Senior Backend Developer - C# AWS GCP

Amiqus Games; Royal Leamington Spa; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Location: Leamington Spa or Remote (UK only)

About Us: We are a pioneering mobile game development company that integrates music and gaming to create immersive, interactive experiences. Based in Leamington Spa, our innovative new title is designed to transform the way the world experiences music through gameplay.

Our studio founders come from both a prolific games and music career, spanning over millions of games downloads and musical artist streams, bringing together two of the greatest minds in both industries. This is a unique opportunity to work on something new and fresh, which has already received significant financial backing.

Game Overview: Our flagship game combines rhythm-based challenges with captivating visuals and engaging storylines. Players navigate through various levels, syncing their actions with the beat of the music to unlock new features and progress through the game. Enjoy co-op mode, assisted music creation, social sharing and personalized music selection.

The game is designed to be accessible to all ages, offering both casual and competitive modes to cater to different player preferences.

Job Description:

We are seeking a skilled Backend Programmer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining the backend infrastructure of our mobile game. You will work closely with our frontend developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs.
2. Collaborate with frontend developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
3. Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
4. Implement security and data protection measures.
5. Troubleshoot and debug applications.
6. Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code.
7. Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
8. Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends.

Requirements:

1. Proven experience as a Backend Programmer or similar role.
2. Proficiency in C#.
3. Experience with AWS and Google Cloud.
4. Familiarity with scaling, backend performance, security, and automated deployment (CI/CD pipelines).
5. Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
6. Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Experience in the gaming industry or a related field.
2. Knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
3. Understanding of microservices architecture.

Benefits:

1. Competitive salary, £65k to £80k, and performance-based bonuses.
2. 25 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays).
3. Pension plan.
4. Family-friendly flexible working hours.
5. Regular attendance at conferences.
6. Stock options after probation.
7. Equipment supplied for the role.
8. Professional development opportunities.
9. Collaborative and inclusive work environment.

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