Job Description
At The Multiplayer Group (MPG), we create world-class multiplayer experiences through Co-Dev and Full-Dev partnerships. 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 talented Software Engineer. 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.
Requirements
● Experience in game development and having worked on at least one game title in a
commercial setting developing server backends for AAA games, free-to-play (mobile)
games, casino apps or similar, with a large number of concurrent users
● Production experience with at least one of Java, Golang, C#, C++, Kotlin
● Experience with one or more 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
● Strong database experience with both SQL and NoSQL
● 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
● Knowledge of Microservices and Service Oriented Architectures (SOA), especially
Kubernetes and Docker
● Have used or built a CI/CD pipeline to validate and test code
● An understanding of how to use LLMs to process and query structured and unstructured
data
● Experience using Gen AI for code generation
● Ability to independently create supporting documentation, designs, comments, etc
● Excellent time management and ability to work independently
● 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
Responsibilities
● 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
● Champion 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
Benefits
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Our Benefits
Flexible working: Remote-friendly long before it was the norm, with core hours that support both great work and real life.
Support & wellbeing: 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.
Time for you: 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.
Role Information: EN
Studio: The Multiplayer Group
Location: Europe, United Kingdom
Area of Work: Game Development
Service: Create
Service Type: Code
Employment Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full Time
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