Game jobs in United Kingdom

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We’re looking for a Full Stack Programmer to join PlayCanvas! As a member of the PlayCanvas team, you will help shape the 3D web. Working from our central London offices, you’ll collaborate with engine and tools programmers to build a truly next-generation platform for creating incredible HTML5 content.

• Develop world class browser-based 3D content creation tools
• Work with engine run-time programmers and front-end/back-end programmers to expose engine features to game developers

• Experience architecting and developing complex web applications
• Exceptional coding skills in modern JavaScript both in the browser and in a Node.js environment
• Excellent HTML5 and CSS3 skills
• Database expertise (preferably with DocumentDB and/or DynamoDB)
• Experience with AWS infrastructure (EKS, CloudFront, S3)

• Experience leading small to medium teams of engineers
• Understanding of game engine architecture and practical experience working on game engine related tooling
• Experience in one or more of the following: real-time graphics (ideally WebGL), animation, physics
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with high attention to detail
• Experience with content creation apps like 3ds Max, Maya or Blender
• Knowledge of 3D mathematics (vector algebra)
• A passion for the latest game engine techniques and enabling the creativity of others

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