Platform Backend Engineer

Games Inc; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gaming studio in the UK is looking for a skilled Platform Backend Engineer to build and maintain the backbone of its gaming platform. Candidates should have 3+ years of backend development experience and be proficient in a backend language like Java, C++, or Rust. This role offers a remote-first culture with opportunities for innovation and ownership in a rapidly evolving gaming environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working hours

Remote-first culture

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in backend development, ideally on platform or systems-level projects.
• Strong experience with at least one Backend/Systems Language (Java, C++, Rust, C#, GO).
• Good understanding of microservices, distributed systems, and event-driven architectures.
• Hands-on experience with NoSQL databases and scaling database-driven applications.
• Familiarity with AWS infrastructure and cloud-based deployments.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Designing, building, and maintaining platform services with a focus on performance.
• Developing new features across the core platform.
• Supporting integrations with operators, aggregators, and regulators.
• Writing clean, tested, maintainable code.
• Troubleshooting and optimising systems for reliability.

Skills

Backend development

Java

C++

Rust

C#

GO

Microservices

Distributed systems

AWS infrastructure

NoSQL databases

Tools

MongoDB

Github

Jenkins

Terraform

CAdvisor

Prometheus

Grafana

Job description

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Games Inc. is looking for a skilled Platform Back-end Engineer to help build, scale, and maintain the backbone of its gaming platform. You’ll be hands‑on in coding, problem-solving, and collaborating across teams to ensure the platform is robust, reliable, and future‑ready.

About the company:

Games Inc. is a long‑established game studio with over 10 years of experience delivering high‑quality real‑money casino games. Renowned for visually striking and mathematically rich content, the studio collaborates with top‑tier operators across regulated and unregulated markets. The diverse portfolio includes classic slots, bespoke table games, and next‑generation crash games, crafted by a team of industry experts. With a proprietary Remote Gaming Server (RGS) and full licensing, Games Inc. ensures full control, scalability, and compliance.

Now expanding distribution, accelerating production, and investing in scalable tech, the studio is evolving into a globally recognised supplier.

What You Will Do:

As a Platform Back-End Engineer at Games Inc., you’ll be part of a small but impactful team responsible for the company’s core platform. From player session management and game deployment pipelines to integrations with operators and regulatory bodies, the platform is the foundation on which everything runs. You’ll get to work closely with the Tech Lead, Chief Architect, and other engineers, writing clean, scalable code and contributing to architectural decisions.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Designing, building, and maintaining platform services with a focus on performance, scalability, and security;
• Developing new features and improving existing ones across the core platform;
• Supporting integrations with operators, aggregators, and regulators;
• Writing clean, tested, and maintainable code in line with best practices;
• Troubleshooting and optimising systems for reliability and speed;
• Contributing to architectural discussions and suggesting improvements;
• Collaborating with other engineers, QA, and Product to deliver on roadmap goals;
• Helping reduce technical debt and modernise legacy code when necessary.

The team is modernising the platform, and you’ll get to work with:

• Databases:MongoDB;
• Monitoring & CI/CD:Github, Jenkins, Terraform, CAdvisor, Prometheus, Grafana;
• iGaming experience:obligatory.

What you'll need to have:

• 3+ years of experience in backend development, ideally on platform or systems‑level projects;
• Strong experience with at least one Backend/Systems Language (Java, C++, Rust, C#, GO);
• Good understanding of microservices, distributed systems, and event‑driven architectures;
• Hands‑on experience with NoSQL databases and scaling database‑driven applications;
• Familiarity with AWS infrastructure and cloud‑based deployments;
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail;
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset;
• A proactive, hands‑on approach — you’re as comfortable digging into code as you are discussing solutions;
• Experience in the iGaming industry is required.

What Makes This Opportunity Unique:

• A remote‑first culture built on trust, flexibility, and respect;
• The chance to work on a platform powering globally distributed casino games;
• A leadership team that values technical input and innovation;
• Autonomy and ownership over meaningful parts of the platform;
• Competitive salary, holiday, and benefits (tailored depending on location).

If you find this opportunity right for you, don't hesitate to apply or get in touch with us if you have any questions!

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Gambling Facilities and Casinos