Python Game Server Developer

Eligo Recruitment; London; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A gaming studio is seeking a skilled Game Server Developer to design, develop, and maintain server-side components for online games. This remote-first role allows you to optimize performance and ensure seamless gameplay. Candidates should have 3+ years in game server development with strong Python skills. The position offers a salary up to £65,000 depending on experience, and emphasizes a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Collaborative environment

Creative studio atmosphere

Qualifications

• 3+ years in game server development, ideally with slot or casino titles.
• Strong Python experience.
• Experience with automated testing frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Designing, developing, and maintaining server-side components that power online games.
• Optimising performance to handle high user loads.
• Testing, debugging, and ensuring releases are issue-free.

Skills

Game server development

Python

Problem-solving

Understanding of probability and statistics

Tools

Docker

CI/CD pipelines

Git

Cloud platforms

Job description

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Game Server Developer – Remote EU – up to £65,000

Looking for your next challenge in game development? This growing studio is building innovative, high-quality games enjoyed by players worldwide, and they’re now looking for a skilled Game Server Developer to join the team.

This is a hands-on role where you’ll take ownership of projects from setup right through to launch. If you’re someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys problem-solving, and wants the freedom to express creativity while building engaging player experiences – this could be a great fit.

What you’ll be doing:

1. Designing, developing, and maintaining server-side components that power online games.
2. Working closely with front-end developers, designers, and mathematicians to deliver smooth integration and gameplay.
3. Optimising performance to handle high user loads and ensure a seamless experience.
4. Testing, debugging, and ensuring releases are as issue-free as possible.
5. Keeping on top of industry trends and enhancing server architecture.

What we’re looking for:

1. 3+ years in game server development, ideally with slot or casino titles.
2. Strong Python experience
3. Solid understanding of probability, statistics, and how they apply to game mechanics.
4. Comfortable with CI/CD pipelines, Git, cloud platforms, and containerisation (Docker).
5. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate complex ideas to both technical and non-technical colleagues.
6. Experience with automated testing frameworks.

Nice to have:

• Knowledge of Node.js or Typescript.

Why apply?

• Remote-first role (anywhere in the EU) with flexible hours.
• A collaborative environment where your voice is heard.
• The chance to be part of a creative studio delivering standout player experiences.

Salary on offer is up to £65,000, depending on experience.

Eligo Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Eligo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering diversity and creating an inclusive and equitable environment for employees and applicants. We actively celebrate and embrace differences, including but not limited to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, and disability. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences and all will be considered for employment without discrimination. At Eligo Recruitment diversity, equity and inclusion is integral to achieving our mission to ensure every workplace reflects the richness of human diversity.