Backend Engineer - Live Ops & Online Game Services

Epic Games, Inc.; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading game development company in the United Kingdom is looking for talented individuals to join their Online Game Services team. Candidates should have experience developing scalable web services using Java and AWS, and possess strong e-commerce experience. Responsibilities include crafting backend service systems, collaborating with client-side programmers, and managing the entire lifecycle of services. The company values diversity and offers a collaborative and creative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience developing scalable web services in the cloud using Java and AWS.
• Experience operating live services, including troubleshooting and issue mitigation.
• E-commerce experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Craft solutions for large scale challenges in backend systems.
• Work closely with client-side programmers for efficient solutions.
• Own the lifecycle of services including deployment and live operations.

Skills

Developing scalable web services

Integrating with mobile or console store APIs

Operating live services

E-commerce experience

Sharing knowledge and teamwork

Client-side application development

Familiarity with non-relational databases

Tools

Java

AWS

C++

Unreal Engine

Job description

A leading game development company in the United Kingdom is looking for talented individuals to join their Online Game Services team. Candidates should have experience developing scalable web services using Java and AWS, and possess strong e-commerce experience. Responsibilities include crafting backend service systems, collaborating with client-side programmers, and managing the entire lifecycle of services. The company values diversity and offers a collaborative and creative environment.