Game Developer — Build Engaging, Optimized Games

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Project-based bonuses

Career growth opportunities

Access to cutting-edge tools

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a passionate Game Developer to join their Mahikeng studio. You will design, code, and test engaging video games across platforms, collaborating with artists and designers to bring creative visions to life.

You will contribute to all stages of the game development lifecycle, work with Unity or Unreal Engine, and maintain high-quality, performant gameplay systems in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Game Developer or Software Engineer focused on game development.
• Proficiency with Unity or Unreal Engine.
• Strong programming in C# or C++, with OO design knowledge.
• Experience with Git and agile development.
• Passion for games and understanding of game design principles.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain game mechanics, systems, and features.
• Collaborate with designers and artists to translate game concepts into gameplay experiences.
• Optimize performance, memory usage, and rendering for target platforms.
• Debug and resolve technical issues to ensure a smooth player experience.
• Participate in code reviews and strive for high-quality code.

Skills

C#

C++

Gameplay programming

OO design

Git

Tools

Unity

Unreal Engine

Git

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a passionate Game Developer to join their Mahikeng studio. You will design, code, and test engaging video games across platforms, collaborating with artists and designers to bring creative visions to life.

You will contribute to all stages of the game development lifecycle, work with Unity or Unreal Engine, and maintain high-quality, performant gameplay systems in a fast-paced environment.