Backend Programmer New

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

Driving the plug‑in power behind Unreal Engine 5. We bridge connections for licensees and our own internal game teams to online services. This allows games like Fortnite to utilize a combination of platform online services as well as Epic’s own online services to build cross‑platform online features. Login, parties, voice chat, matchmaking, purchasing, cloud storage, and analytics are just a few examples of online features that our Online Game Services team helps games utilize.

Qualifications

• Experience developing scalable web services in the cloud (we use Java and AWS)
• Experience integrating with mobile or console store APIs
• Experience operating live services, from monitoring, troubleshooting, to mitigating issues
• E‑commerce experience required
• Eager to share knowledge with, learn from, and ultimately grow together with the team
• Nice to have: Experience developing client‑side applications for PC, gaming consoles, or mobile devices (we use C++ and Unreal Engine)
• Nice to have: Familiarity with non‑relational databases and common auth models (We use DynamoDB, Redis, OAuth, etc)

At the core of Epic’s success are talented, passionate people. Epic prides itself on creating a collaborative, welcoming, and creative environment. Whether it’s building award‑winning games or crafting engine technology that enables others to make visually stunning interactive experiences, we’re always innovating.

Responsibilities

• Be empowered to assess a challenge, craft a solution, and implement it
• Write backend service systems to handle large scale challenges
• Closely work with client‑side programmers to craft highly‑efficient end‑to‑end solutions
• Collectively own the entire lifecycle of services, including live operations and deployment as a team
• Work together with teammates, upstream and downstream service owners, producers and other cloud, infrastructure and embedded DevOps programmers to ship solutions
• Own the outcome – be accountable for the solutions you build and flexible around the ambiguity of the problem space

We are a team that continually strives to do right by our community and users. We’re constantly innovating to raise the bar of engine and game development. Epic is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Learn more about our Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy here.

Like what you hear? Come be a part of something Epic! Epic Games deeply values diverse teams and an inclusive work culture, and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer.

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