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Job Title	Lead Programmer - new Wii title!
Job Category	Programmers
Job Description	THE COMPANY A leading UK developer and publisher with a proven track record in successful mass-market titles. They offer the opportunity to work on a number of projects covering a broad range of genres including driving, social and casual games for traditional boxed retail and digital distribution via XBLA, PSN, WiiWare etc. The studio is medium sized meaning there are real opportunities for recognition and ownership of projects. Following recent investment they are now planning for the expansion of their business through investing in the development of new titles for both current and next-gen platforms. They offer generous benefits including:- * Flexible working hours with 25 days annual leave * Project completion and profit-related bonuses * Medical insurance and Life assurance cover * Childcare Voucher Scheme THE ROLE Our client is seeking a lead programmer with strong organisational skills for a new unannounced Wii project. Team lead experience is essential as the role requires both coding and management in equal measure. ESSENTIAL SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:- * Minimum of 5 years industry experience * Completed at least 1 console title as a lead programmer * Advanced understanding in C++ * Experience in all aspects of game development * Experience in the design and implementation of large system architecture * Experience in code team management and scheduling * Willingness to take ownership and responsibility * Ability to communicate with other discipline leads and provide status reports to management * Excellent written and verbal communication skills TO APPLY To apply for this vacancy contact Grant Mark grant@specialmove.com or call +44 (0)141 585 6489. Your details will not be submitted to our client until we have discussed the company and role in depth with you and confirmed your interest.
Location	Midlands, England, UK & Europe
Salary	Circa £45k DOE
Date posted	07/04/2008
Recruiter	This job is advertised on behalf of Specialmove using their internal reference SM/CCC/7/560.