Senior Backend Engineer

Department: Software Engineering Location: London Description Fenris Creations is looking for a talented and passionate Senior Backend Engineer to join our team in London building EVE Vanguard. We are a tight-knit team creating a new perspective into the rich universe of EVE Online using Unreal Engine 5. We want someone who enjoys working with both technical and non-technical colleagues, has a drive for excellence, and is proactive in seeking out and finding ways to support others. You’ll be joining an established team responsible for a variety of services - so the ability to learn and get up to speed quickly is key. Once live, you’ll be required to join our compensated on-call rota to support the game. Our backend is run on AWS infrastructure and built using Golang following Domain Driven Design and Event Driven Architecture principles. Direct experience with these technologies and methodologies is desirable, but a strong foundation in programming, problem solving, networking, and software design comes foremost. Your Tasks Build highly available and secure cloud infrastructureBuild CI/CD pipelines for code, config, and infrastructureMature our monitoring and alerting setup ready for launch Plan the implementation of milestone deliverablesBuild game features and tools in GolangProactively support internal backend users and triage issuesProactively seek out cost saving opportunitiesPerform code reviews and maintain a high-quality codebaseSet team direction in areas of ownershipMaintain relationships with external vendorsShare progress updates with the studio and stake holders Stay up to date with best practices, standards, technologies Your Profile Passionate about playing and building video games!Has built infrastructure within a major cloud provider (AWS preferred)Has designed and coded significant backend features (Golang preferred)Has built CI/CD pipelines for production systemsHas experience architecting distributed systemsHas experience supporting distributed systems in production.Has experience communicating technical concepts to non-technical audiences What We Can Offer You The inspiring challenge of working on a pioneering, ambitious project with great coworkers.An opportunity to learn and grow within an international company.A multicultural work environment that encourages growth, creativity, and innovation.Free breakfasts, lunches, drinks, and snacks in the office.A family friendly work environment with flexible work hours.Employer contributory pension plan.Life Insurance.Private medical and Dental for you and your family.Annual Commuting Allowance.Monthly Home Working Allowance.Annual Fitness Allowance.Discretionary quarterly and annual performance sharing plan.