Job Description
This role with my client sounds like an exciting opportunity for someone with extensive experience in server-side development and a passion for games! As the Head of Server Engineering, you would be leading a team of 10 backend & full stack engineers, setting technical direction, and ensuring the delivery of high-performance, scalable server solutions for mobile game projects.
Key responsibilities include:
* Overseeing server-side architecture, development, and maintenance.
* Guiding and mentoring a team of backend engineers.
* Collaborating with Client Leads and other technical leads.
* Continuously evaluating and adopting new technologies.
* Optimizing server performance to handle an expanding player base.
* Managing continuous integration and deployment (CICD) pipelines.
* Contributing to long-term strategic planning for the server department.
The ideal candidate should have:
* Extensive experience in server-side development.
* Proven track record as a server lead on multiple mobile game projects.
* Proficiency in server technologies, cloud platforms (AWS or Azure), and backend frameworks.
* Strong understanding of scalability, performance optimization, and database management.
* Expertise in live operations and continuous deployment pipelines.
* A deep enthusiasm for gaming and innovation.
My client offers a progressive, inclusive, and collaborative working environment with benefits like:
* £85,000 salary
* Annual leave
* Milestone led bonus scheme
* Private medical insurance
* Pension scheme
This is a superb role for a current Lead or Principal looking to take a step up! It's less hands on and more strategic and managerial. The challenges will be on a game and studio wide level, so lots of scope.
Would really suit someone with good technical knowledge now looking to stretch their communication skills and technical strategy.