Job Summary

Houston Skilled Consultancy is seeking a talented and experienced Remote Game Backend Engineer specializing in multiplayer architecture to join our growing team. In this role, you will develop and maintain robust, scalable, and high-performance backend systems for online multiplayer games. You will work closely with game designers, client developers, and DevOps engineers to ensure seamless gameplay, low-latency communication, and resilient server-side logic that supports real-time, global gaming experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain scalable backend systems for real-time multiplayer games.

• Build RESTful or socket-based APIs to support matchmaking, player authentication, in-game communication, and session management.

• Develop server-side game logic, state synchronization, and database interactions with high efficiency and security.

• Optimize game servers for low latency, fault tolerance, and performance at scale.

• Integrate with third-party services such as analytics, authentication providers, payment systems, or cloud storage.

• Collaborate with frontend/game client developers to define clear communication protocols and data formats.

• Monitor and resolve backend issues, including debugging live multiplayer environments.

• Write clean, testable, and well-documented code following industry best practices.

• Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of development practices.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Node.js, Go, Java, or C# (server-side development).

• Experience building backend services for multiplayer games or real-time applications.

• Hands-on experience with WebSockets, gRPC, or custom TCP/UDP protocols.

• Familiarity with matchmaking systems, leaderboards, player session management, and anti-cheat mechanisms.

• Proficient with NoSQL (MongoDB, Redis) and/or SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL) databases.

• Solid understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and container orchestration (Docker/Kubernetes).

• Knowledge of authentication protocols (OAuth, JWT) and secure coding practices.

Experience

• Minimum 3+ years of professional experience as a backend/game server engineer.

• Prior experience working on live multiplayer games is highly preferred.

• Proven track record of designing scalable and secure backend infrastructures for gaming applications.

Working Hours

• Flexible working hours, with occasional overlap with global teams for coordination meetings.

• Availability during core collaboration windows (e.g., 12 PM – 8 PM IST or similar) may be preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong problem-solving abilities and performance optimization mindset.

• Ability to write clean, maintainable code and adapt to changing game requirements.

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills in a distributed team environment.

• A passion for games and deep understanding of multiplayer mechanics and server logic.

• Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.

• Work-from-home flexibility and fully remote setup.

• Performance-based bonuses and project milestone incentives.

• Continuous learning opportunities through online courses, gaming tech conferences, and workshops.

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge game development projects with international clients.

Why Join Us?

At Houston Skilled Consultancy, we believe in building immersive, engaging, and scalable multiplayer gaming experiences. You will have the freedom to explore innovative backend solutions and contribute to the core architecture of exciting global gaming products. Join a dynamic team of passionate engineers, designers, and creators who are redefining the multiplayer gaming space.

How to Apply

Ready to shape the future of multiplayer gaming?
Submit your updated resume, GitHub/portfolio links, and a short cover letter explaining your experience with multiplayer backend systems to us
Please mention Game Backend Engineer – Multiplayer in the subject line.