Senior Game Programmer

Placements24; East London; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary + bonuses

Diverse game projects

Health and dental insurance

Pension & life assurance

East London studio culture

Learning & growth

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Senior Game Programmer to join our East London development team. You will develop core game systems, work with designers and artists, and ensure robust, performant code across platforms.

The role emphasizes collaboration, code quality, and contributions to architecture, with opportunities to work on diverse, exciting projects in the entertainment industry.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in game programming.
• Proficiency in C++ and experience with Unreal Engine or Unity.
• Portfolio demonstrating shipped titles or significant contributions to game projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain high-quality game code for core game systems (e.g., gameplay, AI, physics, graphics).
• Collaborate with designers and artists to translate gameplay mechanics and visuals into code.
• Optimize code for performance, memory usage, and scalability across target platforms.
• Debug and troubleshoot complex programming issues to ensure stability and reliability.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers.
• Contribute to the technical design and architecture of game features and systems.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

C++

Unreal Engine

Unity

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Game Programmer to join their talented development team in East London . This role is critical in developing and implementing core game systems and features that define the player experience. You will work closely with designers, artists, and other programmers to bring ambitious game concepts to life, ensuring robust, efficient, and performant code. This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to exciting projects within the entertainment industry, working in a studio that values innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence in the heart of East London .

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain high-quality game code for various game systems (e.g., gameplay, AI, physics, graphics).
• Collaborate with designers and artists to translate gameplay mechanics and visual requirements into functional code.
• Optimize code for performance, memory usage, and scalability across target platforms.
• Debug and troubleshoot complex programming issues, ensuring stability and reliability.
• Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to peers.
• Contribute to the technical design and architecture of game features and systems.

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in game programming.
• Strong proficiency in C++ and experience with game engines such as Unreal Engine or Unity.
• Solid understanding of object-oriented programming principles and software design patterns.
• Experience with performance optimization and debugging techniques.
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment and communicate technical concepts clearly.
• A portfolio demonstrating shipped titles or significant contributions to game projects is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Opportunity to work on exciting and diverse game projects.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Pension fund contributions and life assurance.
• A creative and collaborative studio culture located in East London .
• Support for continuous learning and professional growth in game development.