Server & Infrastructure Engineer - Unannounced project

NaturalMotion Games; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Private medical & dental insurance

Life insurance

Mental health support programs

Flexible working hours

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

NaturalMotion, a UK-based game studio, is hiring a Server & Infrastructure Engineer for their London hybrid team. You will work on core backend systems, cloud infrastructure, and CI/CD pipelines, supporting live services and build systems with minimal supervision.

The role combines office presence two days weekly with remote work, offering a strong emphasis on software craftsmanship, high-availability systems, and collaboration across engineering squads.

Qualifications

• Backend services in Python/Go/C# for scalable systems
• AWS infrastructure provisioning with Terraform (IaC)
• Build/automation platforms such as Jenkins/TeamCity/Unreal Horde
• Strong Git workflows and version control (GitHub, Perforce/Helix Core)
• Able to manage moderate-to-complex tasks independently and communicate status

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and support scalable server architectures and cloud infrastructure.
• Build, maintain, and optimise CI/CD workflows and automated deployment pipelines across cloud environments.
• Participate in technical planning, architectural brainstorming, and cost/complexity estimation for multi-week efforts.
• Proactively identify workflow bottlenecks and improve engineering productivity, tooling, and code quality.
• Share best practices and maintain collaboration across engineering squads.

Skills

Python

Go

C#

GitHub

CI/CD

Terraform

Tools

AWS

Terraform

Unreal Horde

Jenkins

TeamCity

Git-flow

Perforce/Helix Core

Kubernetes

Job description

Who We Are

NaturalMotion is an award-winning UK game studio dedicated to crafting world-class mobile experiences. Alongside our continued live-service development on CSR Racing 2 (#1 drag racing series of all time), our team is stepping into its next chapter with an ambitious, unannounced project. Honoured for eight consecutive years as a GamesIndustry.biz Best Place to Work in the UK winner and named a Top 50 UK Game Maker in 2025 and 2026, we offer a collaborative studio culture backed by the global reach of Zynga and Take‑Two Interactive.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Server & Infrastructure Engineer to join our server engineering team. In this role, you will work on core backend systems and backend services, contributing directly to live services and build systems with minimal supervision. You will help manage and expand our infrastructure, automated CI/CD pipelines, and development tools while collaborating closely with technical leads to build reliable, high-performing server environments. You will have a passion for large-scale high‑availability systems, a devotion to software craftsmanship, an unwavering commitment to quality, and the desire to have their work seen by tens of millions of people worldwide.

We embrace a hybrid work environment. Within this role, you would work 2 days per week in our London office and the remaining days at home.

What You’ll Do

• Server & Infrastructure Execution: Complete multi‑day backend engineering tasks with minimal guidance. Design, deploy, and support scalable server architectures and cloud infrastructure.
• DevOps & Pipeline Automation: Build, maintain, and optimise robust CI/CD workflows and automated deployment pipelines across cloud environments and build platforms.
• Architecture & Planning: Participate in technical planning, architectural brainstorming, and technical cost/complexity estimation for multi‑week efforts.
• Team Efficiency & Quality: Proactively identify workflow bottlenecks and drive initiatives to improve overall engineering team productivity, tooling, and code quality.
• Technical Communication: Participate in internal tech talks, share best practices, and maintain collaborative peer relationships across engineering squads.

What You Bring

• Programming Languages: Demonstrated proficiency in Python, Go and C# for backend services, automation scripts, and custom tooling.
• Cloud Infrastructure & IaC: Hands‑on experience provisioning and managing AWS infrastructure using Terraform (Infrastructure as Code).
• Build & Platform Systems: Experience configuring and managing automated orchestration/build platforms (e.g., Unreal Horde, Jenkins, or TeamCity), preferably with Game Engines (Unreal Engine, Unity, etc.).
• Source Control Management: Strong working knowledge of version control systems and workflow strategies (GitHub, Perforce/Helix Core, Git‑flow, branch management).
• Work Execution: Proven ability to manage moderate‑to‑complex technical tasks independently, break down project deliverables, and communicate status accurately.

Bonus Points

• Experience writing server‑side logic and managing database dependencies for live applications or multiplayer services.
• Have worked in, or has a strong interest in the gaming industry.
• Interest in infrastructure deployment and monitoring.
• Interest in mentoring junior team members or interns, framing task deconstruction, and conducting technical interviews.
• Familiarity with containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) and infrastructure security best practices.

What We Offer You

• Competitive salary and discretionary annual bonus scheme
• 26 days holiday, plus bank holidays & 2 paid personal days
• 6 months fully paid maternity/adoption leave and 16 weeks fully paid paternity leave (eligibility criteria applies)
• Pension plan, with a double matching employer contribution
• Private medical & dental insurance and healthcare cash plan
• Life insurance, personal accident insurance and income protection
• Mental health and neurodiversity support programs
• Company Employee Stock Purchase Plan (eligibility criteria applies)
• Fitness reimbursement plan, worth £600 per annum
• Flexible working hours
• Weekly happy hours, seasonal parties and monthly social events
• Annual rail season ticket advance and cycle to work scheme

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, which means we are committed to creating and celebrating diverse thoughts, cultures, and backgrounds throughout our organization. Employment with us is based on substantive ability, objective qualifications, and work ethic – not an individual’s race, creed, color, religion, sex or gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, status as a victim of domestic violence or sex offenses, reproductive health decision, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to providing the necessary support and accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities, health conditions, or impairments (subject to any local qualifying requirements) to ensure their full participation in the job application or interview process. Please contact us at [e-mail] to request any accommodations or for support related to your application for an open position.