Tools Programmer - Games Studio - North East UK

Job Title Tools Programmer - Games Studio - North East UK
Job Category Programming
Skills Required Programming
Location North East
Job Description - Location: North East
- Job Type: Permanent
- Format: Console and PC
- Good salary and benefits package

OPM are currently working with this global developer publisher and distributor of many of the industry’s best selling games to secure crucial hires.

Their UK studio founded in 1989 has sales of over 14 million of its well-known AAA franchise.

Summary:
The ideal applicant will be eager to create powerful tools while working closely with a talented team of developers.

Requirements:
• Must have professional experience developing tools preferably with at least one shipped game title.
• Strong C# and C / C++ programming background.
• Thorough understanding in developing pipelines and creating efficient user interfaces.
• Service-oriented attitude.
• Strong communication skills.
• Computer Science Mathematics Engineering or other Science degree.
Passion for playing and making video games!
• Familiarity working and developing in a multi-platform multi-project environment.

Responsibilities:
• To collaborate as part of an enthusiastic scrum team in developing enhancing and maintaining tools in support of active projects.
• To be responsible for the development maintenance documentation and overall quality (including implementation performance stability and usability) of tools and modules within their area of expertise or as developed as part of the scrum work.
• To manage own workload and time within the tasks assigned and to deliver required work to specification and to schedule.
• To innovate and improve the quality of implementation performance and usability of the tools and project pipeline as a whole.
• To contribute maintain and use shared code tools components or processes where applicable.
• Providing consultation and support to other team members or other teams as required.
• To maintain good lines of communication with users and to proactively seek feedback from them.
• To abide by and contribute to the development of standards procedures and processes.
• To provide support cover during critical phases of development including flexibility and extension of working time as required.
• To maintain a level of on-going personal development.
• Such other comparable duties as may be required by the Tools Manager

Desirable Skills:
• Experience with Python MaxScript or WPF a plus.
• Familiarity working and developing in a multi-platform multi-project environment.
• Strong debugging skills.

To apply please send a CV to officemanager@opmjobs.com

Max Hurd - Programming Consultant
OPM Response Ltd
Direct Line: + 44 (0) 1206 214420
Email: Max@opmjobs.com
Skype: max.hurd.opm
LinkedIn: http://uk.linkedin.com/in/maxhurdopm
Twitter: OPM_Programming

The salary bracket shown is approximate and is no guarantee of the income on offer. Salary and benefits will be discussed with candidates at interview with the company and are individually negotiated by OPM.
Salary DOE
Date posted 02/11/2012
Recruiter This job is advertised on behalf of OPM using their internal reference 16590.
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