Aardvark Swift are supporting Steel City Interactive in their search for a Gameplay Programmer to play a part in the development of their hugely anticipated and much hyped boxing title.
You will join a growing and vibrant game studio, built around a fun working environment that is dedicated to pioneering technology and crafting thrilling new games for consoles.
As a Gameplay Programmer, you will take ownership and responsibility for feature development, collaborate with the broader team on planning and delivery, and share your unbridled enthusiasm for the world of gaming.
Your responsibilities…
Collaborating across teams to conceive, implement, refine, debug, and optimize high-quality gameplay features and systems
Analysing and enhancing code to optimize performance
Assuming ownership, in collaboration with the wider team, to ensure that features and systems meet the required quality
Meeting project deadlines and milestones as set by Production and the Game Programming Manager
Crafting clean, professional, and maintainable code
Precisely scheduling tasks and ensuring their timely completion, with a solid grasp of milestones, schedules, deadlines, and efficient development processes
Proactively addressing performance and stability issues
Tackling complex problems as they arise and devising solutions to unforeseen design challenges
Offering technical support to colleagues
The skills and experience you’ll bring to the role…
3 or more years of games programming experience, with 1 or more shipped games
Proficiency in C/C++/C# and object-oriented programming
Strong debugging skills, enabling effective work within large existing codebases, rapid adaptation to new systems/concepts, and efficient implementation
A deep passion for games and an understanding of the core principles behind game design
Prior experience in console programming
Proven coding skills, with the ability to work independently on projects
Adaptable in a dynamic and evolving creative environment
Strong work ethic, self-motivation, a proactive approach, and a robust creative drive
Excellent communication skills and comfortable working to timescales
Effective prioritization, planning, and organizational skills
Perks and benefits include…
Relocation benefits
Flexible Working Hours
Bonus Scheme
23 days of annual leave, with an additional day accrued for each year of service
Extended Maternity and Paternity pay
Healthcare Cash Plan, encompassing optical and dental benefits
Access to 24/7 Doctors and an Employee Assistance Programme
2 dedicated Mental Health days and 5 Learning days per year
Technology Benefit, providing up to £750 for tech purchases
Career Progression Path and unlimited access to Udemy Courses
Discretionary Cost of Living Payments
Electric Car Vehicle Scheme
Discount Club for over 350 high street stores
Company sponsored outings, social activities and wrap parties
