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Senior Services Engineer

A new AAA game studio in Leamington Spa defined by talent and ambition to build best-in-class games.
Royal Leamington Spa, UK
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
5+ years of experience
Gaming

Description For Senior Services Engineer

Lighthouse Games, a promising new AAA game studio in Leamington Spa, is seeking a Senior Services Engineer to join their ambitious team. This role sits at the intersection of game development and backend services, focusing on building robust online gaming infrastructure. The position offers an opportunity to work with industry veterans while shaping the future of gaming technology.

The role involves designing and implementing critical online services that power gameplay features, with a focus on matchmaking, friends systems, and commerce integration. You'll be working with cutting-edge technologies including Node.js and TypeScript, while potentially utilizing cloud platforms like AWS and Azure. The position requires expertise in service-oriented architectures and microservices, making it perfect for engineers who enjoy building scalable, high-performance systems.

As a senior member of the team, you'll not only be implementing technical solutions but also mentoring junior engineers and collaborating across disciplines. The studio offers an impressive benefits package including private healthcare, dental care, and mental health support, along with generous holiday allowance and work-life balance considerations.

This is an ideal opportunity for experienced backend engineers passionate about gaming who want to make a significant impact in a growing AAA studio. The hybrid work environment and collaborative culture make it an attractive position for those looking to create the best work of their career while working alongside industry leaders.

Last updated a month ago

Responsibilities For Senior Services Engineer

  • Design and implement range of services for the development team
  • Work with Gameplay teams to deliver and deploy services for online gameplay features
  • Implement online service features such as matchmaking, friends, and commerce
  • Contribute towards development, maintenance and deployment of live service code base
  • Implement live service features considering performance & scalability
  • Work with other disciplines to gather requirements for live service features
  • Support and train less experienced engineers

Requirements For Senior Services Engineer

Node.js
TypeScript
  • Experience in Node.js and TypeScript
  • Strong engineering skills, including code architecture design, debugging, and optimisation
  • Knowledge of Service Oriented Architectures (SOA) and Microservices
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to plan and meet scheduled goals
  • Work effectively and independently with minimum guidance and support
  • Passion for gaming and game development
  • Experience in C++ or Node Native Addon development (Desirable)
  • Experience in Unreal Engine 4 or 5 on a shipped game title (Desirable)
  • Experience with cloud platforms like AWS and Azure (Desirable)
  • Experience with LiveOps/DevOps pipelines (Desirable)

Benefits For Senior Services Engineer

Dental Insurance
Medical Insurance
Mental Health Assistance
Vision Insurance
  • 25 Days Holiday, plus 1 day for your birthday
  • Studio Shutdown between Christmas and New Year
  • Discretionary Bonus Scheme
  • Private Pension Scheme
  • Private Healthcare
  • Health and Well-Being Benefits
  • Dental Care
  • Optical treatments
  • Mental Health Support

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