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Tools Programmer
Location: Glasgow in studio/Hybrid
Role Type: 1 Year Contract
We are looking for an experienced Programmer to join our Glasgow-based studio to design and develop in-house tools and technology that support the creation of our games. Working closely with designers, artists, and the wider code team, you will play a pivotal role in streamlining workflows, improving productivity, and ensuring the technical needs of the studio are met efficiently. This role requires technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate across disciplines. If you thrive in a small, close-knit team, enjoy taking ownership of technical challenges, and have a passion for building tools that empower game development, we’d love to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities
* Design, develop, and maintain in-house tools and pipelines to improve workflows for designers, artists, and other developers.
* Collaborate with the wider code team to integrate tools into the game engine and ensure compatibility across different platforms.
* Work independently and within a small team to identify studio needs and propose technical solutions.
* Partner with artists and designers to understand their requirements and create user-friendly tools that help bring creative visions to life.
* Optimize tools for performance and reliability to minimize bottlenecks in development pipelines.
* Troubleshoot and resolve issues with existing tools, workflows, and pipelines.
* Maintain detailed documentation for tools, workflows, and systems to ensure their longevity and usability by the team.
* Contribute to brainstorming and technical planning sessions to improve the studio’s technology infrastructure.
* Stay updated on industry trends and tools development practices to ensure the studio remains competitive.
* 3+ years of professional or equivalent experience in tools development or game programming.
* A degree in coding/programming or equivalent experience.
* Strong proficiency in C# with C++ as a bonus (experience with Unity Engine tool development is a plus).
* Solid understanding of scripting languages (e.g., Python) for automation and pipeline creation.
* Experience designing intuitive, user-friendly interfaces for tools and workflows.
* Proven ability to troubleshoot, debug, and optimize tools and systems.
* Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
* Passion for creating efficient solutions and a desire to empower others through technology.
* Strong communication skills to work effectively across a multi-disciplinary team.
Desired
* Experience with multi-platform game development pipelines.
* Knowledge of asset pipeline development and integration (e.g., working with 3D models, animations, textures).
* Familiarity with build systems and CI/CD pipelines.
* Experience with procedural content generation tools or systems.
* Knowledge of database integration and data visualization for analytics tools.
Blazing Griffin Benefits
* 33 days annual leave per year for full-time staff (pro rata for part-time and contracts)
* Extra allowances for Appointments, Compassionate and Dependents leave
* Employee Assistance Programme through Health Assured
* Bike to Work scheme
* Eye care contributions
* Enhanced Parental Leave and Pay
* Flexible working where possible
* Free Yoga membership for Reset Yoga (in Glasgow)
If you have any questions or are having any difficulties with this application form, please email hradmin@blazinggriffin.com.
Blazing Griffin strives to promote equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.
Please note that we do not review applications sent through Adzuna or other websites.
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