Lead Game Programmer — Flexible Hours, High-Impact Gameplay

Placements24

Centurion

Hybrid

ZAR 600,000 - 980,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary
Bonus structure
Comprehensive benefits package
Career growth opportunities
Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Game Programmer to guide the technical development of new gaming titles in Centurion. You will architect, implement, and optimize core game systems while mentoring junior programmers and setting coding standards.

You will collaborate with design and art teams to deliver high-quality gameplay experiences, optimize performance, and ensure technical integrity across platforms.

Qualifications

  • Extensive professional experience in game development, with a proven track record in a Lead Programmer or senior role.
  • Strong proficiency in C++ and C#, along with deep knowledge of game development principles and algorithms.
  • Experience with major game engines such as Unreal Engine or Unity.
  • Solid understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and performance optimization techniques.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, with a passion for creating high-quality games.

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and maintain robust and efficient game systems, including gameplay mechanics, AI, physics, and UI.
  • Lead and mentor a team of game programmers, fostering a collaborative and productive development environment.
  • Establish and enforce high-quality coding standards, perform code reviews, and ensure code maintainability.
  • Collaborate closely with game designers, artists, and producers to translate concepts into functional game features.
  • Optimize game performance, memory usage, and stability across target platforms.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues throughout the development cycle.

Skills

Leadership
Mentoring
Problem-solving
Communication

Tools

Unreal Engine
Unity
C++
C#

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Game Programmer to guide the technical development of new gaming titles in Centurion. You will architect, implement, and optimize core game systems while mentoring junior programmers and setting coding standards.

You will collaborate with design and art teams to deliver high-quality gameplay experiences, optimize performance, and ensure technical integrity across platforms.

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