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Software Engineer - Backend Services - MPG - Fully remote from the UK or the EU

2 months ago
Europe, United Kingdom
Full-time
Senior
Backend Engineer
Software Development
AWS Azure C# C++ Docker GCP Git Go Java Kotlin Kubernetes LLM Microservices Perforce SQL Terraform
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Climax Studios

Climax Studios

Climax Studios specializes in developing high-quality AAA video games, leveraging its extensive experience and collaboration with top industry developers to push the boundaries of gaming, including advancements in Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality.

Internet Software & Services
51-250
Founded 1999
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Description

  • Build backend systems, write code, and support deployments for game projects and internal tools.
  • Collaborate with team leads, stakeholders, peers, project leads, and producers to estimate, prioritise, and deliver work.
  • Help define solutions and implement features that meet requirements and delivery timelines.
  • Maintain, extend, and improve existing codebases while developing new features and systems.
  • Promote high standards through testing, CI/CD practices, and documentation.
  • Support teammates in day-to-day engineering work and problem-solving.
  • Keep stakeholders informed of revised estimates and delivery times.
  • Contribute to integrating backend services with external co-development clients.

Requirements

  • Experience in game development and at least one commercial title involving server backends for AAA games, free-to-play mobile games, casino apps, or similar high-concurrency products.
  • Production experience with at least one of Java, Golang, C#, C++, or Kotlin.
  • Experience with cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud, or Microsoft Azure; AWS Certification (Associate or above) is advantageous.
  • Experience with infrastructure as code tools such as Terraform.
  • Demonstrable database experience with both SQL and NoSQL databases.
  • Experience building distributed applications.
  • Experience with Git, Perforce, or other source control tools.
  • Knowledge of microservices and service-oriented architectures, especially Kubernetes and Docker.
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines to validate and test code.
  • Understanding of how to use LLMs for structured and unstructured data queries and GenAI for code generation.
  • Ability to create supporting documentation, designs, and comments.
  • Strong time management, autonomy, attention to detail, and ability to follow direction.
  • Clear communication skills and openness to constructive critique.
  • Ability to adapt to new tools, languages, and concepts as project needs change.

Benefits

  • Fully remote, remote-friendly working with core hours and a flexible work environment.
  • Private medical insurance, mental health first-aiders, and access to therapy and coaching via Myndup.
  • Strong pension plan and life insurance.
  • Minimum 25 days’ holiday plus a paid winter break.
  • Three paid volunteering days each year.
  • Family-friendly parental leave and caregiver flexibility.
  • Annual learning and development budget, expert talks, game jams, and mentoring opportunities.

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