Lead Programmer
d3t and Coconut Lizard are at the cutting edge of technology and creativity, delivering co-development video game services to our global triple-A clients. Our successful studios are continuing to grow and we are looking for a Lead Programmer to join the expanding Engineering Team.
Lead Programmer - The Role
A Lead Programmer in our studio plays a key role in the engineering department, being the programming lead and point of contact both internally and externally with our clients on each of our outsourcing development projects. They help to foster high coding standards, processes and career development within our engineering team, as well as being hands on in the development and planning of the work we deliver on AAA titles with our high profile, global clients.
Responsibilities
1. Leading and directing your team to meet their goals.
2. Line managing engineers to enable them to reach their full potential.
3. Demonstrate good leadership skills of motivation, positivity, enthusiasm, leading by example & active listening.
4. Fostering high standards of communication, collaboration and coding skills and standards from your team and those you line manage.
5. Collaborating with international clients and our engineers, artists, designers, production and technical management.
6. Technical planning and delegating.
7. Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices.
Requirements
Essential Skills
1. Experience: 7+ years
2. Languages: Multiple including C++ expertise
3. Leadership: Has led and managed engineers
4. Dependability: Can work autonomously, flexibly, proactively and positively
5. Knowledge: Low level systems (e.g. physics, networking, memory, animation etc.)
6. Technology: Experienced with game engines, IDEs, source control, build infrastructure
7. Communication: Excellent
Benefits
Benefits & Perks – some of the many offered by our studio alongside a great work environment:
1. 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays + up to 5 days extra for length of service)
2. Company Pension Scheme
3. Flexible working hours
4. Private Medical and Dental Insurance Scheme & Eye Care Scheme
5. Employee Share Scheme
6. Anti-crunch ethos
7. Income Protection & Life Assurance
8. Annual Bonus
9. Free Parking
10. Game Vouchers
11. Tech and Bike Scheme
12. Company Socials/Clubs, Monthly Studio Lunches and Annual d3t Events
We offer a flexible working policy – the role can be hybrid, remote (UK based only) or studio based at either of our studio sites - d3t (Runcorn, Cheshire) or Coconut Lizard (Gateshead, Tyne & Wear).
Don't meet every single requirement? Not a problem - please apply. At d3t and Coconut Lizard we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace and culture. If this opportunity excites you but your current skills or past experience don't align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to still apply.
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