Server Programmer

Pixel Toys

Royal Leamington Spa

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary, reviewed annually

25 days annual leave

Discretionary Bonus Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Company Pension scheme

Regular socials

Flexi‑time working hours

Job summary

A mobile gaming studio in Royal Leamington Spa is seeking a talented Server Engineer to build and maintain the high-performance infrastructure for their AAA mobile title. This role involves complex feature development, collaboration with creative teams, and a commitment to technical excellence. Ideal candidates have a passion for gaming and expertise in C#, AWS, and various database solutions. Pixel Toys offers a supportive work environment, competitive salary, and excellent benefits including flexible hours, private medical insurance, and training opportunities.

Qualifications

Experienced in C# and modern architectural patterns.
Hands-on experience with various database solutions.
Well-versed in AWS and CI/CD tools.

Responsibilities

Develop high-performance server infrastructure for AAA mobile title.
Own complex feature development from planning to deployment.
Profile code and resolve performance bottlenecks.
Conduct code reviews and ensure security and stability of infrastructure.

Skills

AWS

Database solutions

CI/CD tools

Agile development

Tools

DynamoDB

Redis

AWS RDS

Jenkins

Datadog

Kibana

Job description

Based in the heart of Leamington Spa, Pixel Toys have spent over a decade pushing the capabilities of mobile gaming. We have developed multiple award-winning titles, including: Warhammer 40,000: Freeblade, Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Realm War; and we’re now excited to be exclusively working on a new game, unlike ANYTHING we’ve done previously!

As a forward thinking and innovative studio we are always looking for new technologies and techniques to develop and use in our games and make them even more engaging experiences for our customers.

We are excited to continue to grow our team and are always on the lookout for highly talented and motivated individuals, who are passionate about gaming and excited to join us on our ambitious journey!

The Role

Join us as a Server Engineer at Pixel Toys and become an architect behind our next-gen backends, building the high-performance infrastructure that powers our AAA mobile title.

Undertake a unique opportunity to work in a flexible, creative environment where your ideas directly shape the sophisticated systems supporting millions of players. Your mission involves taking full ownership of complex feature development, from initial planning through to the deployment of robust, scalable server technologies. You will work in close collaboration with our Designers, Artists, and client-side Developers to ensure our game systems are perfectly integrated and optimised for a seamless player experience.

Beyond the initial build, you will play a critical role in maintaining our technical gold standard by profiling code, identifying performance bottlenecks, and resolving compatibility issues. You will be a guardian of the server stack, conducting insightful code reviews and implementing best practices that ensure the security, stability, and longevity of our infrastructure.

About you

You are a highly motivated engineer with a deep‑stated passion for crafting complex backend solutions and a relentless commitment to technical quality.

Experienced in C# and with a practical understanding of modern architectural patterns, you possess the expertise needed to shape the very foundation of our server environments. You will bring hands‑on experience with a variety of database solutions, ideally including DynamoDB, Redis, and AWS RDS; and are well‑versed in navigating cloud platforms like AWS. Your technical toolkit is rounded out by a strong understanding of CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or Codebuild, and you are a firm believer in the importance of security best practices and rigorous monitoring through tools like Datadog or Kibana.

In the fast‑paced world of Agile development, you stand out as a creative problem solver and an exceptional communicator who can bridge the gap between complex server logic and broader project goals. You are a proactive team player who thrives on troubleshooting and has the "can‑do" attitude required to drive a project to the highest standard.

Above all, you are fueled by a genuine love for gaming and a desire to solve the intricate technical puzzles that come with supporting a global, high‑traffic product. Your enthusiasm for collaboration and your drive to stay at the forefront of server technology make you a pivotal asset to our engineering team and the future of our games!

What can Pixel Toys offer?

At Pixel Toys we are proud of the progressive, inclusive, and collaborative working environment we have created; a place where everyone has the opportunity to be themselves and is welcomed and valued for who they are and what they contribute. We have some fantastic benefits we offer our employees… Here are just some of them: