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As a Server Engineer at Pixel Toys, you will play a central role in building the backend systems that power our next-generation mobile game. You’ll be part of the team developing a AAA mobile title, working on server architecture, shaping key technologies, and ensuring that systems perform at the highest level. This hands-on role involves planning and building complete features, bringing complex systems online, and fine-tuning performance. You’ll collaborate with designers, artists, and developers, sharing expertise and shaping best practices.

Based in the heart of Leamington Spa, Pixel Toys have spent almost a decade pushing the capabilities of mobile gaming. We have developed multiple award-winning titles, including: Warhammer 40,000: Freeblade, Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Realm War; and we’re now excited to be exclusively working on a new game, unlike ANYTHING we’ve done previously!As a forward thinking and innovative studio we are always looking for new technologies and techniques to develop and use in our games and make them even more engaging experiences for our customers.We are excited to continue to grow our team and are always on the lookout for highly talented and motivated individuals, who are passionate about gaming and excited to join us on our ambitious journey!<h2 class="text-2xl md:text-3xl font-bold mt-10 mb-4 border-b pb-2 text-gray-800">The Role:</h2>As a Server Engineer at Pixel Toys, you will play a central role in building the backend systems that power our next-generation mobile game. You’ll be part of the team developing a AAA mobile title, working on server architecture, shaping key technologies, and ensuring that systems perform at the highest level.This is a hands-on role where your work will directly power the player experience. You’ll plan and build complete features, bring complex systems online, and fine-tune performance so everything runs smoothly. From optimising critical code to solving tough bottlenecks, you’ll make sure our games are built on a Server infrastructure that’s rock-solid, secure, and ready for anything.Collaboration is key. You’ll work side by side with designers, artists, and developers, turning bold ideas into real, playable experiences. You’ll also have the chance to raise the bar across the team by sharing expertise, leading by example in code reviews, and helping to shape best practices that keep us ahead of the curve.This is your chance to take ownership of the tech that powers a major mobile game and contribute to a culture that values innovation and quality.<h2 class="text-2xl md:text-3xl font-bold mt-10 mb-4 border-b pb-2 text-gray-800">About you:</h2>With at least two years of professional experience in Server application development you will be proficient in C#, and you have a strong understanding of architecture patterns, coding standards, and development best practices.You will be joining us with experience using monitoring tools (such as Datadog, Kibana, or PagerDuty), as well as a sound knowledge of CI/CD pipelines. You’ll also bring solid experience with cloud platforms (preferably AWS) as well as databases.You will also be an excellent communicator, able to explain technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical colleagues.Above all though, you are someone with a genuine passion for games, a love of solving technical problems, and a positive, collaborative attitude.<h2 class="text-2xl md:text-3xl font-bold mt-10 mb-4 border-b pb-2 text-gray-800">What can Pixel Toys offer?</h2>At Pixel Toys we are proud of the progressive, inclusive, and collaborative working environment we have created; a place where everyone has the opportunity to be themselves and is welcomed and valued for who they are and what they contribute. We have some fantastic benefits we offer our employees… Here are just some of them:<ul class="list-disc list-inside my-5 pl-5 space-y-2 text-gray-700"><li class="leading-relaxed">Competitive salary, reviewed annually</li><li class="leading-relaxed">25 days annual leave, excluding bank holidays</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Discretionary Bonus Scheme</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Up to 3 additional long service days (duvet days!)</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Private Medical Insurance (including optical and dental)</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Company Pension scheme</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Death in Service benefit</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Regular socials including epic summer and Christmas parties!</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Staff training and development</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Quarterly Wellness days (On-site massages and more)</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Flexi-time working hours</li></ul>Here at Pixel Toys we strive to provide an inclusive environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work and join in driving our joint success. Recruitment selection is based on skills, experience and a good Pixel Toys mission and values fit.

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