Lead Build & Automation Engineer.

Games Jobs Direct; Bromley; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A game development studio in Bromley is seeking a Lead Build and Automation Engineer to oversee the infrastructure and build pipelines for multiplayer combat games. The role offers an attractive salary and benefits, including private medical cover and hybrid working options. Candidates should have experience leading teams and managing build processes, along with strong communication skills. This is a unique opportunity to join during an exciting studio era, working on new projects including an unannounced sci-fi game.

Benefits

Private medical cover

Dental cover

Hybrid working options

Performance-related pay

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading a team of Software Engineers.
• Expertise in designing, implementing, and maintaining build pipelines and infrastructure.
• Experience with Automation and Testing frameworks for game development.
• Familiarity with multiple platforms for deployment and development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the maintenance of the infrastructure, build pipeline, and automation framework.
• Define strategic direction and execute plans for Builds and Automation.
• Manage and develop a team of engineers.
• Identify risks and collaborate with multiple disciplines.

Skills

Leadership of Software Engineers

Designing build pipelines

Using Automation and Testing frameworks

Continuous delivery of updates

Effective communication

Job description

If you have experience as a Build & Automation Engineer and you're seeking a new job in Bromley, Skillsearch wants to hear from you. Our client is looking for a full-time Lead Build and Automation Engineer, and the role comes with an attractive salary and benefits package, including private medical and dental cover, hybrid working options, and a performance-related pay system on top of your basic salary.

You'll be part of a AAA studio that creates multiplayer combat games to champion teamplay and promote lifelong friendships. Members of the Build and Automation team are responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the automation framework and build and release infrastructure that underpins their award-winning live-service multiplayer games.

To give you an idea of how this Lead Build and Automation Engineer role would look and feel, here are some of the things you could expect to do:

Responsibilities

• Spearhead the effort of building and maintaining the infrastructure, build pipeline and automation framework that supports their games, from both a development and live service perspective
• Contribute to defining a strategic direction for Builds and Automation and drive its execution
• Manage and grow a team of engineers and consider their skills and talents to build roadmaps
• Identify risks and work with multiple departments and disciplines to understand and fulfil requirements for the entire automation, build and release pipelines

We are looking for a Lead Build & Automation Engineer that excels at setting clear technical direction, intent, and best practices within your team. You'll need to work effectively in open and collaborative environments and see the big-picture impact of decisions and critically evaluate them.

Qualifications

• Professional experience in leading a team of Software Engineers
• Professional experience designing, implementing and maintaining build pipelines and infrastructure
• Professional experience with using Automation and Testing frameworks for game development Professional experience with continuous delivery of updates and content for live games
• Professional experience with deployment and development on multiple platforms
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical team members

If you're looking to impact and create change positively, you'll be rewarded with an excellent salary and benefits package for your inclusive and committed approach.

Please reach out to Alfie from our team at today to apply and register your interest in this full-time Lead Build & Automation Engineer position in Bromley. They'd be thrilled to hear from you.

This is the most exciting time in the studio's history and the perfect time to join them. You can help define a new era for the studio by driving new projects such as an unannounced sci-fi game built in Unreal Engine 5. Not only that, but they have an incredible studio culture and a comprehensive benefits package.

Years of experience and salary levels are shown purely as a guide. We will only consider applications from candidates that can demonstrate the skills or experience required for the role.

Please be aware that while we would love to respond to every application we receive, due to high numbers we cannot guarantee this. We do however appreciate any time you invest into the application and will make sure to get in touch should anything in future more closely fit your skillset.

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