Emea Software Engineer - Games & Social

Emea Software Engineer - Games & Social

Posted 1 week ago by Templeton & Partners - Innovative & Inclusive Hiring Solutions

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Computer Science HTML5 HyperText Markup Language (HTML) JavaScript (Programming Language) PHP (Scripting Language) Product Roadmaps React.js Social Media Software Design Software Development Software Engineering Stakeholder Management Workflows

Summary: The EMEA Software Engineer - Games & Social role involves building and maintaining gaming platforms for social media, working closely with cross-functional teams to enhance developer tools and deliver innovative features. The position requires collaboration with both internal and external partners to solve complex technical challenges and improve existing products. The engineer will also mentor peers and influence product roadmaps through data-driven insights. This is a remote position based in the UK, with a duration of 12 months and potential for extensions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Build new products and improve existing developer-facing platforms.
  • Solve complex technical and business problems at scale.
  • Collaborate with internal and external partners to deliver high-quality solutions.
  • Guide workflow changes and achieve consensus from stakeholders.
  • Mentor peers, conduct code reviews, and share knowledge across the team.
  • Influence roadmap decisions through data-driven insights.

Key Skills:

  • 5–7 years in software engineering, shipping production-quality code.
  • JavaScript (2–3 yrs), React (2–3 yrs), PHP (or ability to learn).
  • Desirable: Gaming experience, HTML5 Instant Games development.
  • Strong understanding of software design, architecture, and scalable systems.
  • Excellent communication skills to bridge technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Job Title: EMEA SOFTWARE ENGINEER - GAMES & SOCIAL

Location: UK (Remote)

Duration: 12 months (with extensions)

About the Role

Join a global, well-trusted tech leader as the first EMEA Partner Product Engineer, helping to build and maintain gaming platforms that power instant games on social platforms. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams, including Partnerships, Product Engineering, and external developers, to improve existing tools and deliver innovative features.

What You’ll Do

  • Build new products and improve existing developer-facing platforms.
  • Solve complex technical and business problems at scale.
  • Collaborate with internal and external partners to deliver high-quality solutions.
  • Guide workflow changes and achieve consensus from stakeholders.
  • Mentor peers, conduct code reviews, and share knowledge across the team.
  • Influence roadmap decisions through data-driven insights.

What We’re Looking For

Experience: 5–7 years in software engineering, shipping production-quality code.

Core Skills: JavaScript (2–3 yrs), React (2–3 yrs), PHP (or ability to learn).

Desirable: Gaming experience, HTML5 Instant Games development.

Strong understanding of software design, architecture, and scalable systems.

Excellent communication skills to bridge technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.

Why You’ll Love This Role

Autonomy as the sole EMEA engineer on the team. Collaborate with a global team across NORAM, EMEA, and APAC. Shape the future of developer tools and gaming experiences.

Please apply asap with your latest CV with all relevant experience and send your CV with daily rate plus availability to interview to Marina Economidou, Senior Client Partner marina.economidou@templeton-recruitment.com

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