Senior Backend Game Programmer

4 weeks ago

Portsmouth, Portsmouth, United Kingdom Freejam Full time

Freejam, the creators of the popular multiplayer game Robocraft, is seeking an experienced Backend Game Programmer to join their dynamic team in developing the highly-anticipated sequel, Robocraft 2.

This role involves developing robust backend systems and features for Robocraft 2, working closely with the programming team. The ideal candidate will have experience with modern frameworks, ensuring high-performance and efficient server-side operations.

The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining the core backend systems and technologies at Freejam. They will also improve the architecture of the whole system with robustness, create accurate task duration estimates, and complete all work on a timely basis to a consistent, high-quality standard.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience developing back-end systems for games, or similar environments, including prior experience in any leadership capacity. They will also have proven experience in a commercial environment developing high-scalability online services in various domains, emphasizing handling large user bases.

The successful candidate will be able to work autonomously, collaborate effectively with Leads, other senior backend programmers, directors, and other project stakeholders on a continuous basis. They will also be responsible for implementing protective measures against threats and ensuring adherence to data protection laws.

Requirements:

  • Significant experience developing back-end systems for games, or similar environments
  • Proven experience in a commercial environment developing high-scalability online services
  • Involved in full production of at least 2 titles / projects
  • Strong C# programming
  • Ability to work autonomously
  • Knowledge of Baremetal and cloud services like AWS and OVH
  • Experience with matchmaking systems (e.g. Open Match)
  • Solid understanding of client-server methodologies and technologies
  • Good knowledge of scalability, security, and readable code
  • Proficient with Source Control and Code Review tools (Perforce, Git etc)
  • Skilled in Orchestration technologies, including Kubernetes and Agones
  • Experience with web technologies such as HTML, CSS, Javascript, etc
  • Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases
  • Experience with Linux-based systems (Ubuntu, Debian etc)
  • Experience with CI/CD systems, such as Jenkins
  • Asp.Net + Entity Framework

Bonus Points:

  • Experience with OpenAPI and code generation tools
  • Video game specific experience
  • Knowledge of Unity for game development
  • Knowledge of; SignalR (RPC's), Sentry, Grafana, Portainer & Multiplay Clanforge

Freejam is a fully indie team, we shape our destiny. We decide game features, what platforms we release on, what dates we release on, how we promote and market our games, what business models we choose to follow, our prices, everything. It is fun and very rewarding to be the master of your own game development destiny. This is the freedom that being properly independent brings and this is what Freejam is all about.

We offer a great multicultural work environment and benefits including flexible working hours, an ambitious, ego-free environment. Further perks include regular team days out/social events and, of course, our legendary Christmas parties.

Freejam is currently in the amazing position of building a brand new project and we're looking for like-minded people who can help shape it.

Diversity

Freejam is aware that sometimes minorities are under-represented in the game development industry. We welcome applications from people from all under-represented groups.

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