Game Developer

JR United Kingdom; High Wycombe; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent games studio is seeking an experienced Backend Developer to enhance their remote team. This role focuses on developing server-side components for high-quality online slot games, ensuring optimal performance and scalability while collaborating closely with other teams. Candidates should have significant experience in backend development, particularly within the gaming sector, alongside strong Python abilities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in backend development, ideally in gaming.
• Proficiency in Python with knowledge of game mechanics.
• Experience in a remote working environment.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain server-side components for online games.
• Collaborate with front-end engineers and game designers.
• Optimise performance for high user loads.

Skills

Python

Backend Development

Game Logic

Performance Optimisation

Git

Docker

Automated Testing

Communication

Tools

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]