Senior Programmer, Game Automation & Tools (Hybrid)

Games Jobs Direct; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading video game company in the UK is seeking a Senior Programmer to join their automation team. The role involves developing test automation solutions and maintaining tools written in Python and C++. Candidates should have strong skills in C++ and Jenkins, along with problem-solving abilities. The company offers a friendly work environment and a comprehensive benefits package, supporting work-life balance and encouraging diverse applications.

Benefits

22 days holidays + Christmas closure

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Enhanced Pension Scheme

Mental Health and Wellbeing Support

Qualifications

• Good professional experience using C++.
• Excellent use of continuous integration platforms such as Jenkins.
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python.
• Excellent initiative, self-motivation and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve test automation solutions for game projects.
• Maintain and improve existing tools written in Python and C++.
• Create high quality, flexible, maintainable code.
• Analyse, communicate and interpret test results.
• Improve continuous integration processes.
• Research new tools, techniques, and processes.

Skills

C++

Jenkins

Debugging

Python

Tools

Perforce

Job description

A leading video game company in the UK is seeking a Senior Programmer to join their automation team. The role involves developing test automation solutions and maintaining tools written in Python and C++. Candidates should have strong skills in C++ and Jenkins, along with problem-solving abilities. The company offers a friendly work environment and a comprehensive benefits package, supporting work-life balance and encouraging diverse applications.