Senior Backend Engineer - MPG - Fully remote from the UK or the EU

About the role

At The Multiplayer Group (MPG), we create world\-class multiplayer experiences through Co\-Dev and Full\-Dev partnerships. Our people\-first culture supports a diverse, global team in a welcoming and flexible work environment. With teams spread worldwide, we prioritise connection—both online and in person. Giving back is central to who we are, with a focus on local communities, education, and sustainability.

We are looking for a deeply talented, fully remote Senior Backend Engineer. You’ll be UK or EU based and you’ll be working in a team of backend engineers across MPG. We deliver, deploy and help integrate backend services alongside external co\-dev clients as part of industry leading game projects, and collaborate to define solutions and implement features on time and to a high standard.

We’re also growing our pool of AWS Certified engineers \- and we encourage you to study for the certification using your Learning \& Development budget when you join us.

**Requirements**

* Experience in game development and having worked on at least two game titles in a commercial setting developing server backends for AAA games, free\-to\-play (mobile) games, casino apps or similar * Experience releasing at least two backend services with a large number of concurrent users * Production experience with at least one of Java, Golang, C\#, C\+\+, Kotlin; experience with Python, Node.js and React is desirable * Experience with cloud platforms: Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud and Microsoft Azure; having an AWS Certification (Associate or above) would be advantageous * Experience with infrastructure as code tools, e.g. Terraform * Ability to create supporting documentation, designs, comments, etc * Ability to discuss technical and production matters * Excellent time management and ability to work autonomously * Experience building distributed applications * Attention to detail with ability to comprehend and follow direction * Clear communicator with the ability to verbalise conceptual thoughts and the willingness to accept constructive critique * Experience with Git or Perforce, or other source control software * Ability to adapt to new tools, languages, and concepts as required by the project * Knowledge of Microservices and Service Oriented Architectures (SOA), especially Kubernetes and Docker * Experience building a CI/CD pipeline to validate and test code * Awareness of security/cheating implications of technology choices * Experience using Gen AI for code generation

**Beneficial**

* Demonstrable database experience with both SQL and NoSQL * Understanding of how a backend service integrates with the game \- experience with Unreal or Unity would be useful but not required * Experience with high\-scale distributed applications with a concurrent user base ranging in the hundreds of thousands, with high uptime, and performant services * An understanding of how to use LLMs to process and query structured and unstructured data

**Responsibilities**

* Individual contribution: construct systems, write code, deployments, etc. * Work with the team lead and stakeholders to estimate and prioritise work * Work alongside peers to iterate on solutions that fit requirements * Keep the project lead and producer apprised of revised estimates and delivery times * Promote and maintain high standards and process: tests, CI/CD, documentation * Help and support team members in day\-to\-day work * Understand, maintain and expand existing code and develop new features or systems

**Benefits**

Please don’t forget to include your CV, a cover letter, and links to your GitHub, website or portfolio.

**Our Benefits**

**Flexible working:** Remote\-friendly long before it was the norm, with core hours that support both great work and real life.

**Support \& wellbeing:** Mental health first\-aiders, therapy and coaching via Myndup, plus private medical insurance to help you stay healthy and supported.

**Pension \& life cover:** A strong pension plan and life insurance to support your future and protect your family.

**Time for you:** Minimum 25 days’ holiday, a paid winter break, and 3 volunteering days each year to give back to causes you care about.

**Parental leave:** Family\-first policies that support parents and caregivers with flexibility and balance.

**Levelling up:** Annual L\&D budget, expert talks, game jams, and mentoring opportunities to help you grow your skills and career.

Role Information: EN

Studio: The Multiplayer Group

Location: Europe, United Kingdom

Area of Work: Game Development

Service: Create

Service Type: Code

Employment Type: Permanent Fully Remote

Working Pattern: Full Time

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