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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Experienced/Senior Online Developer - Tech Team - **Company:** Rebellion - **Location:** Oxford, UK - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), PHP (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Databases, Game Engine, MySQL, Node.Js, NoSQL, Perforce, Software Tools, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, TypeScript, Web Applications, Cloud Platform System, ReactJS, AWS Lambda, Backend, Git, Vue.js, Build Management, Front End Software Development, Software Version Control, Serverless Computing, Web Api - **Published:** August 13, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/senior-online-developer/rebellion-job107834728 ## About the Role * Proven experience as a back-end developer * Experience working within the games industry * Strong experience with Node.js, JavaScript and TypeScript * Knowledge of front-end frameworks such as Vue and React * Experience with databases such as MySQL and NoSQL databases * Familiarity with AWS or equivalent cloud environments * Experience with software development tools and version control systems (Git; Perforce desirable) * Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new technologies * Comfortable modifying/maintaining applications written in other languages (such as PHP) is desirable * Experience writing serverless functions (AWS Lambda/Azure Functions) is a bonus ## Description We are seeking an experienced or more senior back-end Online Developer to join our tech team, helping to build and support internal and external web APIs for our game engine team. The successful candidate will join a growing team and use their JavaScript expertise to contribute across the full software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering and system design to implementation, testing, deployment, and maintenance. You will be working on building internal tools as well as public-facing APIs. This is primarily a back-end role, and we are looking for a developer with experience building performant, distributed backend APIs and efficiently utilising third-party services. You will be comfortable communicating with other teams to fix bugs and resolve issues. This is an excellent opportunity to build exciting business-critical systems while contributing to a team that is continuing to expand and evolve. This exciting opportunity can be based out of either of our studios in Oxford or Warwick, offering flexibility, collaboration, and the chance to work with a world-class team! We can provide a relocation package, including moving assistance, temporary accommodation, and full support to ensure a smooth transition to your new environment. We believe in the power of face-to-face collaboration and encourage working from our studios. However, we understand that flexibility matters, so we're open to discussing hybrid options based on individual needs. Key Outcomes : * Produce performant and well-documented code * Successfully develop and deploy new tools to support our game teams * Respond to bugs and issues as they arise, providing timely resolution Responsibilities : * Design, build and deploy web applications to support our in-house engine team * Maintain and improve existing tools * Develop integrations with third-party APIs * Support application deployments * Collaborate and communicate effectively with other teams * Contribute to improving development practices within a growing team ## Related Videos - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [MySQL Protocol Features You Should Be Aware Of](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100267-mysql-protocol-features-you-should-be-aware-of) - [Leveraging Real time data in FSIs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/806-leveraging-real-time-data-in-fsis) - [Web development best practices in 2021](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/280-web-development-best-practices-in-2021) - [Branch your database like your code: How schema changes and pull requests go hand in hand](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/350-branch-your-database-like-your-code-how-schema-changes-and-pull-requests-go-hand-in-hand) - [NoSQL Data Modeling for Front-end Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/297-nosql-data-modeling-for-front-end-developers) ## Related Articles - [Find a Developer Job: 12 Best Job Sites For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/165-find-a-developer-job-12-best-job-sites-for-developers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [React Developer Salary [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/198-react-developer-salary-2023) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [7 Most Popular Web Developer Jobs in Europe](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/163-7-most-popular-web-developer-jobs-in-europe)