Lead C++ Programmer Console Games Studio UK – REF 2625

Our client is a co-development studio working with some of the biggest AAA games studios in the world based in the NW of England. They are now looking for a C++ Lead Programmer to join their talented team and help work on their latest exciting projects.
As part of your role you will be responsible for developing, motivating, and managing a team and be pivotal in terms of shaping the studios upcoming projects.

What you will be doing?

• Leading designing, writing, testing, development and implementing systems and game code
• Mentor and provide feedback to team members, improving the volume and quality of work implemented
• Protype, Architect, Refractor game systems during different phrases of development
• Improve existing game production workflow
• Improve CIS and ensure broken builds can be solved within timely constraints
• Communicate effectively across multi-disciplinary teams
• Implement and take ownership of estimating tasks and deliver high-quality code to that schedule

Who you are?

• 5+ years of experience in programming or a similar role
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, or relevant field
• Excellent C++ skills and ability to code and architect game systems/tools
• Experience leading a team of gameplay engineers
• Knowledge and experience with Unreal Engine
• Experience with multi-threading, optimisation techniques and profiling
• Solid understanding of debugging, performance, and algorithms
• Knowledge of 3D asset creation
• Experience with a wide range of gameplay systems including networking, AI, gameplay, and UI
• Experience programming for console games
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

• Competitive salary with flexible working hours
• Great benefits schemes including medical and dental insurance
• No crunch
• Opportunity to work with a friendly and supportive team
• Personal development opportunities

Application

If you are interested, please forward your CVs to cvs@big-planet.biz quoting the reference number 2625.

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