At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our Server Internals team to enhance Minecraft server technology.
- Company: Hive Games, a leading UK studio with millions of players.
- Benefits: Flexible remote work, generous time-off, and a stable team environment.
- Other info: Be part of a small, agile team with excellent career growth.
- Why this job: Make an impact on popular games and work with cutting-edge tech.
- Qualifications: 2+ years Java experience and strong project management skills.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
We are looking for an experienced software developer to join our Server Internals team. Hive Games is a UK-based studio creating interactive content for established games, including operating The Hive - the largest Minecraft: Bedrock Edition server with millions of monthly players. As a Microsoft Vendor & Minecraft Partner, we contribute directly to the Minecraft franchise through projects like Chunker World Converter. We're also developing SkyBlock: Horizons, an ambitious open-world MMORPG coming to Minecraft: Bedrock Edition.
Hive Games at a glance:
- Established in 2013 with 8M+ Monthly Active Users
- Microsoft Vendor & Minecraft Partner
- Small, agile, global team with flexible work environment
Expectations and Responsibilities:
We're looking for talented candidates to join our Server Internals development team. Our Servers Internals team maintains and improves our custom, cleanroom Minecraft: Bedrock Edition compatible server stack, for both our Minecraft Minigame server “The Hive” and our upcoming Minecraft MMO “SkyBlock: Horizons”. Our server stack is written in Java (21). Experience with other major programming languages is a plus. Candidates should be self-motivated with good project management skills.
Requirements:
- 2+ years experience with Java
- Strong project management skills
- Demonstrable experience within Minecraft
- Microphone (for use with TeamSpeak)
- Excellent verbal and written English communication skills
Benefits:
- Full-time (40 hours weekly) flexible, remote work
- Stable team environment (majority of staff with 3+ years tenure)
- UK applicants eligible for employment status with generous time-off: 28 days PLUS 8
Remote Server Software Engineer in Cambridge employer: Hive Games Limited
Hive Games is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and flexible remote work environment that fosters creativity and innovation. With a stable team where the majority of staff have over three years of tenure, employees benefit from generous time-off policies and opportunities for professional growth within a small, agile team dedicated to creating engaging content for millions of players. As a Microsoft Vendor and Minecraft Partner, working here means contributing to exciting projects in the gaming industry while enjoying a supportive and collaborative culture.
