Backend Software Engineer — Live Gaming APIs & Cloud

ELECTRONIC ARTS; Guildford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gaming company in Guildford is seeking a Backend Software Engineer to develop and maintain backend services and APIs for its interactive entertainment experiences. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and senior engineers to ensure the delivery of high-quality features. Proficiency in C#/.NET and knowledge of cloud services are key requirements for this role, along with a passion for solving backend challenges and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage

Paid time off

Complimentary games

Qualifications

• 2–4+ years of professional backend development experience.
• Proficiency in C#/.NET with working knowledge of cloud environments.
• Good familiarity with databases like SQL, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain backend services and APIs.
• Collaborate with product, design, and frontend teams for delivery.
• Support DevOps/SRE efforts by maintaining CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

C#/.NET

API development

Cloud services (AWS)

Database management (SQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB)

CI/CD practices

Job description

A leading gaming company in Guildford is seeking a Backend Software Engineer to develop and maintain backend services and APIs for its interactive entertainment experiences. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and senior engineers to ensure the delivery of high-quality features. Proficiency in C#/.NET and knowledge of cloud services are key requirements for this role, along with a passion for solving backend challenges and a commitment to continuous improvement.