Overview
This is a hybrid position based in Cardiff, requiring 3 days onsite each week, with the option for remote work on the remaining days. At Terminal Velocity, part of the Rocket Science Group, our platform and server teams focus on building the infrastructure for a game’s global rollout, with emphasis on back-end and publishing stacks. We aim to harness cutting-edge tools and industry best practices to propel projects to success.
We do not require prior game development experience, but ideal candidates will have experience in software development teams delivering performant, scalable, and well-documented platform-based products, with a passion for games.
What You’ll Do
* Manage a cross-functional team of developers and develop talent by fostering growth.
* Cultivate an inclusive environment that encourages participation and innovation.
* Drive the success of customer-facing projects through clear communication.
* Directly contribute to the development of customer deliverables.
* Collaborate with internal and external teams, unblocking obstacles and enabling teams to deliver excellence.
* Support the team in making technical decisions by considering current and future requirements.
What We Value
* Ability to develop, coach, and mentor engineers across a range of experiences.
* Strong communicator capable of fostering collaboration across multiple disciplines.
* Equally comfortable operating as a people manager and as an individual contributor.
* History working with customer-facing teams.
* Proven proficiency in leading projects throughout their lifecycle.
* Passion for creating high-quality solutions.
* Experience with data storage solutions, including RDBMS and NoSQL.
* Understanding of cloud platforms and how to build scalable solutions.
* Openness to taking on new challenges and the flexibility to adapt.
You May Also Have
* Prior experience in the gaming industry.
* Knowledge of languages like C#, Golang (Go), Rust, Java, Python, or Kotlin.
What We Can Offer
* Hybrid Working Arrangement: Our Cardiff office is located in City Centre, close to Cardiff Central Train Station. You’ll have the flexibility to work from home and collaborate with engineers in person.
* Competitive Salary and Benefits Package: We offer a variety of benefits including private pension via salary sacrifice, optional private medical, dental, and vision coverage, and generous leave (annual leave, bank holidays, and winter shutdown).
* Annual Research Credit: An annual credit to further enhance your skills.
* Professional Development: Biannual reviews, opportunities to collaborate across disciplines, internal tech talks, and learning from specialists across games and software development.
* Work-Life Balance: Flexible working environment with no crunch.
* Family Friendly: 6 weeks of maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
* Office Perks: Weekly team lunches, snacks, a fully equipped team lounge with consoles and games, and a supportive, creative environment.
A Friendly Note From The Recruitment Team
Let us do the work for you: even if your profile isn’t an exact match for all qualifications, we welcome you to apply. Our team comes from varied backgrounds, and we value diverse experiences.
Rocket Science is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a worry-free workplace free of discrimination or harassment. Rocket Scientists are expected to foster an environment where everyone has the opportunity to feel included and is afforded respect and dignity.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
* Computer Games
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