Senior Backend Engineer

August 8

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Companion Group

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Gaming • AR/VR • API

Companion Group is a game development studio that partners with some of the most ambitious game studios worldwide. They specialize in providing highly skilled developers experienced in Unreal, Unity, and backend systems to enhance development teams and accelerate project timelines. Their focus includes multiplayer game development, game server architecture, and scaling global player bases. Companion Group emphasizes collaboration, supporting existing teams, and offering expertise in creating enriched gaming experiences across various platforms, including PC, console, virtual reality, and mobile.

51 - 200 employees

Founded 2022

🎮 Gaming

🥽 AR/VR

🔌 API

📋 Description

• Designing, developing, and maintaining scalable backend systems and services that support our game titles. • Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to implement robust backend solutions that enhance the gameplay experience and ensure seamless multiplayer functionality. • Be a part of the technical design and implementation of backend systems for multiplayer online titles, ensuring seamless connectivity and performance. • Develop and optimize cross-platform authentication systems, matchmaking systems, lobby systems, and scalable server orchestration to enhance player engagement. • Architect high-performance backend services for real-time gameplay, leveraging C++, C#, Go (Golang), NodeJS. • Collaborate with network engineers, gameplay programmers, and DevOps teams to integrate multiplayer features with minimal latency. • Profile, optimize, and scale backend services to ensure reliability, extensibility, and cost-effectiveness. • Develop robust API services and microservices architectures, facilitating seamless data exchange between game clients and servers. • Provide accurate development estimates, documentation, and reporting to support project planning and execution.

🎯 Requirements

• 5+ years of professional backend development experience (preferably in the game industry) • Excellent communication and collaboration skills • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail • Excellent programming skills in two or more of the following languages: C++, C#, Go (Golang), NodeJS (C++ and C# preferred) • Strong Experience with at least one of the following Cloud Providers (AWS, Azure, GCP) • Solid experience with real-time networking, WebSockets, RPCs, REST APIs, gRPC, etc. • Hands-on experience with matchmaking algorithms, player session management, and anti-cheat systems. • Deep understanding of database systems, including SQL & NoSQL solutions (PostgreSQL, Redis, MongoDB, etc.). • Strong grasp of microservices architecture, server orchestration, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive salary ranging from £50,000 to £70,000 (GBP), reflecting your skills and contribution. • Embark on a clearly defined career ladder, enabling you to progress in responsibilities and be rewarded accordingly. • Enjoy the flexibility of a fully remote role, collaborating with top game developers from around the world. • Join forces with industry leaders who will inspire and guide you on your path to success.