Are you an experienced Lead Game Programmer ready to drive high-performing mobile game development from the heart of a creative and collaborative studio environment?
A leading mobile games studio is seeking a technically astute and team-oriented developer to join their hybrid casual games team and help shape the next wave of global mobile hits.
The opportunity:
As Lead Game Programmer, you’ll oversee and contribute to every stage of the development process. From system architecture and code quality to team leadership and cross-departmental collaboration, this is a hands-on technical leadership role that impacts both the project’s performance and the team’s success.
What you'll be doing:
* Identifying and resolving poor code patterns to improve performance and long-term maintainability
* Distributing bugs to appropriate team members based on expertise and priorities
* Implementing game engine features into submodules to streamline development
* Improving and standardising UML design documentation and technical architecture
* Conducting code reviews and providing constructive feedback to ensure high technical standards
* Collaborating across departments to improve pipelines and enhance communication
* Leading project planning discussions, updating estimates, and ensuring realistic timelines
* Managing technical issues with diplomacy and clear communication across stakeholders
* Leading team meetings, supporting team morale, and promoting problem-solving culture
* Supporting recruitment by assessing candidates for technical ability and cultural fit
What we're looking for:
* Strong experience in professional game development, ideally within the mobile games sector
* Deep understanding of scalable architecture and clean code principles
* Proven leadership experience in programming teams, with a focus on bug tracking, time management, and team mentoring
* Solid grasp of UML design and ability to implement structured system architecture
* Excellent communicator who can clearly bridge technical and non-technical conversations
* Comfortable with cross-functional collaboration and driving improvements across disciplines
* Experience managing interpersonal dynamics within a team and resolving challenges constructively
* Confident in leading technical interviews and contributing to team growth
* Based in or willing to relocate to Leamington Spa, with a 5-day on-site working model (relocation support available)
If you’re ready to lead with purpose, grow with a talented team, and help shape the future of mobile gaming, we’d love to hear from you.Apply now, or get in touch with Sam Moss - sm@skillsearch.com
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