Graduate UI Developer

Frontier; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading video game developer in Cambridge is seeking a Graduate UI Developer. This role involves developing user interfaces for games, collaborating closely with UI designers and gameplay programmers. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in high-level programming languages and a passion for creative UI development. The company offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, and a focus on wellbeing and work/life balance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual success-based bonus

Share option schemes

Private family healthcare

Flexitime working hours

In-house subsidised catering

Cycle to Work scheme

Social activities and events

Qualifications

• Familiarity with debugging tools for diagnosing bugs.
• Ability to remain calm and make decisions under pressure.
• Experience profiling and optimizing code in real-time applications.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop quality UI code across various projects and platforms.
• Improve the codebase and tools for creating UI features.
• Collaborate with designers and programmers for prototypes and UI screens.
• Create optimized and readable code.
• Translate UI designs into workable solutions.

Skills

Familiar with at least one high-level language (C#, LUA, JS, Haxe, AS3, Java)

Experience with debugging tools

Resilience under pressure

Performance optimization awareness

Asset integration with UI

Attention to detail

Job description

Frontier is an independent video game developer and publisher, crafting immersive gaming experiences with fun gameplay and unparalleled artistic quality. Renowned for its iconic creative management simulation games, Frontier captivates players worldwide with immersive and authentic game worlds. The modern studio is located in the vibrant technology hub of Cambridge (UK). The talented team at Frontier are dedicated to nurturing our existing portfolio and delivering our exciting future roadmap.

This role is offered on a full in-studio basis or a hybrid basis (typically 3 days per week in the studio). We can provide a comprehensive relocation support package as part of any offer, should you need to relocate.

We welcome applications from all, however please note that this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

WHAT'S THE ROLE?

The Graduate UI Developer is responsible for creating compelling and responsive user interfaces across multiple platforms. Works under the direction of the UI Lead ensuring that all goals are achieved in timely manner. The role expects continues learning of new technologies and their application within the UI tech space. Passion for development of UI components and screens and problem solving is pivotal to deliver the quality that the team strives for, in all of our games.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Learn about and help to develop quality UI code across various projects and platforms.
• Contribute to, learn about and improve our codebase and tools to create UI features.
• Collaborates with UI Designers, Gameplay programmers and other UI developers to build prototypes and fully featured UI screens and components.
• Works closely with their team to understand problems and collaboratively develop smart solutions.
• Create optimised and performant well readable code.
• Learn how to understand and translate UI designs creatively into workable UI solutions.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Familiar with at least one high-level language, E.g. C#, LUA, JS, Haxe, AS3 or Java.
• Experience with or knowledge of languages' debugging tools and know how to use them to diagnose bugs.
• Resilient under pressure with the ability to remain calm and take important decisions.
• Awareness of the performance constraints real-time applications have and has at least some experience profiling and optimizing their code.
• Comfortable weaving assets provided by Designers and Artists into new or existing UI’s.
• Excellent attention to detail.

BONUS IF YOU HAVE

• Knowledge of motion design.
• Familiarity with TypeScript.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

You will work with talented and passionate people to support, develop or publish our sophisticated and enduring games, in a creative, collaborative and inclusive environment. We love what we do, and we work hard to provide outstanding experiences for our players.

Wellbeing is a big focus at Frontier, and we are continually evolving how we can support our people. We encourage a healthy work/life balance and provide a range of wellbeing activities, initiatives and sessions to support both mental and physical health.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes a success-based annual bonus, share option schemes, life assurance, private family healthcare, flexitime working hours, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, in-house subsidised catering, support with relocation, a Cycle to Work scheme, free bike servicing, and social activities and events.

We strive to create an environment where everyone can fully demonstrate their capability and potential. If you therefore need any reasonable adjustments to support you during the recruitment process, please speak to your Talent Acquisition representative.