Server Programmer
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Join us as a Server Engineer at Pixel Toys and become an architect behind our next-gen backends, building the high-performance infrastructure that powers our AAA mobile title.
Undertake a unique opportunity to work in a flexible, creative environment where your ideas directly shape the sophisticated systems supporting millions of players. Your mission involves taking full ownership of complex feature development, from initial planning through to the deployment of robust, scalable server technologies. You will work in close collaboration with our Designers, Artists, and client-side Developers to ensure our game systems are perfectly integrated and optimised for a seamless player experience.
Beyond the initial build, you will play a critical role in maintaining our technical gold standard by profiling code, identifying performance bottlenecks, and resolving compatibility issues. You will be a guardian of the server stack, conducting insightful code reviews and implementing best practices that ensure the security, stability, and longevity of our infrastructure., Above all, you are fueled by a genuine love for gaming and a desire to solve the intricate technical puzzles that come with supporting a global, high-traffic product. Your enthusiasm for collaboration and your drive to stay at the forefront of server technology make you a pivotal asset to our engineering team and the future of our games!
Requirements
Do you have experience in Redis?, You are a highly motivated engineer with a deep-seated passion for crafting complex backend solutions and a relentless commitment to technical quality.
Experienced in C# and with a practical understanding of modern architectural patterns, you possess the expertise needed to shape the very foundation of our server environments. You will bring hands-on experience with a variety of database solutions, ideally including DynamoDB, Redis, and AWS RDS; and are well-versed in navigating cloud platforms like AWS. Your technical toolkit is rounded out by a strong understanding of CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or Codebuild, and you are a firm believer in the importance of security best practices and rigorous monitoring through tools like Datadog or Kibana.
In the fast-paced world of Agile development, you stand out as a creative problem solver and an exceptional communicator who can bridge the gap between complex server logic and broader project goals. You are a proactive team player who thrives on troubleshooting and has the "can-do" attitude required to drive a project to the highest standard.
Benefits & conditions
At Pixel Toys we are proud of the progressive, inclusive, and collaborative working environment we have created; a place where everyone has the opportunity to be themselves and is welcomed and valued for who they are and what they contribute. We have some fantastic benefits we offer our employees… Here are just some of them:
- Competitive salary, reviewed annually
- 25 days annual leave, excluding bank holidays
- Discretionary Bonus Scheme
- Up to 3 additional long service days (duvet days!)
- Private Medical Insurance (including optical and dental)
- Company Pension scheme
- Death in Service benefit
- Regular socials including epic summer and Christmas parties!
- Staff training and development
- Quarterly Wellness days (On-site massages and more)
- Flexi-time working hours
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