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Lead Backend Game Programmer

Freejam

Lead Backend Game Programmer

Salary Not Specified

Freejam, Stamshaw, City of Portsmouth

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 18 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 8f40af4692af4b7884be7793af80c95e

Full Job Description

  • Take ownership of the core backend systems and maintain the vision of backend technologies and their interactions

  • Assigns, delegates and supports individuals in their tasks, monitoring and reviewing the progress of their work

  • Provides constructive feedback and clear communication to enhance behaviour and performance, ensuring a continuous improvement approach.

  • 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

  • Contribute to the documentation and automated testing procedures

  • Collaborates and effectively communicates with other Leads, Directors, departments and project stakeholders on a continuous basis

  • Autonomously complete tasks and features in a timely fashion

  • Implement protective measures against threats and ensure adherence to data protection laws

  • Regularly refine the performance of online services, focussing on server efficiency and user load management

    Significant experience developing back-end systems for games, or similar environment, including prior experience in any leadership capacity

  • Proven experience in a commercial environment developing high-scalability online services in various domains, emphasizing handling large user bases

  • Involved in full production of at least 2 titles / projects

  • Strong C# programming

  • Strong mentoring and leadership skills

  • 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, 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 (https://freejamgames.com/), creators of the popular multiplayer game Robocraft (https://robocraftgame.com), is excited to announce an opening for an experienced DevOps Engineer to join our dynamic team in developing the highly-anticipated sequel, Robocraft 2.


    • In this role, you'll play a crucial role in developing robust backend systems and features for Robocraft 2, working closely with the programming team. You will be working on our backend stack, which is using a range of technologies such as databases, and containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes in our hybrid-cloud infrastructure. Additionally, you'll work with modern frameworks, ensuring high-performance and efficient server-side operations. This position offers a unique chance to hone your skills and gain more experience in the critical backend components that power immersive gaming experiences.

    This full-time, permanent position is based in our Portsmouth, UK, studio.

    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.