Senior/Lead Backend Game Developer - Remote in Europe
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Senior/Lead Backend Game Developer - Remote in Europe
Location
London, United Kingdom
Experience
Senior
Posted
Jul 14, 2026
Apply by
August 13, 2026
Applicants
0
Early applicantEasy applyFull-timeWork from Home
Job Description
Job Responsibilities:
Design and implement scalable game backend services that can handle high traffic and real-time multiplayer interactions.
Write robust and efficient code to power high-availability services, ensuring smooth gameplay experiences for our users.
Collaborate with game designers and other developers to develop new features for our games, enhancing player engagement and enjoyment.
Candidate Requirements:
Strong knowledge of real-time multiplayer games and their backend architecture.
Proven experience with concurrency and distributed systems, ensuring seamless gameplay experiences for large player bases.
Proficiency in utilizing REST APIs to facilitate communication between game clients and servers.
Solid understanding of SQL, including database design and implementation skills to manage game-related data effectively.
Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and Linux, enabling the deployment and management of backend services.
Ability to design fail-proof systems that can operate with minimal downtime, delivering a reliable gaming experience to players.
Previous involvement in developing high-available and high-throughput systems, showcasing your ability to handle demanding player loads.
Good knowledge of functional testing and load testing methodologies to ensure the performance and stability of backend services
Desirable:
Experience working with PlayFab, EOS, or other popular backend game services, leveraging third-party tools to enhance game functionality.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement scalable game backend services for high traffic and real-time multiplayer interactions.
- Write robust and efficient code to power high-availability services.
- Collaborate with game designers and developers to develop new features.
- Design fail-proof systems with minimal downtime.
- Perform functional and load testing to ensure performance and stability.
Skills Required
REST APIsSQLDockerKubernetesLinuxDistributed SystemsConcurrencyFunctional TestingLoad TestingCollaborationPlayFabEOS
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