.NET Tools Programmer (Mid / Senior)

Rockstar Games; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading game development company is seeking a .NET Tools Programmer for a full-time position in Edinburgh. This role involves building tools that aid in game development and requires strong C#/.Net skills along with a degree in a relevant field. Candidates should possess excellent problem-solving and communication skills. Join a highly motivated team creating world-class entertainment experiences.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with producers and developers to build applications.
• Develop a strong understanding of systems and learn new technologies.
• Help define architecture, design patterns, and frameworks.
• Identify areas to improve user workflows.
• Maintain applications through various stages of their lifecycle.

Skills

Strong C#/.Net skills

Experience with a desktop UI development framework

Strong problem solving skills

Strong debugging skills

Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Ability to work within a schedule and deliver effectively to deadlines

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics or equivalent

Job description

At Rockstar Games, we create world-class entertainment experiences.

Become part of a team working on some of the most rewarding, large-scale creative projects to be found in any entertainment medium - all within an inclusive, highly-motivated environment where you can learn and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry.

Rockstar is on the lookout for a talented .NET Tools Programmer who possess a passion for Tools development.

This is a full-time, permanent and in-office position based in Rockstar’s state-of-the-art game development studio in Edinburgh, Scotland.

WHAT WE DO

• We create and maintain software tools that are used by all game development disciplines to support the creation of all Rockstar Games projects.
• These software tools range from digital content exporters, a data processing asset pipeline to game, CI/CD automation systems and UI editors.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with producers and developers to build applications that enable the creation of Rockstar’s complex and ambitious games.
• Develop a strong understanding of the systems we use and learn new technologies to help advance our applications.
• Help define architecture, design patterns and frameworks to improve how we build applications.
• Identify areas to improve user workflows and quality of life.
• Maintain applications through various stages of their lifecycle.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A degree in Computer Science, Mathematics or equivalent.

SKILLS

• Strong C#/.Net skills.
• Experience with a desktop UI development framework.
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Strong debugging skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work within a schedule and deliver effectively to deadlines.

PLUSES

Please note that these are desirable skills and are not required to apply for the position.

• Experience working with WPF, XAML and the MVVM pattern.
• Experience working with SQL/NoSQL databases.
• Experience writing applications that consume external services.
• Familiarity with one or more RPC frameworks such as WCF or gRPC.
• Familiarity with one or more ORM frameworks such as NHibernate or Entity Framework.
• Experience working with Docker.
• Experience with automation and CI/CD systems.
• Passion for technology and games, in-depth familiarity of Rockstar products is a massive plus.

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply with a CV and cover letter demonstrating how you meet the skills above. If we would like to move forward with your application, a Rockstar recruiter will reach out to you to explain next steps and guide you through the process.

Rockstar is committed to creating a work environment that promotes equal opportunity, dignity and respect. In line with this commitment, Rockstar will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process in order for such applicants to be considered for the position for which they are applying, as well as to qualified employees to enable them to perform the essential functions of their roles. If you need more information about Rockstar’s reasonable accommodation policies or process, or need to request an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department.

If you’ve got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from all suitable candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, race, or any other protected category.

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