Senior Backend Game Engineer (DevOps)

Role Overview

As a Senior Backend Game Engineer at Companion Group Ltd., you will design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems and services that support multiplayer game titles. You will work closely with cross-functional teams in a fully remote, globally distributed environment to implement robust backend solutions that enhance gameplay and ensure seamless multiplayer functionality.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement backend systems for multiplayer online titles with focus on seamless connectivity and performance
• Develop and optimize cross-platform authentication, matchmaking, lobby systems, and scalable server orchestration
• Architect high-performance backend services for real-time gameplay using C++, C#, Go, or Node.js
• Collaborate with network engineers, gameplay programmers, and DevOps teams to integrate multiplayer features with minimal latency
• Profile, optimize, and scale backend services for reliability, extensibility, and cost-effectiveness
• Design robust API services and microservices architectures for seamless client-server data exchange
• Provide development estimates, documentation, and reporting to support project planning

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional backend development experience (preferably in gaming)
• Excellent programming skills in two or more of: C++, C#, Go, Node.js (C++ and C# preferred)
• Strong experience with at least one cloud provider: AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Solid understanding of distributed systems, data structures, and algorithms (DSA)
• Hands-on experience with real-time networking: WebSockets, RPCs, REST APIs, gRPC
• Proven experience with matchmaking algorithms, player session management, and anti-cheat systems
• Deep knowledge of database systems: SQL & NoSQL (PostgreSQL, Redis, MongoDB)
• Strong grasp of microservices architecture, Docker, and Kubernetes
• Experience optimizing backend logic for multiplayer scalability and low-latency environments
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Expertise with modern DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automated infrastructure management
• Experience with gaming backend-as-a-service solutions (Azure PlayFab, AccelByte AGS, Heroic Labs Nakama, Pragma)
• Familiarity with online gaming platforms: Xbox Live, PlayStation Network, Steam, Nintendo Network
• Understanding of Unreal Engine 5's networking framework and client-server architecture

Why Join

• Clear career ladder with defined progression and rewards
• Fully remote role with flexibility to work from anywhere
• Collaborate with top game developers and industry leaders globally
• Work on groundbreaking AAA multiplayer titles