Game Developer

The Engage Partnership Recruitment; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent games studio is seeking a Backend Game Developer (Python) to join their remote team. Responsibilities include developing server-side components for high-quality online slot games, optimizing performance, and implementing game logic. The ideal candidate should have significant experience in backend development and a passion for gaming.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in backend development, ideally in gaming.
• Proficiency in Python and experience with game logic.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain server-side components for online games.
• Collaborate with team members to deliver integrated gameplay features.
• Write clean, testable code and contribute to CI/CD workflows.

Skills

Backend Development

Python

Game Logic

Performance Optimization

Version Control

Communication

Tools

Git

Docker

Google Cloud

Job description

Direct message the job poster from The Engage Partnership Recruitment

Backend Game Developer (Python)

Location: Remote (within Europe)

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 [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology and Engineering

• Industries

  Computer Games, Software Development, and IT System Custom Software Development

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