A leader in creating deep and engaging experiences on PC and mobile, Jagex was founded in 2001 and is today one of the UK’s biggest and most respected video game developers and publishers.
Famed for its flagship MMOs RuneScape and Old School RuneScape, Jagex has welcomed more than 260million player accounts to its world and created a $1bn lifetime franchise revenue. Today the RuneScape franchise exists beyond running games in live operations; our titles are living games that connect and inspire millions of players, with content and experiences both inside and outside of inexhaustible game worlds.
Both RuneScape and Old School RuneScape, on PC and mobile, offer ever-evolving, highly-active worlds and our community-focussed development ethos empowers players to have a real say in how each game is shaped.
Jagex is expanding and extending its portfolio with fresh franchise titles, new IP and, in 2018 launched Jagex Partners, delivering third-party publishing and operational services exclusively for the living games of the future.
Jagex employs more than 400 people at its Cambridge headquarters and is on the hunt for talented people to work across the business to help the company to achieve yet another year of record growth and player satisfaction.
Job Purpose:
To design, create and implement new gameplay features into one of the most popular MMORPGs “RuneScape 3”. The role focuses towards projects of a technical nature.
Key Duties Include:
Technical Design Skills
You’ll be able to break games down into their basic mechanics and determine what makes them fun to play. Using this knowledge and guidance from peers, you should be capable of designing new game content and reusable systems that are engaging to interact with, efficient, scalable and can be easily adapted in the future.
Gameplay Scripter
You have basic knowledge of writing quality code in at least one programming or scripting language. The script you produce needs to be safe, efficient and maintainable. Full training in RuneScript is provided.
Codebase Maintenance
With guidance, you are able to help with the maintenance of the existing codebase. These tasks might include bug fixing and refactoring code to improve efficiency or maintainability or providing code reviews for other developers.
Team Player
You’re active in finding solutions and positive when facing challenges. You are capable of working to deadline in an Agile environment, and also happy to lend a helping hand wherever it’s needed.
Passionate Gamer
You love to play, design and create great games, particularly MMORPGs. You are willing to take on board feedback from the community, giving our players the gameplay experience they love.
Company Benefits:
Flexible Working
Bonus Scheme
Private Health Care
Gym Membership
Monthly Energy Allowance
Generous Pension Contributions
Life Insurance
Free Cycle Repair
Income Protection
Dental Plan
Free Fruit and Drinks
Subsidised Canteen
Feel like you fit this role, but don’t meet all the requirements? We strive for fresh perspectives, so as long as you can demonstrate how your attitude and other abilities might make up for any gaps we would welcome your application!
Jagex are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.