At a Glance
- Tasks: Build secure cloud infrastructure and develop game features using Golang.
- Company: Join Fenris Creations, a passionate team creating EVE Vanguard in London.
- Benefits: Enjoy free meals, flexible hours, and comprehensive health benefits.
- Other info: Dynamic, multicultural workplace with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Work on an ambitious gaming project and grow your skills in a creative environment.
- Qualifications: Experience with AWS, Golang, and a passion for video games is essential.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Fenris Creations is looking for a talented and passionate Senior Backend Engineer to join our team in London building EVE Vanguard. We are a tight-knit team creating a new perspective into the rich universe of EVE Online using Unreal Engine 5. We want someone who enjoys working with both technical and non-technical colleagues, has a drive for excellence, and is proactive in seeking out and finding ways to support others. You’ll be joining an established team responsible for a variety of services – so the ability to learn and get up to speed quickly is key. Once live, you’ll be required to join our compensated on‑call rota to support the game.
Our backend is run on AWS infrastructure and built using Golang following Domain‑Driven Design and Event‑Driven Architecture principles. Direct experience with these technologies and methodologies is desirable, but a strong foundation in programming, problem‑solving, networking, and software design comes foremost.
Your Tasks
- Build highly available and secure cloud infrastructure
- Build CI/CD pipelines for code, config, and infrastructure
- Mature our monitoring and alerting setup ready for launch
- Plan the implementation of milestone deliverables
- Build game features and tools in Golang
- Proactively support internal backend users and triage issues
- Proactively seek out cost-saving opportunities
- Perform code reviews and maintain a high-quality codebase
- Set team direction in areas of ownership
- Maintain relationships with external vendors
- Share progress updates with the studio and stakeholders
- Stay up to date with best practices, standards, technologies
Your Profile
- Passionate about playing and building video games!
- Has built infrastructure within a major cloud provider (AWS preferred)
- Has designed and coded significant backend features (Golang preferred)
- Has built CI/CD pipelines for production systems
- Has experience architecting distributed systems
- Has experience supporting distributed systems in production.
- Has experience communicating technical concepts to non-technical audiences
What We Can Offer You
- The inspiring challenge of working on a pioneering, ambitious project with great coworkers.
- An opportunity to learn and grow within an international company.
- A multicultural work environment that encourages growth, creativity, and innovation.
- Free breakfasts, lunches, drinks, and snacks in the office.
- A family friendly work environment with flexible work hours.
- Employer contributory pension plan.
- Life Insurance.
- Private medical and Dental for you and your family.
- Annual Commuting Allowance.
- Monthly Home Working Allowance.
- Annual Fitness Allowance.
- Discretionary quarterly and annual performance sharing plan.
Senior Backend Engineer employer: Fenris Creations
Fenris Creations is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant and multicultural work environment in London that fosters creativity and innovation. As part of the global IT Operations team, you'll have the opportunity to grow your skills while enjoying benefits like flexible working hours, free meals, and comprehensive health coverage, all while contributing to exciting projects alongside talented colleagues.
