Backend Software Engineer – Live Games & Cloud Scale

Electronic Arts Inc.; Guildford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gaming company in Guildford is seeking a Software Engineer (Backend) to design and implement backend systems for innovative gaming experiences. You will work in a collaborative environment, closely with senior engineers, to develop and maintain APIs and services that reach millions worldwide. The ideal candidate has 2-4+ years of backend experience, proficiency in C#/.NET, and a passion for problem-solving. Enjoy a wide range of benefits and a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage

Mental well-being support

Paid time off

Family leaves

Complimentary games

Qualifications

• 2-4+ years of professional backend development experience.
• Proficiency in C#/.NET with working knowledge of cloud-based environments.
• Experience building API-driven services that integrate with frontends.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain backend services and APIs.
• Collaborate with teams to deliver end-to-end features.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and debugging.

Skills

C#/.NET

Backend development

API-driven services

Databases (SQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB)

CI/CD workflows

Cloud environments (AWS or equivalent)

Job description

A leading gaming company in Guildford is seeking a Software Engineer (Backend) to design and implement backend systems for innovative gaming experiences. You will work in a collaborative environment, closely with senior engineers, to develop and maintain APIs and services that reach millions worldwide. The ideal candidate has 2-4+ years of backend experience, proficiency in C#/.NET, and a passion for problem-solving. Enjoy a wide range of benefits and a supportive workplace culture.