Remote Server Software Engineer

The Hive
Londonderry, United Kingdom
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Franchise
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Shift work
Languages
English
Experience level
Intermediate

Job location

Remote
Londonderry, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Java
Hive
Minecraft
Network Server
Programming Languages

Requirements

Our Servers Internals team maintains and improves our custom, cleanroom Minecraft: Bedrock Edition compatible server stack, for both our Minecraft Minigame server The Hive and our upcoming Minecraft MMO SkyBlock: Horizons .

Our server stack is written in Java (21). Experience with other major programming languages is a plus.

Candidates should be self-motivated with good project management skills., * 2+ years experience with Java

  • Strong project management skills
  • Demonstrable experience within Minecraft
  • Microphone (for use with TeamSpeak)
  • Excellent verbal and written English communication skills

Benefits & conditions

  • Full-time (40 hours weekly) flexible, remote work
  • Stable team environment (majority of staff with 3+ years tenure)
  • UK applicants eligible for employment status with:
  • Generous time-off: 28 days PLUS 8 bank holidays (average)
  • Fair sick leave policies
  • Listed salary is based on full-time employment, based on experience, and represents the starting range.

About the company

Hive Games is a UK-based studio creating interactive content for established games, including operating The Hive - the largest Minecraft: Bedrock Edition server with millions of monthly players. As a Microsoft Vendor & Minecraft Partner, we contribute directly to the Minecraft franchise through projects like Chunker World Converter. We're also developing SkyBlock: Horizons, an ambitious open-world MMORPG coming to Minecraft: Bedrock Edition. Hive Games at a glance: * Established in 2013 with 8M+ Monthly Active Users

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