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Backend Developer - Web/Game Infrastructure (Contract) PRELOADED

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London, Greater London, England, GBR
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London, Greater London, England, GBR
Entry level
Develop and optimize scalable backend microservices for a high-traffic digital gaming platform. Responsibilities include designing data models, APIs, integrations, and secure high-performance services; collaborating with technical and production teams; supporting deployment planning; solving technical challenges; and documenting limitations and learnings.
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Contract: (Hybrid/Remote)Overview

We’re seeking a seasoned Backend Developer with a proven track record in building scalable and robust architectures, and an instinctive understanding of how to deliver seamless digital experiences. You will work closely with the game team and technical leads to create and explore new and exciting backend services, working on groundbreaking projects with cutting-edge technologies. Specifically, you will be implementing and optimising microservices for a high-traffic, digital platform.

Key Responsibilities
  • Work closely with the Technical team to design and develop scalable and robust microservices.
  • Collaborate with the wider technical teams/ partners to design and develop data models, APIs, and integration patterns.
  • Delivering high-performance, secure, and maintainable backend services through technical innovation, creative thinking, and efficient working practices.
  • Proactive problem-solving skills accompanied by excellent communication skills to express ideas and reasoning to key stakeholders and the team.
  • Work closely with the production team to inform the project timelines and manage deployments.
  • Documenting learnings and insights, and providing key technical limitations and concerns to the wider team.
What We’re Looking For
  • Proven experience with monolithic and microservice architecture at a large scale.
  • Proficiency in Javascript / C# and a deep understanding of relevant frameworks and libraries.
  • Experience with cloud platforms (e.g. AWS, Azure) and containerization technologies (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Strong understanding of database design and development, with experience in relational (e.g. MySQL) and non relational (e.g. MongoDB) databases, 
  • Experience in designing and implementing RESTful APIs and/or GraphQL.
  • Solid understanding of computer science fundamentals (data structures, algorithms, networking) and a proven ability to apply them in creating high-quality, scalable backend systems.
  • Excellent communicator, team player, and effective problem solver.
Nice to Have
  • Experience with cloud platforms (e.g. Azure, AWS) and containerization technologies (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Experience with security best practices for backend development.

ABOUT PRELOADED

We are a BAFTA-winning games studio inventing new ways to play for everyone. We harness the power of play to create the experiences of tomorrow.

Founded in 2000, PRELOADED believes that play, in all contexts and for all audiences, has the potential to impact our world positively. As a cross-disciplinary team of artists, designers, play specialists, and creative technologists, we are united by this shared mission - what we call Play with Purpose®.

Together, we craft a diverse range of playful experiences. We help organisations, brands, and institutions engage next-generation audiences and collaborate with technology platforms to imagine the future of play.

Learn more about the studio here: https://preloaded.com/the-studio

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The Arts Building, Morris Place, Finsbury Park, London, United Kingdom, N4 3JG

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