Lead Gameplay Programmer Console Games London – REF 1980

We are working with a leading AAA console game whose studio culture is rooted in an open, friendly and collaborative environment. They are now looking for a talented Lead Gameplay Programmer to join their team and work on their latest projects.

What you will be doing:

• Collaborate with gameplay coders establishing code guidelines, performance budgets and quality goals
• Be responsible for setting the clear technical direction and intent within your team
• Write high quality, maintainable and scalable code when needed
• Assess the overall performance of your team, providing mentorship and guidance
• Be involved in the planning of long-term road maps and improving overall development processes
• Anticipate, identity and solve risks and blockers early on

Who you are:

• 5+ years of experience in a Gameplay Programmer role or similar  
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or relevant field
• Expert proficiency and knowledge of C++
• Excellent time management and self-organisational skills
• Able to analyse and debug unfamiliar code of a reasonable complexity
• Great understanding of game-development related 3D mathematical principles
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in a leadership role
• Knowledge and experience driving in agile methodology within a team

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with no crunch
• Great benefits including private medical and dental cover
• Generous bonus and reward schemes
• Friendly and supportive work environment
• Excellent additional perks including discounts, car leasing schemes etc

Application:

To apply please forward your CV to cvs@big-planet.biz quoting the reference 1980.

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