Lead Gameplay Programmer - C++ AAA title (Remote - UK)

We are looking for a Lead Gameplay Programmer to join this AAA studio, approx. 200 heads, responsible for overseeing a small, embedded code team, between two to four, working on an exciting, combined arms multiplayer mode.

Working with cutting edge game technology in close collaboration with their partner, you will develop and iterate on player experiences across multiple immersive combat simulation scenarios, ranging from planetary first-person shooter skirmishes to space flight combat, in both low orbit and interplanetary settings.

Although a Lead role you will still very hands on with code and feature development. This could be ideal for someone looking for a good mix of responsibility and hands on coding.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Overseeing a team of 2-4 programmers, helping schedule and prioritize their tasks

Providing mentoring to team members and assisting them in development and performance

Develop technical design specifications for complex projects and implementing them

Working directly on game features, producing high quality code

Liaising with the Development Manager to plan and execute the development roadmap

Performing code reviews with the team to ensure code quality

Requirements

Excellent knowledge of C++

Have shipped at least 1 game in a technical role

Experience mentoring team members and aiding in their development

Strong English verbal and written skills

ADDITIONAL OR DESIRED SKILLS:

Large code base development experience

Online game and/or MMO development experience

First Person combat development experience

Experience on shared and legacy code-bases

Previous lead experience

Experience with multiplayer programming and optimization

Benefits

Private Healthcare Plan

Bonus Scheme

Enhanced Holiday Allowance

Pension Plans

Training & Development

Employee Assistance Programme - Counselling

Visa sponsorship and relocation assistance is available. Remote working is also an option, UK only. CVs to simon.pittam@amiqus.com