Lead Programmer

Skillsearch; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise de jeux mobiles en plein essor recherche un Lead Game Programmer. Dans un environnement créatif, vous dirigerez le développement, supervisant l'architecture et fournissant une direction technique pour des jeux mobiles à succès. Si vous souhaitez faire évoluer le secteur du jeu, participez à cette aventure passionnante.

Qualifications

• Expérience solide en développement de jeux, idéalement dans le secteur mobile.
• Compréhension des principes de codage propre et d'architecture évolutive.
• Expérience en leadership dans des équipes de programmation.

Responsibilities

• Surveiller et contribuer à chaque étape du processus de développement.
• Identifier et résoudre les problèmes de code pour améliorer la performance.
• Conduire des revues de code et fournir des retours constructifs.

Skills

Développement de jeux

Architecture évolutive

Programmation orientée objet

Collaboration interfonctionnelle

Leadership d'équipe

Job description

Are you an experienced Lead Game Programmer ready to drive high-performing mobile game development from the heart of a creative and collaborative studio environment?

A leading mobile games studio is seeking a technically astute and team-oriented developer to join their hybrid casual games team and help shape the next wave of global mobile hits.

The opportunity:

As Lead Game Programmer, you’ll oversee and contribute to every stage of the development process. From system architecture and code quality to team leadership and cross-departmental collaboration, this is a hands-on technical leadership role that impacts both the project’s performance and the team’s success.

What you'll be doing:

• Identifying and resolving poor code patterns to improve performance and long-term maintainability
• Distributing bugs to appropriate team members based on expertise and priorities
• Implementing game engine features into submodules to streamline development
• Improving and standardising UML design documentation and technical architecture
• Conducting code reviews and providing constructive feedback to ensure high technical standards
• Collaborating across departments to improve pipelines and enhance communication
• Leading project planning discussions, updating estimates, and ensuring realistic timelines
• Managing technical issues with diplomacy and clear communication across stakeholders
• Leading team meetings, supporting team morale, and promoting problem-solving culture
• Supporting recruitment by assessing candidates for technical ability and cultural fit

What we're looking for:

• Strong experience in professional game development, ideally within the mobile games sector
• Deep understanding of scalable architecture and clean code principles
• Proven leadership experience in programming teams, with a focus on bug tracking, time management, and team mentoring
• Solid grasp of UML design and ability to implement structured system architecture
• Excellent communicator who can clearly bridge technical and non-technical conversations
• Comfortable with cross-functional collaboration and driving improvements across disciplines
• Experience managing interpersonal dynamics within a team and resolving challenges constructively
• Confident in leading technical interviews and contributing to team growth
• Based in or willing to relocate to Leamington Spa, with a 5-day on-site working model (relocation support available)

If you’re ready to lead with purpose, grow with a talented team, and help shape the future of mobile gaming, we’d love to hear from you.Apply now, or get in touch with Sam Moss - [e-mail]