Senior Backend Game Engineer

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading AAA co-development studio seeks a Senior Backend Game Engineer to architect and build backend systems for complex multiplayer games. This fully remote role, requiring strong coding skills and 5+ years of backend development experience, offers a competitive salary up to £80k and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Fully remote opportunity

Chance to work with top AAA studios

Well-established career ladder

Qualifications

• 5+ years' backend development experience in the games industry preferred.
• Strong coding skills in C++, C#, Go, or Node.js.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and databases (SQL, NoSQL).

Responsibilities

• Architect and build backend systems for multiplayer online games.
• Develop high-performance backend services for smooth game experiences.
• Build and maintain APIs, microservices, and real-time networking components.

Skills

C++

C#

Go

Node.js

Distributed Systems

Real-time Networking

APIs

Microservices

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

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Langham Recruitment

Location:

london (city of london), United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

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Posted:

26.06.2025

Expiry Date:

10.08.2025

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Job Description:

Senior Backend Game Engineer | Fully Remote | Up to £80k | AAA Games

I'm working with an AAA co-development studio that partners with some of the biggest names in the games industry to build complex, large-scale multiplayer titles. They specialise in overcoming the toughest technical challenges in scalability, player density, and backend architecture — all in a fully remote, globally distributed setup.

They’re now looking for a Senior Backend Game Engineer to help design and build scalable systems that power seamless multiplayer experiences. You’ll be embedded directly with a major client studio, working alongside talented engineers, designers, and DevOps teams to bring ambitious projects to life.

What you’ll do:

• Architect and build backend systems for multiplayer online games — authentication, matchmaking, lobbies, orchestration, and more
• Develop high-performance backend services using C++, C#, Go, or Node.js
• Collaborate across gameplay and network engineering to deliver smooth, low-latency experiences
• Optimise backend systems for scalability, cost-efficiency, and reliability
• Build and maintain APIs, microservices, and real-time networking components
• Ensure clean documentation and support accurate planning with time estimates and reporting

What you’ll need:

• 5+ years' backend development experience (games industry preferred)
• Strong coding skills in C++, C#, Go, or Node.js (C++/C# ideal)
• Deep understanding of distributed systems, real-time networking (WebSockets, RPCs, REST, gRPC)
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Familiarity with matchmaking, player sessions, anti-cheat systems
• Database experience across SQL and NoSQL (PostgreSQL, Redis, MongoDB)
• Hands-on with microservices, Docker/Kubernetes, and server orchestration

Bonus if you have:

• Familiarity with PlayFab, AccelByte, Nakama, or similar GBaaS
• Experience working with console/PC network platforms (Xbox, PSN, Steam, etc.)
• Knowledge of UE5’s networking model or client-server architecture
• CI/CD and modern DevOps workflows
• Salary up to £80k
• Fully remote opportunity able to be worked from anywhere in the world.
• A chance to work with top AAA studios.
• A well-established career ladder that offers chances for advancement, more responsibility, and pay.

This Senior Backend Game Engineer vacancy is being handled by Langham Recruitment Ltd. Langham Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment agency and is registered in England and Wales (reg 11525223).