Lead Software Developer

As a Lead Software Developer, or an experienced Senior Software Developer ready for leadership challenges, our client is looking for someone with experience working on projects at different stages of development (e.g., ideation, prototype, release, post-launch support). You will support and direct the technical design and implementation of game features and develop workflows and standards that help the team deliver their best. You’re ready to support the personal development of the Software team, keeping up to date with advances in research and technology to continuously push the team and their games forward.

Our client is currently excited to be growing a team that is developing a game using their in-house.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Software Developers in the development of a project using the in-house Elements Engine.
• Work closely with the Elements Engine team throughout development.
• Support and direct the technical design and implementation of game features across all areas of the project.
• Collaborate with the Project Lead and Leads from other disciplines to help plan the delivery of the game.
• Work with the Head of Software and CTO to develop workflows and standards that allow the Software teams to work at their best and ensure the project continues to be maintainable.
• Support the personal development of a team of Software Developers.
• Keep up to date with advances in research and technology to continuously push the team and technology forwards.

Required Skills

• At least 6 years’ experience as a Software Developer/Engineer in the Games Industry (with at least 2 years in a Senior role),
• Excellent C++ programming skills,
• Ability to work well within a collaborative creative environment,
• Excellent verbal communication skills and technical writing skills,
• Experience working with Visual Studio.

Preferred Skills

• Experience working with multi-platform titles,
• Experience working directly with platform SDKs,
• Released titles on consoles,
• At least 2 years’ experience as a Lead Software Developer/Engineer in the Games Industry,
• Experience writing memory and processor efficient code for current hardware architectures,
• Experience working on a title with network multiplayer.

Eligibility Requirements

• Must have the right to work in the United Kingdom.
• Must be willing to work onsite in Dundee or East Linton, Scotland.

Benefits

In return, our client offers a friendly, small, multi-disciplinary team where your input really helps shape the products, in addition to a competitive salary and a host of benefits.

• Generous pension
• Income protection
• Life assurance
• Private medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric car lease scheme
• Savings & discounts

If this sounds like the type of environment you thrive in and you meet the qualifications listed above, our client would love to hear from you!

If this sounds like the type of environment you would like to work in, then we want to hear from you.