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Puzzling.com, a Miniclip studio based near Leamington Spa in the UK, is looking for a talented individual to join their team.
This position is a hybrid role, involving working in the studio located in the picturesque British countryside. Applicants must be able to commit to this location.
Your New Team...
At Puzzling, we foster an environment where creativity and collaboration thrive. By joining our talented team in Leamington Spa, you’ll be part of a space where ideas flow freely, innovation flourishes, and team spirit remains strong.
As we continue to grow, we are seeking a Senior Game Programmer to join our development team.
As a Senior Game Programmer, you will be responsible for coding gameplay, optimizing performance, and integrating SDKs, art, and audio to deliver an exceptional gaming experience. You will collaborate closely with producers, designers, and art leads to implement game features and mechanics, as well as drive the overall technical direction of the game. Additionally, you’ll mentor junior programmers, ensuring high-quality code and best practices across the team.
Responsibilities:
1. Code gameplay, optimize performance, and integrate SDKs, art, and audio to ensure a seamless gaming experience.
2. Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code, collaborating with producers, designers, and art leads to implement game features and mechanics.
3. Mentor junior programmers and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.
4. Debug, test, and fix issues, while optimizing performance across multiple platforms.
5. Contribute to game prototypes, participate in code reviews, and maintain documentation.
6. Address development challenges and iterate on code to improve the game.
7. Drive innovation in gameplay, technology, and user interaction.
8. Collaborate with QA for rapid development and high-quality output.
9. Stay updated on emerging technologies and ensure games are current.
Requirements:
1. Proven experience in game programming with a strong understanding of object-oriented programming and design principles. Experience in owning and delivering projects.
2. Excellent problem-solving skills with a focus on clean, efficient, and maintainable code.
3. Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively within a team. A passion for gaming and a commitment to industry standards and innovation.
4. Experience with source control systems.
5. Experience in 3D and 2D gameplay development.
6. Experience in the games industry with multiple released titles.
7. Strong understanding of systems optimization.
Bonus Points:
A relevant degree or postgraduate qualification in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Who are Puzzling.com...
Puzzling.com (formerly Supersonic Software Ltd.) was founded in 1988 and initially developed console games. About 10 years ago, the company pivoted to focus on free-to-play mobile games. It was a founding member and investor in the publisher Appynation and later acquired the remaining shares, making Appynation a wholly owned subsidiary. The group specializes in developing and publishing puzzle games and running these as ‘forever’ franchises, including ‘Puzzle Page’, ‘Picture Cross’, ‘World’s Biggest Crossword’, ‘Picture Cross Colour’, and ‘One Clue Crossword’.
In 2021, Supersonic was acquired by Miniclip and now operates as an independent studio within the Miniclip family.
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