Senior Backend Engineer (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Senior Backend Engineer (Gamedev): Designing, developing, and maintaining scalable backend systems and services for multiplayer online game titles with an accent on seamless connectivity, performance, and multiplayer functionality. Focus on architecting high-performance real-time gameplay services, optimizing authentication, matchmaking, and server orchestration, and leveraging C++, C#, Go, and NodeJS.

Location: Enjoy the flexibility of a fully remote role, collaborating with top game developers from around the world.

Salary: £50,000–£70,000 per year

Company

hirify.global is a AAA co-development gaming studio with a globally distributed and fully remote setup, renowned for adeptness in overcoming intricate challenges in multiplayer game development.

What you will do

• Be a part of the technical design and implementation of backend systems for multiplayer online titles.
• Develop and optimize cross-platform authentication, matchmaking, and lobby systems.
• Architect high-performance backend services for real-time gameplay leveraging C++, C#, Go (Golang), NodeJS.
• Collaborate with network engineers, gameplay programmers, and DevOps teams.
• Profile, optimize, and scale backend services to ensure reliability, extensibility, and cost-effectiveness.
• Develop robust API services and microservices architectures.

Requirements

• Excellent programming skills in C++, C#, Go (Golang), NodeJS (C++ and C# preferred).
• Strong experience with at least one Cloud Provider (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Strong understanding of distributed systems, data structures, and algorithms.
• 5+ years of professional backend development experience (preferably in the game industry).
• Solid experience with real-time networking, WebSockets, RPCs, REST APIs, gRPC.
• Hands-on experience with matchmaking algorithms, player session management, and anti-cheat systems.
• Deep understanding of database systems, including SQL & NoSQL solutions (PostgreSQL, Redis, MongoDB, etc.).
• Strong grasp of microservices architecture, server orchestration, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).

Nice to have

• Expertise with modern DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automated infrastructure management.
• Expertise with off-the-shelf GBaaS solutions (e.g., Azure Playfab, AccelByte AGS, Heroic Labs Nakama, Pragma).
• Experience with online gaming platforms such as Xbox Live, Playstation Network, Steam, Nintendo Network.
• Understanding of UE5’s networking framework and Client-Server Game Architecture.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary, reflecting your skills and contribution.
• Clearly defined career ladder for progression in responsibilities.
• Enjoy the flexibility of a fully remote role, collaborating with top game developers from around the world.
• Join forces with industry leaders who will inspire and guide you on your path to success.