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Playtonic is looking for a Senior Technical Programmer, to join our growing team in the heart of the Midlands in the UK near Burton upon Trent.

We are looking to hire a programmer with interests and abilities that span many aspects of game development. We need you to be able to handle a variety of projects and tasks by applying yourself to all aspects of engineering.

As recently announced, Playtonic has acquired investment from a leading technology company, and this will be used to drive expansion for development on multiple internal titles and to grow our recently launched publishing arm, Playtonic Friends. Playtonic retains full creative control over its IP and is looking to scale internal development teams with an emphasis on hiring diverse talents that share our passion for creating the vibrant and uniquely fun games, worlds and iconic characters that we are known for.

Responsibilities

  • Support the game teams rendering and graphics requirements.
  • Creating tools to empower other disciplines.
  • Identify and solve software related problems and bugs that arise throughout development.
  • Work across our multiple in-house game projects, supporting them with shared core technology.
  • Maintain and improve our build pipelines and infrastructure.
  • Setup, maintain and promote our testing frameworks.
  • Support our teams as they handle performance optimisation.
  • Provide technical support and assistance to our Playtonic Friends publishing partners.

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Engineering degree.
  • Has at least three years game development experience in a professional environment, having released at least one title.
  • Proven history of programming in a C family language.
  • Working knowledge of 3D maths.
  • Problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Experienced with console development across multiple platforms.
  • Excellent communication skills and enthusiasm for collaboration.

INTERESTED IN WORKING AT PLAYTONIC?

Please use the reference HM Snr Technical in the email subject and attach a copy of your CV and any portfolio work you wish to share!

If you require any adjustments for interviews, please let us know and we will try and facilitate those needs as best we can.

Playtonic is an equal opportunities employer, we celebrate diversity and encourage applications from all communities. It is also Mental Health aware, with in-house Mental Health First Aiders and sponsored training opportunities.