Senior Game Development Lead

1 month ago


Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom Climax Studios Full time

Job Title: Senior / Lead Programmer

About the Role:

Climax Studios, a renowned game development studio, is seeking a highly skilled Senior / Lead Programmer to join our team. As a key member of our development team, you will be responsible for designing and developing key game systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and mentoring junior members.

Responsibilities:

  • Take ownership of the design and development of key game systems
  • Rapidly gain in-depth knowledge of new technology and development practices
  • Develop standard methodologies and effectively communicate these to other team members and disciplines.
  • Bring technical expertise and experience to the challenges of game development
  • Effectively profile and optimise game systems
  • Mentoring junior members of the team
  • Leading and guiding key systems and areas of the game, inspiring teams and effectively communicating with clients when required

Qualifications:

  • A degree in computer science or equivalent
  • Minimum of 5 years commercial games programming experience

Requirements:

  • Experience of the full game development lifecycle
  • Design and content team collaboration experience
  • Advanced C++ programming skills
  • Extensive Unreal experience
  • Excellent written/verbal communication skills
  • Strong time management and organisation skills and an enthusiastic team worker
  • A logical thinker with strong analytical skills
  • Excellent Maths
  • A real passion for games programming
  • Experience working successfully within a dev team, with at least one published commercial game under your belt

What We Offer:

  • Excellent holiday package
  • Regular social events
  • Fresh fruit and snacks
  • A friendly, focused, ambitious and relaxed working environment
  • Ongoing training and development, with career progression
  • Group Private Medical Insurance provided by BUPA
  • Group Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Private Dental Insurance
  • Group Income Protection
  • Company Pension Scheme
  • Cycle To Work Scheme
  • Eye-Care Vouchers

Perks:

  • Bring your doggo to work We're a dog friendly studio, bring your pooch in to meet us.
  • Bean to cup coffee machine in the studio.
  • Fresh fruit and healthy snacks provided daily, breakfast and some not so healthy snacks.
  • In-house clubs and socials. From board games, tennis, football to D&D nights, there are lots of opportunities to socialise.
  • Regular Socials including Project Wrap Parties, team and studio events, Christmas and annual Summer parties and some great charity fundraising events.

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