SeniorTools Programmer

Job Title SeniorTools Programmer
Job Category Programming
Skills Required Programming
Location Midlands, UK, Midlands
Job Description This is an opportunity to join my client's team developing tools delivering industry leading game development tools with unparalleled flexibility to target multiple platforms and genres.

The whole pipeline is covered from asset management through placement and scripting to build process and live in-game editing. The tools are developed using some of the latest techniques to combine the performance of C++ native implementation with Python and HTML5 based user interfaces.

Specific requirements for this role:

• A keen interest and enthusiasm for the development of high quality tools that will facilitate the creation of great games.
• Ability to analyse development workflow, identify problems and suggest improvements.
• Good knowledge of common development technologies including C#, Python, MEL, .NET, Javascript.
• Working knowledge of data formats such as XML, and strategies for parsing/generating data.Knowledge of HCI and user interface design.
• Experience of plug-in APIs, for example Maya C++ API.

Essential Skills Required

Good grounding in programming skills
Ability to make good technical judgements
Robust knowledge and use of tools and an ability to autonomously create high quality game systems.

Technical Skills

Ability to use the C++ programming language to a competent level making use of appropriate language constructs without need for detailed guidance.
Basic grounding in applicable mathematical concepts such as algebra, trigonometry, vector maths, matrix transformations, quaternion rotations and base number representations such as hexadecimal and binary.
Ability to select and implement algorithms as appropriate and utilise common data containers with knowledge of underlying implementation and its impact on algorithm choice.

For more info or to apply for this role please contact Mark Hope direct on: 01709 834777 or at: mark@aswift.com
Salary £NEG DOE
Date posted 03/01/2013
Recruiter This job is advertised on behalf of Aardvark Swift using their internal reference 7659_MH376TP.
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