Game Backend Engineer AWS/ Unreal Engine Integration

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Role Overview

iBLOXX Studios DMCC is hiring a mid-level Game Backend Engineer AWS/ Unreal Engine Integration. This is a full-time role in IN. Part of iBLOXX Studios DMCC's Backend hiring, posted yesterday. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

Salary Context

Salary is not disclosed in this posting. Market median for Mid-level Backend roles is $115k-$163k (based on 10 comparable listings). Many employers share specifics during the interview process or after an initial screen.

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Job description

Role Overview:

The main focus is AWS, APIs, data persistence, live operations, and game service reliability. Secondary experience with Unreal Engine multiplayer/dedicated servers is strongly preferred.

This is primarily a backend role, not a gameplay programming role.

We will only consider candidates with relevant professional experience in gaming industry.

Main Tasks:

● Design, build, and maintain AWS backend services for player data, inventory, progression, rewards, matchmaking, authentication, and live operations.

● Work with AWS services such as Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, Cognito, S3, CloudWatch, IAM, SQS/SNS, EventBridge, and related tools.

● Own backend data models for player inventory, stash, loadouts, rewards, economy, and match results.

● Integrate backend services with Unreal clients and dedicated servers.

● Support server-authoritative flows such as login, match start/end, extraction results, item rewards, and inventory updates.

● Build reliable APIs with clear contracts for gameplay engineers.

● Improve observability through logs, metrics, dashboards, alerts, and debugging tools.

● Help automate deployments and environment management using Terraform, CloudFormation, CDK, Jenkins, or similar tools.

● Investigate and fix production/backend issues across test, staging, and live environments.

● Ensure backend systems are secure, scalable, and resistant to cheating or invalid client requests.

Skills We Need:

● 6+ years of backend engineering experience.

● Strong production experience with AWS for 3+ years..

● Experience building APIs and cloud services.

● Strong knowledge of DynamoDB or similar NoSQL databases.

● Experience with authentication systems, preferably Cognito.

● Experience with CI/CD and deployment automation.

● Strong debugging and production support skills.

● Good understanding of security, permissions, and data integrity.

● GameLift or similar server orchestration.

Good to have:

● Backend Engineer — AWS / Unreal Integration

● Dedicated server integration.

● Understanding of client/server authority.

● Experience with inventory, matchmaking, rewards, or live-service game systems.

● Unreal Engine experience.

This is full-time, remote role, and opportunity to work with our amazing team on an exciting third-person shooter built in Unreal Engine.

If this is a role for you then we would love to connect! Please write us on hr at ibloxx.com and send us your latest CV and salary expectations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for the Game Backend Engineer AWS/ Unreal Engine Integration position at iBLOXX Studios DMCC?

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Where is the Game Backend Engineer AWS/ Unreal Engine Integration position at iBLOXX Studios DMCC located?

This position is based in IN. iBLOXX Studios DMCC has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.

What does a Game Backend Engineer AWS/ Unreal Engine Integration at iBLOXX Studios DMCC earn?

iBLOXX Studios DMCC has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.

When was the Game Backend Engineer AWS/ Unreal Engine Integration role at iBLOXX Studios DMCC posted?

This role was posted on July 7, 2026 (yesterday). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.

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