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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Remote Software Engineer - Backend Services - MPG - Fully remote from the UK or - **Company:** Climax Studios - **Location:** Sunderland, UK (Remote available) - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Code Generation, Databases, Continuous Integration, Distributed Systems, Video Game Development, NoSQL, Perforce, Service-Oriented Architecture, SQL Databases, Unstructured Data, Google Cloud, Large Language Models, Backend, Git, Kotlin, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Terraform, Software Version Control, Docker, Golang, Microservices - **Published:** June 25, 2026 - **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/remote-software-engineer-backend-services-mpg-fully-remote-from-the-uk-or-sunderland/2838132817-2/ ## About the Role * Experience in game development and having worked on at least one game title in a commercial setting developing server backends for AAA games, free-to-play (mobile) games, casino apps or similar, with a large number of concurrent users * Production experience with at least one of Java, Golang, C#, C++, Kotlin * Experience with one or more cloud platforms: Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud and Microsoft Azure; having an AWS Certification (Associate or above) would be advantageous * Experience with infrastructure as code tools, e.g. Terraform * Demonstrable database experience with both SQL and NoSQL * Experience building distributed applications * Experience with Git or Perforce, or other source control software * Ability to adapt to new tools, languages, and concepts as required by the project * Knowledge of Microservices and Service Oriented Architectures (SOA), especially Kubernetes and Docker * Have used or built a CI/CD pipeline to validate and test code * An understanding of how to use LLMs to process and query structured and unstructured data * Experience using Gen AI for code generation * Ability to create supporting documentation, designs, comments, etc * Excellent time management and ability to work autonomously * Attention to detail with ability to comprehend and follow direction * Clear communicator with the ability to verbalise conceptual thoughts and the willingness to accept constructive critique ## Description At The Multiplayer Group (MPG), we create world-class multiplayer experiences through Co-Dev and Full-Dev partnerships. Our people-first culture supports a diverse, global team in a welcoming and flexible work environment. With teams spread worldwide, we prioritise connection-both online and in person. Giving back is central to who we are, with a focus on local communities, education, and sustainability. We are looking for a talented, fully remote Software Engineer. You'll be UK or EU based and you'll be working in a team of backend engineers across MPG. We deliver, deploy and help integrate backend services alongside external co-dev clients as part of industry leading game projects, and collaborate to define solutions and implement features on time and to a high standard. We're also growing our pool of AWS Certified engineers - and we encourage you to study for the certification using your Learning & Development budget when you join us., * Individual contribution: construct systems, write code, deployments, etc. * Work with the team lead and stakeholders to estimate and prioritise work * Work alongside peers to iterate on solutions that fit requirements * Keep the project lead and producer apprised of revised estimates and delivery times * Promote high standards and process: tests, CI/CD, documentation * Help and support team members in day-to-day work * Understand, maintain and expand existing code and develop new features or systems ## 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) - [Leveraging Real time data in FSIs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/806-leveraging-real-time-data-in-fsis) - [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) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - "Fun and games - and all that comes with it", Back to BASIC & more](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1719-wearedevelopers-live-fun-and-games-and-all-that-comes-with-it-back-to-basic-more) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) ## Related Articles - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [Mastering Remote Work: Tips for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/558-mastering-remote-work-tips-for-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers)