Senior Backend Engineer (Game Development)

TL;DR

Senior Backend Engineer (Game Development): Developing and integrating backend services for AAA and free-to-play games with an accent on multiplayer backend systems, cloud infrastructure, and high concurrency. Focus on building distributed applications, microservices architecture, and CI/CD pipelines for game projects.

Location: Remote within the United Kingdom

Company

The Multiplayer Group (MPG) creates world-class multiplayer experiences through co-development partnerships, supporting a diverse global team with a people-first culture.

What you will do

• Develop, deploy, and integrate backend services for multiplayer games and internal tools.
• Collaborate with team leads and stakeholders to estimate, prioritize, and deliver features on time.
• Maintain high standards including testing, CI/CD, and documentation.
• Support and mentor team members in daily tasks.
• Expand and improve existing backend systems and develop new features.

Requirements

• Must have experience in game development backend for at least two commercial game titles.
• Proficiency in Java, Golang, C#, C++, Kotlin; Python, Node.js, and React are desirable.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure; AWS Certification is advantageous.
• Knowledge of microservices, Kubernetes, Docker, and infrastructure as code tools like Terraform.
• Experience building CI/CD pipelines and working with source control systems like Git or Perforce.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently with excellent time management.

Nice to have

• Strong database experience with SQL and NoSQL.
• Understanding of backend integration with game engines like Unreal or Unity.
• Experience with high-scale distributed applications and concurrent user bases.
• Knowledge of using LLMs for processing structured and unstructured data.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible remote working with supportive core hours.
• Mental health support, private medical insurance, and wellbeing resources.
• Strong pension plan and life insurance.
• Minimum 25 days holiday, paid winter break, and volunteering days.
• Family-friendly parental leave policies.
• Annual learning and development budget, mentoring, and expert talks.