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Game Developer
Posted 1 day 10 hours ago by The Engage Partnership Recruitment
Backend Game Developer (Python)
Location: Remote (within Europe)
Full-Time Flexible Hours Permanent
Up to £65k
An independent games studio is looking for an experienced Backend Developer to join their fully remote team. The company specialises in high-quality online slot games for a global audience and is expanding their development team with someone who can take ownership of server-side game logic from initial setup through to live launch.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and maintain server-side components that power real-money online games, with a strong focus on game logic.
- Collaborate with front-end engineers, game designers, and mathematicians to deliver fully integrated, high-performing gameplay features.
- Optimise performance and scalability to support high user loads.
- Write clean, testable code and contribute to CI/CD workflows.
- Stay informed on industry trends and proactively suggest improvements to systems and architecture.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in backend development, ideally in the gaming or gambling sector.
- Proficiency in Python and experience building game logic or high-throughput backend services.
- Understanding of probability and statistics as applied to game mechanics.
- Familiarity with secure server development and performance optimisation.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently in a remote-first environment.
Tech Stack & Tools
- Python (core language)
- Git for version control
- Docker and containerisation workflows
- CI/CD pipelines
- Google Cloud or similar platforms
- Automated testing frameworks
Nice to Have
- Experience with Node.js or TypeScript
- Knowledge of real-money gaming regulations or game certification processes
If you're a Python developer with a background in gaming and a passion for building engaging backend systems, this could be a great fit. The team values autonomy, clean code, and proactive collaboration.
Interested or want to learn more? Drop me a message or email me at
The Engage Partnership Recruitment
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