Server Programmer

Server Programmer – Pixel Toys – Leamington Spa

Pixel Toys have spent over a decade pushing the capabilities of mobile gaming, developing award‑winning titles such as Warhammer 40,000:
Freeblade and Warhammer Age of Sigmar:
Realm War. We are now exclusively working on a new game that will push our technology even further.

As a Server Engineer you will architect and build the next‑generation backend that powers our AAA mobile title, taking full ownership of complex feature development from planning to scalable deployment. You will work closely with Designers, Artists, and client‑side Developers to ensure seamless integration and optimisation. In addition to building, you will maintain performance standards through profiling, bottleneck identification, and resolve compatibility issues, conduct code reviews and enforce best practices to ensure a secure, stable, and maintainable infrastructure.

• Own end‑to‑end complex feature development for the server architecture.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to integrate game systems optimally.
• Profile code, identify and eliminate performance bottlenecks.
• Conduct insightful code reviews and implement secure and robust coding standards.
• Maintain the technical gold standard through monitoring, CI/CD pipelines, and security best practices.

You are a highly motivated engineer with deep passion for crafting complex backend solutions and a commitment to technical quality.

• Proven experience in C# and understanding of modern architectural patterns.
• Hands‑on experience with DynamoDB, Redis, and AWS RDS, and proficiency in AWS cloud platforms.
• Strong knowledge of CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or Code Build.
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools like Datadog or Kibana.
• Comfortable with Agile development, creative problem‑solving and excellent communication skills.
• Proactive team player with a “can‑do” attitude and genuine love for gaming.

• Competitive salary, reviewed annually.
• 25 days annual leave, excluding bank holidays.
• Discretionary Bonus Scheme.
• Up to 3 additional long‑service days (duvet days!).
• Private Medical Insurance, including optical and dental.
• Company Pension scheme.
• Death in Service benefit.
• Regular socials, including epic summer and Christmas parties.
• Staff training and development.
• Quarterly Wellness days (on‑site massages and more).
• Flexi‑time working hours.

Pixel Toys offers a progressive, inclusive, and collaborative working environment where everyone is welcomed and valued for their contributions.