Principal Backend Programmer - Shared Technology - Remote

Overview

We are looking for a Principal Programmer for our Infrastructure team, which is part of nDreams’ Shared Technology Group.

In this role, you will develop and maintain backend and cloud services for use across nDreams’ game teams. You’ll be responsible for the architecture of key backend systems hosted in AWS. Your work will be used by multiple live service VR Games.

The role reports to the Infrastructure Director and will work regularly with peers in the Shared Technology group, with the VP of Technology, and will collaborate directly with talented tech teams in each studio.

In Short

• Permanent role
• Full time (37.5 hours per week)
• Remote or Hybrid in Brighton or Farnborough
• Competitive Salary and Benefits

Requirements

• Architect, implement and maintain scalable backend services for our games.
• Develop and integrate online technologies that enable multiplayer experiences in VR.
• Build and integrate scalable APIs that connect players around the world.
• Plan and estimate effectively, for yourself and other technical staff.
• Triage, delegate, and manage programming priorities through multiple phases of development.
• Review designs and specifications, catching issues before work begins.
• Collaborate with technical leads across our game studios.
• Communicate the architecture of our shared backend systems, describing how multiple systems interact. Tailor information for technical or non-technical audiences.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Flexible working options
• Opportunity to work on innovative VR projects
• Collaborative team environment