At a Glance
- Tasks: Build and deploy backend services for exciting multiplayer games.
- Company: Join The Multiplayer Group, a people-first tech company with a global reach.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible remote work, competitive salary, and opportunities for AWS certification.
- Other info: Collaborative team culture with a focus on community and sustainability.
- Why this job: Make an impact in the gaming industry while working with cutting-edge technologies.
- Qualifications: Experience in software development, especially with backend systems and cloud technologies.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
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 talented, fully remote Software 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. Having an AWS Certification (Associate or above) would be advantageous.
- Experience with infrastructure as code tools, e.g. Terraform
- Demonstrable database experience with both SQL and NoSQL
- Experience building distributed applications
- 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
- Have used or built a CI/CD pipeline to validate and test code
- An understanding of how to use LLMs to process and query structured and unstructured data
- Experience using Gen AI for code generation
- Ability to create supporting documentation, designs, comments, etc.
- Excellent time management and ability to work autonomously
- 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
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 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 include flexible working: Remote-friendly long before it was the norm, with core hours that support both great work and real life.
Remote Software Engineer - Backend Services - MPG - Fully remote from the UK or in Portsmouth employer: Climax Studios
Climax Studios is an excellent employer for those seeking a dynamic and creative environment where innovation thrives. With a strong focus on employee well-being, the company offers flexible remote working options, comprehensive benefits, and ample opportunities for professional development, making it an ideal place for talented UI/UX artists to grow their careers while contributing to exciting projects.
