Senior Backend Engineer - Remote-Friendly AAA Games

Climax Studios; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading game development studio in the UK is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to join its dynamic team. You will work on backend services for AAA games and contribute to internal tools, ensuring high standards in deployment and documentation. Ideal candidates will have experience in game development, proficiency in various programming languages, and familiarity with cloud platforms. The role offers a flexible working environment and strong benefits, including a competitive salary, wellness support, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Mental health support

Strong pension plan

Minimum 25 days holiday

Annual L&D budget

Qualifications

• Experience in game development, especially on AAA titles.
• Ability to write supporting documentation and discuss technical matters.
• Strong time management and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Construct systems and write code for backend services.
• Collaborate with team lead to prioritize work.
• Maintain existing code and develop new features.

Skills

Game development experience

Backend services release

Production experience in Java, Golang, C#, C++, Kotlin

Experience with cloud platforms

Infrastructure as code tools (Terraform)

Strong communication skills

Experience with Git or Perforce

Tools

AWS

Kubernetes

Docker

Job description

A leading game development studio in the UK is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to join its dynamic team. You will work on backend services for AAA games and contribute to internal tools, ensuring high standards in deployment and documentation. Ideal candidates will have experience in game development, proficiency in various programming languages, and familiarity with cloud platforms. The role offers a flexible working environment and strong benefits, including a competitive salary, wellness support, and opportunities for professional growth.