Game Developer

JR United Kingdom; Derby; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent games studio seeks an experienced Backend Developer to join their fully remote team, focused on server-side logic for online slot games. This role offers autonomy in building engaging backend systems while collaborating with a multifunctional team to optimize performance and deliver high-quality gaming experiences.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in backend development, ideally in the gaming sector.
• Understanding of probability and statistics applied to game mechanics.
• Familiarity with secure server development.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain server-side components for online games.
• Collaborate with engineers and designers on gameplay features.
• Write clean, testable code and contribute to CI/CD workflows.

Skills

Python

Collaboration

Performance Optimization

Clean Code

Communication

Tools

Git

Docker

Automated Testing Frameworks

Google Cloud

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?Up to £65k

An independent games studio is looking for an experienced Backend Developer to join their fully remote team. The company specialises in high-quality online slot games for a global audience and is expanding their development team with someone who can take ownership of server-side game logic from initial setup through to live launch.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain server-side components that power real-money online games, with a strong focus on game logic.
• Collaborate with front-end engineers, game designers, and mathematicians to deliver fully integrated, high-performing gameplay features.
• Optimise performance and scalability to support high user loads.
• Write clean, testable code and contribute to CI/CD workflows.
• Stay informed on industry trends and proactively suggest improvements to systems and architecture.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in backend development, ideally in the gaming or gambling sector.
• Proficiency in Python and experience building game logic or high-throughput backend services.
• Understanding of probability and statistics as applied to game mechanics.
• Familiarity with secure server development and performance optimisation.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently in a remote-first environment.
• Git for version control
• Docker and containerisation workflows
• Google Cloud or similar platforms
• Automated testing frameworks

Nice to Have

• Experience with Node.js or TypeScript
• Knowledge of real-money gaming regulations or game certification processes

If you're a Python developer with a background in gaming and a passion for building engaging backend systems, this could be a great fit. The team values autonomy, clean code, and proactive collaboration.

? Interested or want to learn more? Drop me a message or email me at [emailprotected]