Back End Developer

JR United Kingdom; Back; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative mobile game development company is seeking a Senior Backend Programmer to enhance their backend infrastructure. This role involves designing and maintaining backend services, optimizing applications for performance, and collaborating with a dynamic team to create immersive gaming experiences. With a focus on integrating music and gaming, this position offers the chance to work on groundbreaking projects that have received significant financial backing. Join a forward-thinking team that values creativity and collaboration, and contribute to shaping the future of interactive entertainment.

Benefits

Performance-based bonuses

Pension plan

Flexible working hours

Regular attendance at conferences

Stock options after probation

Equipment supplied for the role

Qualifications

• Proven experience in backend programming with a strong focus on C#.
• Familiarity with AWS, Google Cloud, and CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain backend services and APIs for mobile games.
• Collaborate with frontend developers to ensure seamless integration.

Skills

C#

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Teamwork abilities

Education

Experience as a Backend Programmer

Experience in the gaming industry

Tools

AWS

Google Cloud

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Job Title: Senior Backend Programmer C# AWS GCP

Location: Leamington Spa / Remote

About Us: We are a pioneering mobile game development company that integrates music and gaming to create immersive, interactive experiences. Based in Leamington Spa, our innovative new title is designed to transform the way the world experiences music through gameplay.

Our studio founders come from both a prolific games and music career, spanning over millions of games downloads and musical artist streams, bringing together two of the greatest minds in both industries. This is a unique opportunity to work on something new and fresh, which has already received significant financial backing.

Game Overview: Our flagship game combines rhythm-based challenges with captivating visuals and engaging storylines. Players navigate through various levels, syncing their actions with the beat of the music to unlock new features and progress through the game. Enjoy co-op mode, assisted music creation, social sharing and personalized music selection.

The game is designed to be accessible to all ages, offering both casual and competitive modes to cater to different player preferences.

Job Description: We are seeking a skilled Backend Programmer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining the backend infrastructure of our mobile game. You will work closely with our frontend developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs.
2. Collaborate with frontend developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
3. Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
4. Implement security and data protection measures.
5. Troubleshoot and debug applications.
6. Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code.
7. Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
8. Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends.

Requirements:

1. Proven experience as a Backend Programmer or similar role.
2. Proficiency in C#.
3. Experience with AWS and Google Cloud.
4. Familiarity with scaling, backend performance, security, and automated deployment (CI/CD pipelines).
5. Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
6. Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Experience in the gaming industry or a related field.
2. Knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
3. Understanding of microservices architecture.

We offer a competitive salary of £65k to £80k, performance-based bonuses, a pension plan, family-friendly flexible working hours, regular attendance at conferences, stock options after probation, equipment supplied for the role, and a collaborative and inclusive work environment.