Senior Tools Programmer (Hybrid)

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Posted 06 January 2023
Salary Negotiable
LocationFarnborough
Job type Permanent
DisciplineProgramming
Reference18502
Contact NameRowan Hix-Dunn

Job description

We are supporting nDreams with their search for a Senior Tools Programmer to build and maintain game development infrastructure. This role involves working with a skilled team to ensure the efficient and high-quality production of cutting-edge VR games.

The studio are a leading developer and publisher of VR games, known for their innovation and excellence in the industry. Their portfolio includes award-winning games such as Phantom: Covert Ops and Fracked, and they have a track record of delivering high production value VR games for all platforms. 

Your responsibilities…

  • Construct and maintain automated build services for CI and testing
  • Maintain distributed build systems
  • Advise teams on project maintenance using studio tools
  • Develop, or enable and support, tools to enable developers to make great games efficiently
The skills and experience you’ll bring to the role…
  • Ability to gather requirements, plan, and execute system required using platform provided
  • Good communication and teamworking skills
  • Looking for the challenge of building complex systems that are easy to configure and deploy, scalable, and robust
  • Solid C++, C#, and Python experience
  • Experience of maintaining large C++ projects
  • Ability to react to and resolve problems with live systems
  • Solid version control understanding using Perforce
  • Good understanding of game asset pipelines and architecture
  • Unreal, Docker, Linux, and/or games console programming experience is a bonus

Perks and benefits include…

  • Pension scheme, Health insurance, Life cover
  • Flexible hours and duvets days
  • Dedicated personal development time
  • Regular socials and parties