Description
Games Programmer - 4 Month Contract - Brighton - Excellent day r ate available upon request
My client requires a talented Games Programmer to work on a new exciting and innovative project. You'll be making really polished fun gameplay features to be proud of. It's always nice to feel that you are an integral part of a team making brand new genre-defining products rather than just another contractor getting the job done so it is important that you have an enthusiastic approach to making videogames.
Their studio's many benefits include: a company-wide dedication to creating class-leading work; a sensible approach to the work/life balance; and as many drinks, doughnuts and celebrations as they can fit in the year! For the right candidate, this is a fantastic and exciting opportunity to join their award-winning studio.
Key responsibilities will include:
Help plan and work on games within company
Produce technical designs
Produce and maintain clean, efficient, high quality, stable and well commented code
Maintain clear well targeted documentation
Optimise your code with direction from peers
Help improve existing process quality and efficiency
Manage your own time effectively
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Must have excellent C++ software engineering, debugging and optimisation skills
Knowledge of other languages such as Lua, C# or Java an advantage
Knowledge of source control software such as Perforce
Experience:
BSc Honours in Computer Science or related discipline
At least 4 years experience in the games industry
Experience of every stage of game development preferred