Online Programmer [UK ONLY]

Job Description

Overview:
We’re looking for an Online Programmer to join Silent Games, a Double A game development studio based in Newcastle-upon-Tyne with a focus on RPG games that give players a sense of autonomy, mastery, and purpose. As an Online Programmer, you'll be part of a small team of Programmers, working on the online backend infrastructure for our Asynchronous Multiplayer Features and other online systems. You'll have an opportunity to build on existing systems in the way you feel is most effective and have autonomy and control over the online backend architecture.

Responsibilities:

• Develop online backend infrastructure for our Asynchronous Multiplayer features and other online systems.
• Write clear, professional, and maintainable code.
• Proactively problem-solve performance and stability issues where necessary.

Requirements:

• Database Programming / SQL Skills.
• Knowledge of RESTful web services.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience with Perforce & Jenkins.
• Have shipped at least one game title (preferably more, this is a mid-level role).

Desirables:

• Knowledge of information security.
• Knowledge of Amazon EC2.
• Message queuing.
• CI/CD pipeline experience.
• Desire to work on RPG games with asynchronous multiplayer.
• Experience with Anti-Cheat systems/infrastructures.
• Knowledge of Python.
• Experience integrating online systems with Next Gen console requirements.

Additional Information

Benefits:

• 24 holidays + bank holidays + 2 community volunteering days annually.
• Private Healthcare including Dental Cashback and Mental Health support.
• Annual Fitness & Wellbeing Allowance.
• Metro Travel Pass Scheme.
• Flexible working hours.
• Christmas Bonus.
• Christmas Studio Closure.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Relocation Assistance.
• Easy Metro & Train Access.

Company Description

Silent Games is a game development studio with a focus on RPG games that give players a sense of autonomy, mastery, and purpose. Based in the heart of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, we’re building a studio with an aim to foster an open, transparent relationship with our players that will allow us to create high-quality Double A games for years to come. If this sounds like something that appeals to you, then check out our roles below or get in touch with a speculative application!