Senior Backend Developer, Square Enix

Golang

Salary not provided

React

MongoDB

Docker

CSS

Python

GraphQL

Elasticsearch

Bootstrap

Rust

Senior level

London

3+ days a week in office

Developing, publishing, and marketing interactive entertainment titles

Job no longer available

Developing, publishing, and marketing interactive entertainment titles

1001+ employees

B2CArtificial IntelligenceMarketingGamingPublishingEntertainmentDigital Media

Job no longer available

Salary not provided

React

MongoDB

Docker

CSS

Python

GraphQL

Elasticsearch

Bootstrap

Rust

Senior level

London

3+ days a week in office

1001+ employees

B2CArtificial IntelligenceMarketingGamingPublishingEntertainmentDigital Media

Company mission

To spread happiness across the globe by providing unforgettable experiences.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

Professional web development experience
Professional experience with a micro service architecture
Advanced development experience with Go
Experience with E-Commerce systems (e.g., BigCommerce, Shopify, etc.)
Experience using NoSQL databases (e.g., ElasticSearch, MongoDB, etc.)
Experience with Docker configuration
Team player, self-motivating, fast learner
Valid passport for travel
A passion and deep understanding of web technologies
Keen interest in the gaming sector or fan our Square Enix titles

Desirable

Computer Science or similar Software Engineering degree
Web development experience in a creative industry or in some segment of the videogames industry
Experience developing real-time services
Experience with GraphQL
Knowledge of other programming languages (e.g., Python, Rust, etc)
Experience with TDD/BDD
Working experience of CSS preprocessors (e.g. SASS) and front-end frameworks (e.g. React, Bootstrap)
Experience with CI/CD processes
Willingness to learn new technologies

What the job involves

This role is based in our London office and will be part of the Digital Platform team, part of the Online Development department, who are responsible for developing the company’s online presence and tech tools
The successful candidate will help by developing and maintaining the central Square Enix web services
Maintain and expand the Square Enix online tools used to implement direct marketing and analytics activities
Maintain the central Square Enix web user database
Help develop data processing scripts
Participate in the entire application lifecycle, focusing on coding and debugging
Write clean code to develop functional web applications
Troubleshoot and debug applications
Collaborate with Front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements with server side logic
Teamwork and communication skills an advantage
Configuring and developing eCommerce solutions for numerous clients
Providing day to day support on technical issues for client's websites
Translating business requirements into robust technical solutions
Development and technical maintenance of areas of the Square Enix web presence

Salary benchmarks

Our take

SquareEnix was formed as a merger between the two Japanese video game giants Square and Enix in 2003. The company has risen to popularity and is now widely known for its Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, and Tomb Raider role-playing video game franchises whic has sold hundreds of millions of copies worldwide, amongst numerous others.

Its business model is based on the idea of ‘polymorphic content’, consisting of building franchises on multiple potential hardware rather than being restricted by a single gaming platform.

While Square Enix reported a 25% drop in revenue from its games division in Q1 2025, reflecting a broader trend of slower growth driven by a focus on 'safe' releases. However, there is still bright spots - Final Fantasy XI, one of the company's longest-running MMOs, has seen a resurgence in players so strong that new account registration had to be temporarily suspended. With the ongoing support for it's iconic franchises, the company still has potential to turn momentum in its favor.

Steph

Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle

Insights

-9% employee growth in 12 months

Glassdoor (3.9)

Company

Company HQ

London, UK

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