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Description At The Multiplayer Group (MPG), we create world-class multiplayer experiences through Co-Dev and Full-Dev partnerships. Our people-first culture supports a diverse, global team in a welcoming and flexible work environment. With teams spread worldwide, we prioritise connection—both online and in person. Giving back is central to who we are, with a focus on local communities, education, and sustainability. We are looking for a highly experienced, fully remote Principal Backend Engineer. You’ll be UK or EU based and you’ll be working in a team of backend engineers across MPG to drive the delivery and deployment of backend services for industry-leading game projects. You will act as a key engineering contact for external co-dev clients, collaborating with the Technical Director and Lead to architect solutions that balance technical idealism with production pragmatism. You will define the technical architecture for major game titles, ensure implementation quality, and mentor the engineering team. We’re also growing our pool of AWS Certified engineers - and we encourage you to study for the certification using your Learning & Development budget when you join us. Requirements • Experience in game development and having shipped multiple live games (or similar products) with a high concurrent user count, • Proven experience architecting distributed applications with a high concurrent user base (hundreds of thousands), ideally proven with a released title or robust load tests, • Production experience with at least one of Java, Golang, C#, C++, Kotlin; experience with Python, Node.js and React is desirable, • Solid database experience, with the ability to work effectively with both SQL and NoSQL databases, • Proven experience with cloud platforms: Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud and Microsoft Azure; having an AWS Certification (Professional level) would be advantageous, • Proven experience building backend infrastructure using infrastructure as code tools, e.g. Terraform, • Proven experience using Kubernetes and Docker to build products at scale, • Ability to autonomously architect and design online services based on a specification, • Ability to navigate changes calmly and manage multiple pieces of potentially confidential information, • Excellent time management and ability to work autonomously, • Clear and effective communicator with the ability to discuss technical strategy with non-technical stakeholders and adapt to client needs, • Experience building CI/CD pipelines from scratch or improving existing client solutions, • Awareness of security/cheating implications of technology choices, • Experience using Gen AI for code generation Beneficial • Deep expertise in at least one relevant area of backend technology, e.g. DevOps, Microservices, Cloud Architecture, • Understanding of how a backend service integrates with the game - experience with Unreal or Unity would be useful but not required, • An understanding of how to use LLMs to process and query structured and unstructured data Responsibilities • Individual contribution: architect systems, write code, deployments, etc., • Act as the engineering contact point between MPG and the client, working alongside the Project Manager and Engineering Leadership, • Translate client requirements into tasks for yourself and team members, • Make the right trade-offs to design systems based on performance, time, and budget, • Mentor and delegate pieces of work to other team members to help develop them as engineers, • Create estimated cost spreadsheets for online services based on projected concurrent users, • Cultivate engineering best practices across teams: modular design, code quality, testing, • Work with the Lead and Production to communicate risks, benefits, and future roadmaps, • Active mentorship of the engineering team towards professional accreditation (e.g., AWS Certification) and technical leadership. Benefits Our Benefits Flexible working: Remote-friendly long before it was the norm, with core hours that support both great work and real life. Support & wellbeing: Mental health first-aiders, therapy and coaching via Myndup, plus private medical insurance to help you stay healthy and supported. Pension & life cover: A strong pension plan and life insurance to support your future and protect your family. Time for you: Minimum 25 days’ holiday, a paid winter break, and 3 volunteering days each year to give back to causes you care about. Parental leave: Family-first policies that support parents and caregivers with flexibility and balance. Levelling up: Annual L&D budget, expert talks, game jams, and mentoring opportunities to help you grow your skills and career. Role Information: EN Studio: The Multiplayer Group Location: Europe, United Kingdom Area of Work: Game Development Service: Create Service Type: Code Employment Type: Permanent Fully Remote Working Pattern: Full Time Keywords Studios is dedicated to following a well-established Equal Opportunities Policy. We endeavor to create a workplace which provides for equal opportunities for all employees and potential employees. PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION POLICY Keywords Studios is strongly committed to protecting your personal information. By sending your CV/Resume, you are agreeing to our terms and conditions and consent to your data being managed and retained in accordance with our data privacy and retention policy _.

At Keywords Studios, we turn our passion for games, technology, and interactive storytelling into world-class support for the creators who shape the industry. Since 1998, we’ve grown into a global network of 70+ studios, partnering with the biggest names in gaming across every stage of development — from early concept to launch and live operations. Our goal is simple: to be the go-to global platform for technical and creative services in the video games industry. We help teams stay agile, scale quickly, and focus on building unforgettable player experiences. With deep expertise across our industry-leading service lines and a worldwide team of specialists, we work side by side with our clients as their trusted partner, providing the talent, technology, and reach needed to bring great games to life. Join us and help drive the adoption and growth of our Player Engagement Specialized Services, including Trust & Safety, Monetization, and VIP Concierge✨! Role overview As an Enterprise Business Development Manager, you’ll play a critical role in expanding Keywords Studios’ Player Engagement Services with some of the world’s largest enterprise game companies. You’ll work across Keywords Divisions (Create, Globalize, Engage) to develop and execute “One Keywords” opportunities, driving adoption of Player Engagement services and fostering strong relationships with key stakeholders. You’ll join a global team and be responsible for leading strategic deals, go-to-market planning, negotiations, and responding to customer RFIs/RFPs — using a combination of data and real-world insights to navigate ambiguity and deliver outcomes that benefit both our clients and Keywords. You’ll also leverage your industry network to create new opportunities and represent Keywords at conferences and public forums. If you’re passionate about player engagement, enterprise business development, and delivering commercial outcomes, this is a role where you can make a real impact. What are we looking for? Our Specialist has a knack for the following skills: • Identify, build, and execute strategic deals and partnerships to accelerate Player Engagement Services adoption and revenue growth., • Represent the Player Engagement team as the primary point of contact for cross-Keywords business opportunities., • Lead commercial and business discussions & negotiations representing Player Engagement Services., • Develop and execute GTM strategies to drive adoption of new product features., • Receive & respond to customer RFIs/RFPs., • Use existing networks and expand within the games industry to open doors and create net new opportunities for Keywords, with a focus on introducing Player Engagement Services and expanding to other Keywords divisions., • Represent Keywords in public forums, including conferences and speaking opportunities., • Regular CRM hygiene and reporting on weekly, monthly, and quarterly business reviews, including cross-KWS opportunity pipeline and progress., • Work closely with internal teams to drive alignment on business objectives and client initiatives., • Present proposals, negotiate deals, and communicate complex commercial opportunities effectively., • Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and customer obsession., • 7–10 years of business development experience in or around the video game industry., • Experience engaging with game publishers at executive levels (CxO, SVP, VP)., • Experience negotiating and executing complex deals in excess of $10M., • Strong critical thinking, commercial creativity, and process-driven execution., • Data-driven mentality and ability to work through ambiguity., • High attention to detail and ability to perform under pressure and deadlines., • Excellent written and verbal communication skills., • Self-motivated and able to thrive in a remote working environment., • Willingness to travel as required. What do we offer? Keywords Studios is dedicated to following a well-established Equal Opportunities Policy. We endeavor to create a workplace which provides equal opportunities for all employees and potential employees. Phases of our recruitment journey: • You send us your application with your updated resume., • After reviewing your candidacy, we invite you to our online language assessment (Community Management and English) to better evaluate your written skills and your knack for content creation and community management. Our language test will require typing, so we would encourage you to take it on a computer and make sure you have the keyboard in your language settings to facilitate its completion. Check your inbox to find the test invitation and keep your phone close!, • Once you submit your test, the assessment will take approximately 48-72 hours to be evaluated., • If you successfully pass the test - we’ll invite you for the online Interview via MS Teams with one of our Talent Acquisition Specialists. It’s a perfect chance to exchange questions and get to know each other better. For some projects there might be a second interview with a Team Lead or an Operations Manager., • At the end of our journey - hopefully you will receive an offer and become our new Keywordian! Our recruitment process is fully online and remote. We value each application and review every candidate individually. Our recruitment team will get back to you as soon as they can to inform you about the status of your candidacy. If you're interested in joining our team, we highly encourage you to apply. That would be it from us - now we are waiting for your move! #imaginemore By providing your information in this application, you understand that we will collect and process your information in accordance with our Applicant Privacy Notice. For more information, please see our Applicant Privacy Notice at _. Role Information: EN Studio: Keywords Studios Location: Europe Area of Work: Player Engagement Service: Engage Employment Type: Permanent Working Pattern: Full Time, Remote

.NET Development Manager - Global Sports Company - Wakefield, West Yorkshire (Tech stack: .NET Development Manager, .NET 9, C#, Blazor, Azure, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, Agile, Developer, Programmer, Full Stack Engineer, Architect, Team Leader, Technical Lead, Head of Software Engineering, CTO, .NET Development Manager) Our client is a global sports brand that operates in over 115 countries worldwide. They are the biggest sports company in Europe and the second largest on the planet! Over the past 30 years they have been providing high performance athletes with the tools they need to remain at their peak. They are looking to branch out and take a foothold in the sports science arena. In particular, they are looking to move into the field of high performance data analytics. They are aiming to help athletes utilize the latest sport science technology to analyze their performance and help them raise their game. They have recently signed ground breaking sponsorship deals with several high profile sports teams and national athletics squads. They are seeking a talented .NET Development Manager to grow and lead their award winning .NET development team. Although you will not be expected to code in this role you will be working very closely with their architects, making high levels technical decisions. As such you should have sound of of technologies that include .NET 9, .NET Core / ASP.NET MVC, C#, Blazor, EF Core, Azure, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, Agile, TDD, BDD and Azure SQL. This position comes with the following benefits: • 15% bonus, • Generous pension, • Private healthcare, • Training allowance of £9,700 per year, • Free lunch, • Free gym membership, • Flexible working hours, • 27 days holiday (Bank Holidays not included) This is an opportunity for you to make a technical contribution to a possible gold medal or even champions league title! Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire, UK / Remote Working Salary: £80,000 - £95,000 + Bonus + Pension + Benefits Applicants must be based in the UK and have the right to work in the UK even though remote working is available. Noir continues to be the leading Microsoft recruitment agency; we can help you make the right career decisions! NOIRUKTECHREC NOIRUKREC

Position: Business Development Manager Location: Remote (UK Based) Salary: £28,000-36,000 basic & performance bonus. On target earnings expected to be from £30-40k Working pattern: Full time, 37.5 hours, Mon-Fri A fast growing and modern accountancy practice are recruiting for a Business Development Manager, to join their growing practice. They are a lean, digital first, and client focused practice, and are looking for a driven, personable, and organised Business Development Manager / Account Manager to join their team on a remote basis. The sales element of this role is inbound only - you will be dealing with warm leads calling and emailing in, looking for quotes and advice, usually with submission deadlines closing in. In your first year, with on target earnings you can expect to earn up to £40k. In your second year, with the client base you will have built, returning again for their annual accounts, as well as continued new business you could earn up to £55k, and in your third year as high as £70k. The sky is the limit in this exciting position Business Development Manager Job Overview Business Development • Handle inbound leads: respond promptly, conduct discovery calls, provide guidance, and build packages, • Progress and close deals with professionalism and confidence Account Management • Serve as Account Manager for all clients post-sale, • Liaise between clients and the service delivery team to ensure smooth operations, • Handle general queries, provide account servicing (sharing templates, advising on basic tax questions, etc.). Deliver high levels of client satisfaction and maximise client retention Business Development Manager Job Requirements, • 2+ Years Experience In A B2B Sales Environment (ideally with a technical product, or selling professional services), • Native-Level fluency in spoken and written English, • Competent and sharp with arithmetic and "on the fly" calculations, • Confident learning technical information - you'll receive training on the ins and outs of the various taxes and filings for small businesses, and be able to absorb and use this info to guide clients, and build packages, • A quick learner, • Highly organised and proactive - you'll manage multiple client relationships with care and precision, • Tech-savvy - confident learning and using new software packages, • Empathetic yet commercially sharp - you understand both people and business, • Self-motivated and reliable working remotely, • Any exisiting knoweldge/experience in accounts and tax is beneficial Business Development Manager Salary & Benefits, • £30,000 - £40,000 OTE, • A key role in a growing firm with strong values and ambition, • Full remote flexibility and a results-oriented culture, • Opportunities for professional development and career progression, • Commission, performance bonuses and client satisfaction incentives, • Working with a friendly, competent, no-drama team Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.

At The Multiplayer Group (MPG), we create world-class multiplayer experiences through Co-Dev and Full-Dev partnerships. Our people-first culture supports a diverse, global team in a welcoming and flexible work environment. With teams spread worldwide, we prioritise connection—both online and in person. Giving back is central to who we are, with a focus on local communities, education, and sustainability. We are looking for a highly experienced, fully remote Principal Backend Engineer. You’ll be UK or EU based and you’ll be working in a team of backend engineers across MPG to drive the delivery and deployment of backend services for industry-leading game projects. You will act as a key engineering contact for external co-dev clients, collaborating with the Technical Director and Lead to architect solutions that balance technical idealism with production pragmatism. You will define the technical architecture for major game titles, ensure implementation quality, and mentor the engineering team. • Experience in game development and having shipped multiple live games (or similar products) with a high concurrent user count, • Proven experience architecting distributed applications with a high concurrent user base (hundreds of thousands), ideally proven with a released title or robust load tests, • Production experience with at least one of Java, Golang, C#, C++, Kotlin; experience with Python, Node.js and React is desirable, • Solid database experience, with the ability to work effectively with both SQL and NoSQL databases, • Proven experience with cloud platforms: Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud and Microsoft Azure; having an AWS Certification (Professional level) would be advantageous, • Proven experience building backend infrastructure using infrastructure as code tools, e.g. Terraform, • Proven experience using Kubernetes and Docker to build products at scale, • Ability to autonomously architect and design online services based on a specification, • Ability to navigate changes calmly and manage multiple pieces of potentially confidential information, • Excellent time management and ability to work autonomously, • Clear and effective communicator with the ability to discuss technical strategy with non-technical stakeholders and adapt to client needs, • Experience building CI/CD pipelines from scratch or improving existing client solutions, • Awareness of security/cheating implications of technology choices, • Experience using Gen AI for code generation Beneficial • Deep expertise in at least one relevant area of backend technology, e.g. DevOps, Microservices, Cloud Architecture, • Understanding of how a backend service integrates with the game - experience with Unreal or Unity would be useful but not required, • An understanding of how to use LLMs to process and query structured and unstructured data Responsibilities • Individual contribution: architect systems, write code, deployments, etc., • Act as the engineering contact point between MPG and the client, working alongside the Project Manager and Engineering Leadership, • Translate client requirements into tasks for yourself and team members, • Make the right trade-offs to design systems based on performance, time, and budget, • Mentor and delegate pieces of work to other team members to help develop them as engineers, • Create estimated cost spreadsheets for online services based on projected concurrent users, • Cultivate engineering best practices across teams: modular design, code quality, testing, • Work with the Lead and Production to communicate risks, benefits, and future roadmaps, • Active mentorship of the engineering team towards professional accreditation (e.g., AWS Certification) and technical leadership. Our Benefits Flexible working: Remote-friendly long before it was the norm, with core hours that support both great work and real life. Support & wellbeing: Mental health first-aiders, therapy and coaching via Myndup, plus private medical insurance to help you stay healthy and supported. Pension & life cover: A strong pension plan and life insurance to support your future and protect your family. Time for you: Minimum 25 days’ holiday, a paid winter break, and 3 volunteering days each year to give back to causes you care about. Parental leave: Family-first policies that support parents and caregivers with flexibility and balance. Levelling up: Annual L&D budget, expert talks, game jams, and mentoring opportunities to help you grow your skills and career. Role Information: EN Studio: The Multiplayer Group Location: Europe, United Kingdom Area of Work: Game Development Service: Create Service Type: Code Employment Type: Permanent Fully Remote Working Pattern: Full Time Keywords Studios is dedicated to following a well-established Equal Opportunities Policy. We endeavor to create a workplace which provides for equal opportunities for all employees and potential employees. PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION POLICY Keywords Studios is strongly committed to protecting your personal information. By sending your CV/Resume, you are agreeing to our terms and conditions and consent to your data being managed and retained in accordance with our data privacy and retention policy _.

Account Manager / London (Hybrid) / Up To £35,000 & Great Benefits Are you a proactive relationship-builder with a passion for e-commerce and digital retail? Join one of the UK’s most exciting and fast-growing fulfilment and distribution companies, and play a key role in helping cutting-edge consumer brands thrive online. Our client is not your typical distribution company. They’ve reimagined the traditional retail model—bringing a disruptive, tech-savvy approach to getting products in front of consumers. With 10,000+ products listed on platforms like Next, Amazon, Costco, Robert Dyas, eBay, and Debenhams, they work at the crossroads of innovation and retail excellence. The Account Manager Role: As Account Manager, you’ll be the driving force behind client relationships—managing live projects, optimising listings, and delivering high-impact results across leading marketplaces. Key Responsibilities of the Account Manager: • Be the main point of contact for key clients, ensuring exceptional service and communication, • Run client review meetings, track performance, and anticipate business needs, • Manage product onboarding from selection through to listing on retail platforms, • Conduct pricing and market research to guide client proposals, • Coordinate with teams to collect and QA product content, imagery, and data, • Identify revenue growth opportunities and develop account expansion strategies, • Help pitch our services to new prospective clients What We’re Looking For • Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills, • Comfortable working in fast-paced, high-growth environments, • Strong Excel and data handling skills, • Previous experience in retail, buying, e-commerce or product listing, • Knowledge of SEO, marketplaces, or digital marketing is a big plus, • Experience with CMS or online retail platforms preferred, • Bonus: basic Photoshop/image editing skills What’s on Offer? • Competitive salary (£30k - £35k, based on experience), • Work with big-name retailers and exciting consumer brands, • Be part of a close-knit, forward-thinking team, • Hybrid working: London office + WFH flexibility, • Opportunities to grow fast with the business, • Make a real impact in a company that’s changing the game in online retail Ready to join a team that’s redefining e-commerce? If you have the enthusiasm and sales background to hit the ground running in this Account Manager position, we would love to hear from you. APPLY NOW for immediate consideration.