and ETL workflow design
• Track record of building web services that perform at scale
• Experience with modern CI/CD pipelines and version control systems
• Commitment to quality through comprehensive testing protocols

Bonus Technical Powers

• Container orchestration experience (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Gaming industry data structure knowledge
• Task queue implementation (Celery or similar systems)
• Background working directly on product development teams

Our Offer

Be part of a fast-growing, ambitious, young, and energetic team with ample

opportunities to grow within the company.

• Based in our Amsterdam office, we offer a hybrid work setup with a work-from-home budget, travel reimbursement, and healthy lunches prepared by our in-house chef, all designed to support a balanced and fulfilling work-life experience.
• The freedom to work from another country for up to 6 weeks every year
• The ability to work directly with industry leaders, helping to shape the future of games, hardware, media, and tech.
• Join a fast-paced collaborative, fun-loving and transparent company.
• Personal Development Budget of 1500 euros, opportunity, and tools to develop your skills, apply your unique talents, and shape your future career.
• Be a part of our unique team events. We love to spend time together, celebrate our success and do team-building activities together.
• Health benefits participation, wellness budget, and company fitness program
• Mental benefits, unlimited access to the OpenUp platform that supports our mental well-being.
• Pension plan - we contribute towards your future.
• And more...

Interested?

Submit your CV/resume with a cover letter explaining your interest in Newzoo and what makes you ideal for this position. Please include any unique qualities that distinguish you from other candidates.

To demonstrate genuine interest and help us filter automated applications, please begin your cover letter with a paragraph about your favorite video game—or simply state that you don't have one.