Build Engineer – AAA Games – Midlands UK

OPM are excited to be working with one of the UK’s most prolific and secure independent game developers, with 3 UK studios now and many fantastic new opportunities on the horizon.

Founded in 2003, this successful developer has had a string of successful titles across all gaming platforms for partners that include Microsoft, SEGA, Sony and many more. They are now looking for an enthusiastic and experienced build engineer to join the Nottingham team, to assist with development of existing console and Windows based projects.

As Build Engineer, you will work with the code team and production to achieve the highest possible quality product. You will design, develop and maintain the processes used for manual and automated build and test of the game and asset pipeline software. You will also be responsible for performing first line diagnosis of build and test failures and report diagnosis results to the relevant team members.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Proven professional studio experience in a build engineer position or similar.
• Thorough understanding and knowledge of software development methods and frameworks.
• Experience with configuring build automation systems such as WAF, Scons, make, (N)Ant or Maven.
• Experience with Continuous Integration solutions such as Jenkins, CruiseControl, TeamCity or Bamboo.
• Games industry experience advantageous.

Benefits:

On offer is a super benefits package including generous holidays, flexitime and excellent employee perks.

Regular studio Game Jams are a highlight – staff spend a full day developing and pitching their own game ideas for possible development.

The environment is relaxed, friendly and built upon the basis of every team member having the opportunity to shine and have input into the games they create. They are a very happy ship with lots of incredibly talented people who enjoy shared interest groups, lunchtime clubs, charity fundraising events and lots of socialising.

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