Mid-Level Games Programmer – Unreal Engine / C++ eSports project – Remote,, Hybrid, Sheffield UK

One Player Mission’s client is a rapidly expanding studio, developing thrilling eSports console games using cutting-edge technology. They are seeking a experienced Console Gameplay Programmers help redefine the way people play video games in a fun environment where you are able to express your creativity and passion for games.

You will join a fast-growing, dynamic games studio to work on cutting edge technology and exciting new games for PS4 and PS5, Xbox One and Series X and PC.

You will take ownership and responsibility for developing features, work with the wider team on planning and delivery and share a passion for games.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
 

• Work in cooperation with other Game Programmers, technology programmers, artists, animators, and level designers to design, implement, polish, debug and optimize high quality gameplay features and systems.
• Analyse and refactor code to optimize performance.
• Take ownership (in collaboration with the team) to ensure that features and systems implemented are presented at quality within the game experience.
• Meet project deadlines and milestones as determined by Production.
• Write clean, professional, and maintainable code.
• Accurately schedule tasks and complete them on time, with an understanding of and appreciation for milestones, schedules, deadlines and efficient development processes.
• Proactively problem-solve performance and stability issues when necessary.
• Troubleshoot complex problems as they arise and construct solutions to unforeseen design problems in a timely manner.
• Create/meet project deadlines & milestones as determined by Game Programming Manager.
• Provide technical support to programming team.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
 

• Proven commercial Games experience  with shipped game on relevant platforms
• Proficient in C/C++/C# and object-oriented programming.
• Strong debugging skills with ability to work in a large existing codebase, learn new systems/concepts and implement them quickly and efficiently.
• Game knowledge and passion and an understanding of the design principles behind games.
• Console programming experience (Xbox 360, PS3, Xbox ONE, or PS4).
• Game programming discipline mastery, able to produce high quality and high-volume work.
• Proven coding skills, self-directed, capable of working on projects independently.
• Ability to work well in a fluid, changing environment as creative challenges evolve.
• Strong work ethic, self-motivated, demonstrates initiative, and a powerful creative drive.
• Good communication skills, able to work well under pressure.
• A genuine interest in playing games. A love for games with deep engaging combat as well as a passion for martial arts is a big bonus.
• Ability to prioritize, plan, and organize work.