Backend Engineer

2 Months ago • 2-5 Years • Backend Development

Job Summary

Job Description

Radical Forge seeks a Backend Engineer to design and implement backend systems for game features and services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (designers, engineers, producers) to deliver high-quality game features. Troubleshoot and resolve backend infrastructure issues. Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code for scalability and reliability. Participate in code reviews. The ideal candidate has 2-5 years of software development experience, proficiency in C++, familiarity with networked game architecture, strong communication, and a solid understanding of software architecture. Experience in game development (preferably multiplayer), Linux/Unix systems, cloud services (AWS, GCP, Azure), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), debugging tools (GDB), and database management is preferred. This is a fully remote 12-month contract role based in the UK.
Must have:
  • 2-5 years software dev experience
  • Proficient in C++
  • Networked game architecture knowledge
  • Strong communication & teamwork
  • Clean, maintainable code
  • Debugging & problem-solving skills
Good to have:
  • Game development experience
  • Linux/Unix experience
  • Cloud services (AWS, GCP, Azure)
  • Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Database management
  • GDB or similar debugging tools

Job Details

Our Mission

Radical Forge is a Middlesbrough, UK-based developer that has provided co-development services on a range of AAA and indie titles. In 2021, the company created its first original IP, 'Brightpaw', which Rogue Games published on PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One/Series S/X, Google, and iOS. The studio is currently working on the much-anticipated silly, physics-based, sandbox farming game, 'Southfield'.

Since its beginnings in 2017, the company has grown to over 60 incredibly talented, collaborative, and creative individuals. We are the sum of our skills, passion, and, most of all, our people. We firmly believe that treating individuals with genuine respect, understanding, and kindness creates a welcoming culture that allows creativity to thrive and for individuals to join together to create games they are genuinely proud of.

Your Mission

  • Design and implement backend systems for game features and services
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (designers, engineers, and producers) to deliver high-quality game features
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues within the backend infrastructure, both during development and in live environments
  • Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code for scalability and reliability
  • Participate in code reviews and provide feedback to ensure high standards of code quality

Ideal Applicant

  • 2-5 years of software development experience
  • Proficient in C++
  • Familiarity with networked game client/server architecture
  • Strong communication skills and team collaboration
  • Solid understanding of software architecture with attention to detail
  • Ability to write clear, maintainable, and portable code
  • Strong debugging skills and problem-solving abilities
  • Understanding of backend service architecture and scalability considerations
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent practical experience
  • Experience in game development (preferably multiplayer or online games)
  • Experience with Linux or other Unix-based systems
  • Experience with cloud services (e.g., AWS, GCP, or Azure)
  • Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes, etc.)
  • Experience with debugging tools like GDB or similar
  • Familiarity with database management systems and data storage solutions

  • This role is fully remote.
  • We will require all applicants to live in the UK, and have a pre-existing right to work in the UK.
  • The role will initially be a 12 month contract with the potential to extend after this.

  • Interested in the job but don't feel you match the criteria? If you feel passionate about this role or joining the Radical Forge team we would still like to hear from you! We value our company culture, and we’re always looking for creative individuals from a variety of backgrounds to join our team!

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About The Company

A northern game studio founded in 2017 by Technical Artist Bruce Slater and Unity Engineer Freddie Babord.

Radical Forge was set up to be a safe haven for game developers to grow creatively, be treated with respect, and have transparency in leadership. Our studio values are why we’ve been able to grow the studio to over 70 employees who work in our Middlesbrough office and remotely.

We work to a AAA standard and have worked for hire on some of the most well-known games in the world such as Sea of Thieves, Minecraft Dungeons, Zombie Army 4, and Rust: Console Edition.

We’re not only a co-development studio, we also create our own original IPs. In 2020, we released the cat detective puzzle game Bright Paw, which was published by Rogue Games.

We’re now working on our largest project to date, our own unannounced IP which has been funded by the Private Division Development Fund.

Middlesbrough, England, United Kingdom (Remote)

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