Senior Programmer

2K; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A video game development studio located in Liverpool is seeking a Senior Programmer to contribute to a variety of projects. You will be involved in hands-on coding, mentoring junior staff, and collaborating with the team to create high-quality software. The ideal candidate should have advanced knowledge of programming languages like C++ and experience in game engines such as Unreal Engine or Unity. The role offers a friendly work culture and several benefits including flexible working hours, comprehensive medical insurance, and a workplace pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Flexible working hours

Ongoing training and development

Employee Assistance Programme

Comprehensive Medical Insurance

Weekly Yoga Class

Referral Bonus Scheme

Free parking

Social Events/Project Launch Wrap Parties

Qualifications

• Proven experience in programming.
• Proficiency in C++ and/or C# is required.
• Experience leading a team is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work on various projects in different engines and languages.
• Write high-quality, reliable code in a timely manner.
• Mentor junior engineers and oversee their work.

Skills

Programming experience

Advanced knowledge of C++

Experience in PC/console programming

Proficiency in modern programming languages

Debugging and optimization skills

Experience with Java and scripting languages

Tools

Unreal Engine

Unity

Job description

As a senior programmer at Wushu Studios, you’re critical to our development pipeline. With your comprehensive understanding of best practices, ability to avoid unnecessary complexity, and technical expertise across multiple aspects of video game programming, you’ll be making a huge impact on the exciting projects we work on.

Responsibilities

• Work on a variety of projects and tasks in various engines and languages
• Write high quality and reliable code on a timely basis
• Occasionally oversee and mentor junior engineers on the team
• Be hands-on with code, implementing features and attending to bug fixes as needed
• Work with other Lead Programmers and Producers to plan your tasks as well as those of your team
• Collaborate with teams to deliver testable builds in regular fashion
• Be proactive in tackling technical issues

Requirements

• Proven experience in programming
• Advanced knowledge of C++ and/or C#
• Experience in PC and/or console programming
• Proven proficiency in a modern programming language
• Experience working with other languages such like Java and/or scripting languages like Lua or Python
• Excellent debugging and optimisation skills

Desirables

• Experience in Unreal Engine and/or Unity
• Experience leading a team is a plus

Benefits

• A friendly working culture and environment
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Christmas shutdown
• Flexible working hours
• x 4 Half-day Fridays (during the summer months)
• A day off on your birthday
• Parental leave
• Workplace pension scheme. Currently, our employer contribution is 3%
• Ongoing training and development
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Comprehensive Medical Insurance
• Weekly Yoga Class
• Anti-Crunch ethos
• Referral Bonus Scheme
• Free parking
• Bike2Work Scheme
• Social Events/Project Launch Wrap Parties
• Charity Events
• Branded merchandise
  
  

About Us

Founded in 2017 by a group of industry veterans, we are a highly experienced and professional team of developers with a shared passion for video games. Nestled in the heart of Liverpool’s creative quarter, our stylish studio is situated close to hundreds of cafes, bars and restaurants, and is a stone’s throw from Lime Street station, connecting us with the rest of the country.

Important

As an equal opportunities employer, Wushu Studios is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join Wushu Studios.