Senior Backend Engineer, Climax Studios
MPG
AAA co-development studio
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AAA co-development studio
201-500 employees
Be an early applicant
201-500 employees
Company mission
To create epic, ground breaking titles for VR and next-gen platforms.
Role
Who you are
- 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
Desirable
- 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
What the job involves
- 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 developing an internal tool used across MPG, as well as growing our pool of AWS Certified engineers - both of which you will be involved with when you join us
- 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
Application process
- Please don’t forget to include your CV, a cover letter, and links to your GitHub, website or portfolio
Our take
Climax Studios is one of the UK's longest-running game developer, with roots going back to 1988. Founded in Portsmouth, the studio has been part of the games industry since before the original PlayStation era and has built a reputation for consistency and creativity. Despite how much the industry has changed, Climax has stayed relevant by evolving with new technology while keeping a strong focus on collaboration and game development expertise.
Today Climax works closely with some of the biggest names in gaming to help build major titles. It offers everything from full game development to co-development, art, and technical support, often working behind the scenes on blockbuster releases. Over the years, it has contributed to well-known games like Silent Hill: Shattered Memories, Assassin's Creed Chronicles, and Mafia: Definitive Edition. By partnering with companies like Microsoft, Sony, and Ubisoft, Climax has become a trusted name for delivering high-quality work across both indie and AAA projects.
In 2021, Climax was acquired by Keywords Studios, marking a new chapter for the company. The move brought Climax into a global network of game development services, giving it more scale, resources, and access to major industry partners. Since then, it has continued to grow, including expanding into new locations like Edinburgh and working on increasingly high-profile projects.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
9% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- Life Insurance
- Dental
- Eye Care
- Employee Assistance
- Income Protection
- Pension
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Flexi Time
- Group Private Medical
- Fully Stocked Fridge
Company HQ
Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth, UK
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