Gameplay Programmer C++ UE4 / UE5

This award-winning games developer, proudly voted UK Games Industry “Best Places to Work 2021” is looking for a mid-Senior level Gameplay Programmer, C++ with UE4/UE5 to join their team. 

Founded in 2011 they believe in creating games people play forever, nurturing talented people, and championing diversity and innovation.

In the last 12 years they have successfully launched 20 games to over 40 million players worldwide. They have grown to be an established global games publisher with 2 of our world-class development studios, based in creative hubs in Liverpool and Birmingham, both working on exciting and unannounced IP for the biggest brands and platforms in the world.

Over the next year, they are looking to grow in both studios, and hiring the right people will be key. They believe in highly effective teams, and teamwork, where everybody has a voice and collaboration is encouraged. They are looking for bright, passionate people who want to play an integral part in their creativity and success. Their Leadership team is very focused on their people, shaping careers and investing in talent that grows with the organisation. Career-ambitious people, therefore, will thrive in the company.

They are a Safe In Our World LevelUpMentalHealth partner, a Ukie RaiseTheGame partner, a SpecialEffect partner, and a Women In Games Corporate Ambassador.

The Role

They are looking for talented programmers to join their growing organisation, to help proactively mould their current projects and drive forward creative ideas on our amazing upcoming projects.

If you’re looking for an opportunity to own, define and develop a new and exciting IP, please apply. Become an integral part of their internal development team who have over 100 years of experience working on a variety of games for PC and console including Switch, PS5 and Xbox Series X.

They place a huge focus on their culture and their people, and maintaining a healthy balance of work and life is important, as is diversity and inclusivity.

You will need

Strong C/C++ skills

Unreal Engine 4/5 experience

Good Maths and 3D programming skills

A strong portfolio that demonstrates game development skills

An excellent attitude, positive mindset, and a proactive work ethic

Broad knowledge and love of video games

What they offer you

Flexible working hours, with strong emphasis on work/life balance

Competitive industry salary, pension, and 25 days holidays with an extra day for every year of service, to a max of 30

Extra Holidays – a day off on your Birthday plus three extra days over Christmas

Flexible working - Remote, hybrid or onsite

Modern and spacious studio with flexible working hours for everybody, around their core team hours of 10am-3pm 

Paid overtime on the odd occasion you need to work any extra hours

Regular social events – launch parties, summer events, Christmas meal and more throughout the year. 

Employee referral scheme

Regular charity events – They encourage employees to work with charities to promote inclusivity, diversity and to make a positive impact on the local and national communities and offer paid leave to anyone wishing to do this

Expenses-paid trips to key industry events. Gamescom, Develop, GDC, Unreal Fest, and many more

Paid learning days

Access to mental health first aiders

Support visa applications

Private kitchen with a well-stocked fridge and fruit bowl, tea and coffee

Salary to £65k, CVs to simon.pittam@amiqus.com