Backend Team Lead (Unannounced Project)

Wargaming(1 month ago)

HybridFull TimeManager$183,098 - $235,043 (estimated)Engineering

About this role

The Backend Team Lead at Wargaming will lead the backend discipline for a new free-to-play Unreal Engine-based military sci-fi project, joining early in pre-production and prototyping. The role focuses on ensuring backend quality and architecture to support a large-scale player base while collaborating with cross-functional teams and external partners. The position reports to the Deputy Technical Director and is based in Guildford with relocation support available for eligible candidates.

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Required Skills

Distributed Systems
Real-Time Multiplayer
Microservices
High Availability
Low Latency
Data Exchange
Clean Code
Design Patterns
Code Reviews
Scalability

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About Wargaming

wargaming.com

Wargaming is an award‑winning developer and publisher of free‑to‑play online multiplayer games, best known for flagship franchises such as World of Tanks, World of Warships, and World of Warplanes (including mobile titles like Blitz). The company designs, operates and monetizes large‑scale live‑service MMOs, supports competitive play and community initiatives, and runs a global network of studios and offices. Wargaming focuses on long‑running player engagement through regular updates, events and partnerships, and actively recruits talent across development, publishing and live operations.