Senior Server Engineer (Platform) - Unannounced Project

Scopely; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Full Stack Engineer to join their innovative team on an exciting new project. This role involves developing and maintaining high-performance web applications and tools that enhance gameplay experiences and support live operations. You'll collaborate with talented designers and product teams to create scalable solutions in a dynamic environment. If you're passionate about gaming and technology, and eager to contribute to a diverse and inclusive workplace, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join us in shaping the future of mobile gaming!

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in software engineering with a focus on web development.
• Proficient in modern backend languages, especially Python.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain full stack web applications and internal tools.
• Develop features that support live game operations for real-time insights.

Skills

Web Development

Backend Programming

RESTful Services

Database Management

Cloud Solutions

CI/CD Practices

Communication Skills

Tools

Docker

AWS

Terraform

CloudFormation

Job description

Scopely is looking for a Senior Full Stack Engineer (Platform) to join our unannounced project in Dublin, the UK, Portugal or Barcelona on a remote or hybrid basis working 3 days a week from the hub.

At Scopely, we care deeply about what we do and want to inspire play, every day - whether in our work environments alongside our talented colleagues, or through our deep connections with our communities of players. We are a global team of game lovers who are developing, publishing and innovating the mobile games industry, connecting millions of people around the world daily.

We are in the early stages of development on an ambitious, unannounced, cross-platform Strategy/MMO title, creating a team of talented and passionate game makers to join us on this exciting journey!

What You Will Do

We are looking for a Full Stack Engineer with a strong focus on modern web development to help build and maintain the backend for our Game LiveOps platform. In this role, you’ll work closely with product teams, designers, and other engineers to deliver high-performance tools and features that support real-time operations and engaging gameplay experiences.

• End-to-End Development: Build and maintain full stack web applications and internal tools, from front-end UI/UX to backend APIs.
• LiveOps & Live Services: Develop and optimize features that support live game operations, empowering our designers and operators with real-time control and insights.
• Collaboration & Communication: Work closely with product teams, game designers, and other stakeholders to gather requirements, plan technical solutions, and ensure successful deployments.
• Scalable Solutions: Design and implement high-performance, low-latency web services in a cloud environment (AWS preferred) that can handle millions of players.
• Automation & Best Practices: Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, implement automated tests, and ensure high standards of code quality and maintainability.
• Infrastructure & Deployment: Utilize containerization (Docker) and infrastructure-as-code practices to deliver reliable, repeatable, and efficient deployment processes.
• Technical Guidance: Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and architecture planning to ensure best practices and continuous improvement.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven Experience: Several years of professional experience as a software engineer, with a strong foundation in programming and web development.
• Backend Proficiency: Hands-on experience in modern backend languages (Python strongly preferred; Go or C# also a plus) and a willingness to learn new technologies.
• Web Technologies: Solid understanding of RESTful services and modern web frameworks (Vue.js or Angular preferred). Experience with JavaScript (ES6), TypeScript, and CSS preprocessors (e.g., SCSS) is essential.
• Database Expertise: Familiarity with relational databases (MySQL/Postgres) and caching solutions (Redis). Capable of writing efficient queries and designing schemas for low-latency environments.
• Cloud & Containers: Experience with containerized solutions (Docker) in a public cloud environment (AWS preferred). Infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation) is a bonus.
• Automation & CI/CD: Demonstrated ability to set up and maintain CI/CD pipelines, automated tests, and load testing for robust production deployments.
• Engineering Best Practices: Committed to writing clean, maintainable, and testable code, with an emphasis on performance and scalability.
• Strong Communicator: Comfortable discussing complex technical concepts with non-technical team members and collaborating with diverse teams.

At Scopely, we create games for everyone - and want to ensure that the people behind our games reflect that! We are committed to creating a diverse, supportive work environment where everyone is treated with respect. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and welcome individuals from all backgrounds to join us & embrace the adventure!