Full-Time

Software Engineer

Backend Services

Climax Studios

Climax Studios

201-500 employees

UK-based video game development studio

No salary listed

Remote in UK

Remote

Must be based in the UK or EU.

Category
Software Engineering (1)
Required Skills
LLM
Kotlin
Kubernetes
Microsoft Azure
NoSQL
Git
SQL
Java
Docker
Version Control
Microservices
C#
AWS
Go
Terraform
C/C++
DevOps
Google Cloud Platform

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Requirements
  • Experience in commercial game development on at least one game title, developing server backends for AAA games, free-to-play mobile games, casino applications, or similar systems with many concurrent users.
  • Production experience with at least one of Java, Golang, C#, C++, or Kotlin.
  • Experience with one or more cloud platforms: Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud, or Microsoft Azure.
  • Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform.
  • Database experience with both SQL and NoSQL.
  • Experience building distributed applications.
  • Experience with Git, Perforce, or other source-control software.
  • Knowledge of microservices and service-oriented architectures, especially Kubernetes and Docker.
  • Experience using or building a continuous integration and continuous delivery pipeline to validate and test code.
  • Understanding of using large language models to process and query structured and unstructured data.
  • Experience using generative artificial intelligence for code generation.
  • Ability to create supporting documentation, designs, and code comments.
  • Ability to manage time effectively and work autonomously.
  • Attention to detail and ability to comprehend and follow direction.
  • Ability to communicate conceptual thoughts clearly and accept constructive critique.
  • Ability to work from the United Kingdom or European Union.
Responsibilities
  • Construct systems, write code, and perform deployments as an individual contributor.
  • Work with the team lead and stakeholders to estimate and prioritize work.
  • Work alongside peers to iterate on solutions that fit requirements.
  • Keep the project lead and producer informed of revised estimates and delivery times.
  • Promote high standards and processes through testing, continuous integration and continuous delivery, and documentation.
  • Help and support team members in day-to-day work.
  • Understand, maintain, and expand existing code, and develop new features or systems.
Desired Qualifications
  • AWS Certification at Associate level or above.

Climax Studios is a British video game developer that creates, designs, and refines video games for multiple platforms. The studio covers the full development process from concept through code, art, testing, and polish to release. It has a history of adapting to changing industry trends and delivering immersive gaming experiences, with credits including Silent Hill: Origins and Sudeki. Since April 2021, Climax Studios has operated as a subsidiary of Keywords Studios, gaining access to broader technical and creative resources and a wider global network. This partnership helps Climax Studios continue delivering high-quality games to players around the world and supports Keywords Studios’ goal of providing comprehensive services to the video game industry.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Founded

1988

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Climax moved headquarters to Lakeside North Harbour on February 4, 2026, for scaling.
  • Keywords' August 14, 2026 website still highlights Climax as an award-winning AAA co-development studio.
  • Public branding cites Sony, Microsoft, and Ubisoft work, supporting repeat enterprise demand.

What critics are saying

  • Keywords cut 128 San Francisco jobs on June 22, 2026, signaling ongoing restructuring.
  • Climax depends on Keywords for capital, sales, and deal flow; parent weakness hits utilization fast.
  • If major co-development contracts slip after 2026, Climax gets absorbed into Keywords' broader consolidation.

What makes Climax Studios unique

  • Climax Studios is Keywords' AAA co-development specialist, spanning Portsmouth, Liverpool, London, and Edinburgh.
  • Its portfolio includes Silent Hill: Origins, Silent Hill: Shattered Memories, and Age of Empires IV.
  • Founded in 1988, it brings 35-plus years of multi-platform production depth to publishers.

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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Remote Work Options

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation

Parental Leave

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Professional Development Budget