Software Engineer - Backend

Terminal Velocity, part of the Rocket Science Group, is seeking a Backend Software Engineer to join their dynamic team in a hybrid work arrangement. This role focuses on building the infrastructure necessary for global game rollouts through backend and publishing stacks.

The ideal candidate will leverage their experience to develop scalable and resilient solutions for games, ensuring they exceed player quality expectations. While prior game development experience isn't required, candidates should have experience working within software development teams to deliver high-performance, highly scalable, and well-documented platform-based products.

The technology stack includes modern languages like C#, Golang, Java, Python, Kotlin, and Rust, alongside databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MongoDB. Infrastructure experience with Terraform, Docker, and Kubernetes is valued, as is familiarity with CI/CD tools like GitHub Actions and Jenkins.

The company offers an attractive benefits package including private pension, medical coverage, and an annual research credit for skill enhancement. The work environment promotes work-life balance with no crunch culture, flexible working arrangements, and family-friendly policies including 6 weeks of parental leave.

Located in Cardiff's City Centre, the office provides a creative and supportive environment with amenities like weekly team lunches, a fully equipped team lounge with gaming consoles, and opportunities for professional growth through internal tech talks and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Rocket Science Group values diversity and welcomes candidates from varied backgrounds and industries, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone has the opportunity to contribute and grow. The hybrid working model allows for both remote work and in-person collaboration, providing the best of both worlds for team members.