Senior Backend Developer - UK (Remote)

Senior Backend Developer - C# Javascript MongoDB Playfab

Opportunity to join this global entertainment company dedicated to delivering magic to gamers. With over 300 titles in their catalogue, they partner with top creators and franchises worldwide.

Their mission is to be the global leader in indie to AA video game creation and transmedia, expanding the universe of video games beyond the platform. They have offices around the world and employ more than 200 professionals.

Senior Game Backend Developer

Are you passionate about building cutting-edge, scalable backend systems that power immersive gaming experiences? Do you have a knack for creating high-performance APIs and optimizing complex game services? If so, we want you to bring your expertise to our innovative team! As a Senior Game Backend Developer, you'll play a key role in designing and maintaining the systems that support players worldwide. You'll have the opportunity to work with Microsoft Azure, MongoDB, and PlayFab, creating the foundation for a seamless and exciting gaming experience.

Requirements

3+ years experience in game backend development

Proficient professional communication skills in English

A minimum of one shipped title

Advanced expertise in working with Microsoft Azure, MongoDB, and Playfab backend and services

Soft Skills

Leadership and Mentorship

Clear Communication

Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking

Adaptability and Flexibility

Teamwork and Collaboration

Your tasks will include:

Design and implement high-performance game services and APIs that provide seamless player experiences, while ensuring top-tier security and scalability.

Develop and manage cloud-based services using Microsoft Azure, leveraging powerful features for efficient database management and cloud storage integration with MongoDB.

Utilize PlayFab to streamline player data management, leaderboards, in-game economies, and analytics, ensuring a personalized and immersive player experience.

Optimize backend systems to handle high concurrency and massive volumes of data, delivering smooth, lag-free gameplay across all platforms.

Continuously monitor and analyze system performance, identifying potential bottlenecks and implementing innovative solutions to enhance backend efficiency and speed.

Architect and maintain databases for game data, player profiles, and in-game transactions, ensuring consistency and reliability across all systems.

Lead the development of comprehensive testing strategies, ensuring the quality and reliability of backend services and APIs.

Salary to $65k plus -

Meal tickets

Medical coverage

Hybrid work program (remote and in-office flexibility).  

CVs to simon.pittam@amiqus.com