Lead Backend Developer - iGamingCardiff | Remote/Hybrid£80k-£100kIn this role, you'll be the one turning bold game ideas into rock-solid backend systems, architecting and developing in C#, with a bit of C++ in your toolkit when needed and you'll take creative concepts, breathe life into them through smart algorithms and scalable code, helping to shape the technical backbone of games. It's not just about building though...you'll also be guiding others, mentoring junior devs, and setting the standard for technical excellence. Working closely with designers, frontend engineers, and producers, you'll ensure features land smoothly and perform brilliantly. Whether it's designing for performance, weaving in randomness, or solving deep systems challenges, your mathematical mindset will be key to making it all work beautifully.The ideal candidate will have been in the thick of it...building backend systems that don't just work, but perform under pressure. Maybe it was in games, maybe another high demand environment, but either way, you know what it takes to write clean, efficient, maintainable code that scales. Maths and logic come naturally to you... you enjoy cracking problems that others shy away from, whether it's fine-tuning an algorithm or designing a system that just makes sense. Along the way, you've led teams, mentored others, and earned trust not just through what you build, but how you communicate and solve problems. Tech Stack??C# / C++?GitLab, Jira??Microsoft Visual Studio / Excel?CI/CD workflows and debugging complex systemsWhether you're based near Cardiff or prefer to work remotely, I'd love to hear from developers who love making things work beautifully behind the scenes.
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Yolk Recruitment Ltd
Posted 14 hours ago, valid for 11 days
Cardiff, South Glamorgan CF5 1DR, Wales
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The role of Lead Backend Developer in iGaming offers a salary range of £80k-£100k and requires candidates to have significant experience in backend system development, ideally in high-demand environments like gaming.
- In this position, you will create robust backend systems using C#, with C++ as a supplementary skill, while also mentoring junior developers and ensuring technical excellence.
- Collaboration with designers, frontend engineers, and producers is essential to ensure smooth feature implementation and optimal performance.
- The ideal candidate will have a strong mathematical mindset, capable of solving complex problems and designing efficient algorithms and systems that scale well.
- This opportunity is available for those based near Cardiff or those who prefer a remote working arrangement.
