Backend Engineer

Are you an experienced Backend Developer with expertise in online game infrastructure, server optimisation and scalable systems?Join a game development studio where you’ll play a key role in ensuring the stability, performance and scalability of online game services. You will work at the intersection of backend systems and infrastructure, helping deliver reliable persistent worlds that support thousands of concurrent players.About the role You will be responsible for both backend development and infrastructure operations, ensuring smooth game performance and high availability across production environments. This includes building internal monitoring tools, maintaining server systems and supporting optimisation efforts. You will also contribute to web and front‑end tools used internally and externally, making this a versatile engineering role.What you’ll doDesign and develop internal monitoring tools to track server health in real timeOperate and maintain production servers including web, database and matchmaking systemsOptimise backend services for performance across CPU, memory and bandwidth usageCollaborate with game teams to implement metrics and improve server performanceBuild and maintain web interfaces for internal tools and external servicesDevelop responsive and user‑friendly front‑end solutions for tools and dashboardsSupport infrastructure reliability and scalability across online game environmentsWhat we’re looking forExperience6+ years of professional development experienceAt least 3 years in the video game industry or similar real‑time environmentsExperience managing online game servers or large‑scale backend systemsSkillsStrong software development skills in one or more languagesExperience with modern front‑end frameworksStrong understanding of Linux environments and command‑line toolsSolid database knowledge (SQL and/or NoSQL), including optimisation and maintenanceUnderstanding of cloud concepts such as scalability, networking and virtualizationAbility to design and maintain reliable, scalable backend systemsNice to haveExperience building internal developer tools or monitoring solutionsFamiliarity with multiple cloud platformsBackground in live‑service or multiplayer game environmentsWorking style / behavioursAutonomous and able to prioritise work in dynamic environmentsVersatile and adaptable across backend, infrastructure and tooling tasksStrong team player working across technical and non‑technical teamsPassionate about video games and online systemsWhy joinOpportunity to work on large‑scale online game infrastructureCollaborative and flexible working environmentModern studio space with strong team cultureComprehensive benefits including healthcare and bonusesLong‑term growth and development opportunitiesLocation: Bordeaux, France (on‑site)Employment type: Full‑timeSalary range: 45,000 – 65,000 EUR per annum (depending on experience) If you’re a systems‑focused backend engineer who thrives in building scalable, real‑time environments, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now, or email Ryan Templeman - [email protected] of experience and salary levels are shown purely as a guide. We will only consider applications from candidates that can demonstrate the skills or experience required for the role.Please be aware that while we would love to respond to every application we receive, due to high numbers we cannot guarantee this. We do however appreciate any time you invest into the application and will make sure to get in touch should anything in future more closely fit your skillset.