> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1119215-senior-backend-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1119215-senior-backend-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Backend Engineer - **Company:** Fenris Creations - **Location:** London, UK (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Code Review, Computer Programming, Distributed Systems, Video Game Development, Software Engineering, Backend, Event Driven Architecture, Unreal Engine, Domain Driven Design, Golang - **Published:** July 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=754e66626436ca4c ## About the Role * Passionate about playing and building video games! * Has built infrastructure within a major cloud provider (AWS preferred) * Has designed and coded significant backend features (Golang preferred) * Has built CI/CD pipelines for production systems * Has experience architecting distributed systems * Has experience supporting distributed systems in production. * Has experience communicating technical concepts to non-technical audiences ## Description Fenris Creations is looking for a talented and passionate Senior Backend Engineer to join our team in London building EVE Vanguard. We are a tight-knit team creating a new perspective into the rich universe of EVE Online using Unreal Engine 5. We want someone who enjoys working with both technical and non-technical colleagues, has a drive for excellence, and is proactive in seeking out and finding ways to support others. You'll be joining an established team responsible for a variety of services - so the ability to learn and get up to speed quickly is key. Once live, you'll be required to join our compensated on-call rota to support the game. Our backend is run on AWS infrastructure and built using Golang following Domain Driven Design and Event Driven Architecture principles. Direct experience with these technologies and methodologies is desirable, but a strong foundation in programming, problem solving, networking, and software design comes foremost., * Mature our monitoring and alerting setup ready for launch Plan the implementation of milestone deliverables * Build game features and tools in Golang * Proactively support internal backend users and triage issues * Proactively seek out cost saving opportunities * Perform code reviews and maintain a high-quality codebase * Set team direction in areas of ownership * Maintain relationships with external vendors * Share progress updates with the studio and stake holders Stay up to date with best practices, standards, technologies ## Related Videos - [Meet Your New BFF: Backend to Frontend without the Duct Tape](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/682-meet-your-new-bff-backend-to-frontend-without-the-duct-tape) - [Go with the Flow: Stop the Leaks Before Your Memory's a Waterfall!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100073-go-with-the-flow-stop-the-leaks-before-your-memory-s-a-waterfall) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [Are Code Reviews Worth It? Insights from 16 Years of Review Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1135-are-code-reviews-worth-it-insights-from-16-years-of-review-data) - [Building the platform for providing ML predictions based on real-time player activity](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/944-building-the-platform-for-providing-ml-predictions-based-on-real-time-player-activity) - [Scoring 2000 Products per Request: Performance Pitfalls in Golang](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2073-scoring-2000-products-per-request-performance-pitfalls-in-golang) ## Related Articles - [What’s the Difference Between Frontend and Backend Development?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/240-what-s-the-difference-between-frontend-and-backend-development) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Backend Developer Salary in Germany [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/196-backend-developer-salary-in-germany-2023) - [Dev Digest 132 - Binging WADFlix?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/473-dev-digest-132-binging-wadflix)