Senior Backend Developer - Remote (Permanent)

Our people-first culture supports a diverse, global team in a welcoming and flexible work environment. With teams spread worldwide, we prioritise connection—both online and in person. Giving back is central to who we are, with a focus on local communities, education, and sustainability. 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. 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  Production experience with at least one of Java, Golang, C#, C++, Kotlin; experience with Python, Node.js and React is desirable Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud and Microsoft Azure; having an AWS Certification (Associate or above) would be advantageous Experience building distributed applications Experience with Git or Perforce, or other source control software Ability to adapt to new tools, languages, and concepts as required by the project Experience building a CI/CD pipeline to validate and test code Experience using Gen AI for code generation 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 An understanding of how to use LLMs to process and query structured and unstructured data Individual contribution: construct systems, write code, deployments, etc. Keep the project lead and producer apprised of revised estimates and delivery times Help and support team members in day-to-day work  Please don’t forget to include your CV, a cover letter, and links to your GitHub, website or portfolio.   Flexible working: Remote-friendly long before it was the norm, with core hours that support both great work and real life. Mental health first-aiders, therapy and coaching via Myndup, plus private medical insurance to help you stay healthy and supported. Pension & life cover: A strong pension plan and life insurance to support your future and protect your family. Minimum 25 days’ holiday, a paid winter break, and 3 volunteering days each year to give back to causes you care about. Parental leave: Family-first policies that support parents and caregivers with flexibility and balance. Levelling up: Annual L&D budget, expert talks, game jams, and mentoring opportunities to help you grow your skills and career. Area of Work: Game Development Employment Type: Permanent Fully Remote Full Time Keywords Studios is dedicated to following a well-established Equal Opportunities Policy. PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION POLICY By sending your CV/Resume, you are agreeing to our terms and conditions and consent to your data being managed and retained in accordance with our data privacy and retention policy  .