Senior Platform Programmer (12-month FTC - Maternity Cover)

The Creative Assembly Ltd; Horsham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work from Anywhere

Enhanced holiday allowance

Private medical and dental insurance

Wellbeing support

Job summary

The Creative Assembly Ltd is seeking an experienced Senior Platform Programmer to join the Total War team. You will work closely with game teams, contribute to scalable platform systems, and communicate complex concepts effectively.

Essential qualifications include strong C++ skills, an understanding of scalable system design, and a proactive problem-solving approach. The position includes benefits like enhanced holiday allowance, private medical insurance, and wellbeing support.

Qualifications

• Proven implementation skills with C++.
• Understanding of scalable systems design and online service integration.
• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with game teams to provide online services and integrations.
• Contribute to the architecture and design of platform systems.
• Develop and maintain integrations with first-party platforms.

Skills

C++

Communication skills

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Problem-solving skills

Organisational skills

Tools

AWS

C#

Steam SDK

Xbox SDK

PlayStation SDK

Job description

Join Creative Assembly

Join Creative Assembly and craft deep and detailed games that last, entertaining millions of players across the globe for decades. The role is for an experienced developer to join the CA Total War team as a Senior Platform Programmer.

What you’ll be doing

• Work closely with game teams to ensure they have access to the online services and integrations required to support development and live operations.
• Contribute to the architecture and implementation of reusable, scalable, and flexible platform systems that can support multiple projects simultaneously.
• Develop and maintain integrations with first‑party platforms and online services.
• Collaborate with developers, designers, and stakeholders to gather and translate technical requirements into practical solutions.
• Communicate complex technical concepts and system designs clearly to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Participate in architectural discussions and contribute to long‑term technical direction and planning.
• Remain hands‑on with implementation work, supporting feature delivery and integration across projects.
• Apply experience with high‑volume systems to help deliver reliable, resilient, and responsive services for a large player base.
• Report clearly on progress, technical risks, and remaining work to stakeholders and the wider team.
• Continuously evaluate and improve workflows, tools, and technologies used by the team.

Essential qualifications

• Proven implementation skills with C++.
• Holistic understanding of the development lifecycle, from architecture and implementation through to LiveOps and post‑launch support.
• Understanding of scalable systems design and online service integration.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non‑technical audiences.
• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and gathering technical requirements from stakeholders.
• Experience participating in architectural discussions and contributing to technical strategy.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks and communicate progress effectively.
• A proactive approach to problem‑solving and continuous improvement.
• Passion for technology and a desire to stay current with modern tools, workflows, and industry trends.

Desirable qualifications

• Familiarity with backend technologies and cloud platforms such as AWS and Python.
• Experience working with C# and native bindings.
• Familiarity with first‑party platform SDKs such as Steam, Xbox, and PlayStation.
• Awareness of Creative Assembly titles and the Total War franchise.
• Experience working on large‑scale online or multiplayer systems.

Benefits

• Work from Anywhere for a temporary period each year (restrictions apply such as VISAs).
• Enhanced holiday allowance, maternity and paternity breaks, flexibility with core hours, and no‑notice holidays.
• Bespoke relocation package for you and your dependents.
• Private medical and dental insurance, life insurance, permanent health insurance, critical illness cover and free health care screening.
• Additional benefits ranging from free games and work parties to discounts on technology.
• Wellbeing support and virtual confidential counselling.

We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief. Our studio sites have disabled access.