Backend Developer (B2B) - Game Studio (Sunderland)

hackajob is collaborating with Tombola to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role. Join the Exciting Journey at tombola! We are seeking a Software Developer for our backend development team to actively contribute to the design, development and delivery of the game engine services within our B2B platform. In this team, you’ll be building the systems that allow our games to be used by other businesses. Rather than focusing purely on the player-facing experience, you’ll be working on the technology that connects our games to external partners, ensuring everything runs smoothly, securely and reliably at scale.

The role involves being a part of a newly established team with a focus on learning the business use case around the solution, contributing to the development of new services and showcasing your technical expertise in delivering backend systems that support external integrations. You will be actively involved in team discussions, decision making and contributing to the development processes.

At tombola, we’re not just another player in the game; we’re the creators of the game. Our approach is revolutionary – we craft every element of our software in-house, from concept to execution. Within our B2B space, this means building not just the games themselves, but the platforms and services that enable other companies to integrate with and run our products. It’s about creating robust, scalable systems that power those experiences behind the scenes.

Sounds great! What will I be doing?

• Build and maintain backend services that enable external partners to integrate with tombola’s platform
• Design and develop APIs to allow systems to communicate reliably and securely
• Work on highly available, scalable systems that support high volumes of activity
• Contribute to technical discussions and help shape how we build and evolve our B2B platform
• Write clean, efficient and well-documented code
• Take part in code reviews, testing and performance improvements
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth delivery

What does “good” look like for us?

• Strong knowledge of C#
• .Net experience
• Experience building backend systems and APIs
• Understanding of databases (SQL / NoSQL)
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g. AWS)
• Good problem-solving skills and a logical approach to building systems
• Comfortable working on systems that integrate with external platforms
• Willingness to learn and adapt within a growing B2B environment

This role is based at our Sunderland HQ, with a hybrid approach of 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home. That means plenty of time collaborating with the team, alongside space to focus and get stuck into the detail.

We’re a business built on innovation, collaboration and doing things differently. We’re always looking to improve how we work and we genuinely welcome new ideas and perspectives. If you’re looking for a role where you can make an impact, grow your career and be part of a team that backs each other, we’d love to hear from you. At tombola we know that our differences make us stronger and that thinking differently is key to long term success. We work hard to create a culture of inclusivity where everyone can celebrate our Free to be me value. We are committed to creating opportunities for everyone here at tombola, we welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage individuals to apply, even if you don’t meet every requirement.