Associate Lead Programmer (Unreal Engine)
- Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Design, develop, test, and implement high-quality systems and gameplay code
- Conduct code reviews to maintain technical standards and improve code quality across the team
- Collaborate with designers, artists, and publishing teams to deliver the highest possible quality titles
- Lead and mentor a small team of programmers, supporting their professional development and ensuring timely, high-standard deliverables
- Work closely with production to define the project roadmap and deliver milestones according to schedule
- Participate in regular client meetings, serving as a technical point of contact for the project
- Excellent knowledge and practical expertise in C++ programming
- Proven experience as an Associate Lead or Senior Programmer, with readiness to step into a larger leadership role
- Hands-on experience working with Unreal Engine
- Strong background in code optimisation and performance improvement
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in English, with the ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines
- Ability to mentor and coach a small team of programmers, fostering professional growth and maintaining high technical standards
- Skilled at breaking down complex projects into structured, achievable tasks to ensure deadlines are met efficiently
- All relevant qualifications considered
- Start your day any time between 8:00am and 10:00am
- 35 working hours per week with a 1 hour lunch break (with the opportunity to flex down to 30 minutes or up to 2 hours)
- Opportunity to apply for hybrid working (up to 2 days working from home per week)
- 28 days annual leave (20 days annual leave + 8 days bank holiday)
- 1 day leave for your birthday and 1 day leave if you’re moving house
- Up to 10 days discretionary annual leave during our end of year break
- Potential for annual performance bonus
- 5 additional days annual leave for 5 years service and a further 5 days annual leave for your 10 years service milestone
- A brand new, state-of-the-art studio facilities that includes a market hall serving nutritious, subsidised meals, round-the-clock gym access, an auditorium and more
- Free breakfast options, juice, hot drinks and fruit
- Employee referral bonus (up to £2000!)
- Electric Car Scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Free game codes, game swag and merchandise
- Family-friendly leave available
- Christmas Saving Scheme
- Free parking
- Best-in-class tools and workflows so you can focus on creativity
- Vitality Private Healthcare, discounts and rewards for you, your spouse and children (upon the successful completion of your 6 month probationary period)
- Access to mental health and wellbeing support via Plumm (includes 4 free video therapy sessions per month for both the employee and up to 3 family members aged 18+), unlimited text therapy, courses, meditations
- A personalised development plan with dedicated support tailored to your growth and goals
- Access to an accredited Academy providing professional qualifications (and access to 500 UK discounts and offers via TOTUM when registered as a student)
- A dedicated Workplace Experience team responsible for work environments, workplace and quality of employee life services to help foster collaboration, creativity and innovation
- In-studio wellbeing programmes and People team support
- Free activities via our Bus Tours programme (where on occasion, partners and children are welcome to join you)
- Many team events to celebrate team and game milestones
- Sponsored team activities including football, basketball, book club, movie club and more
- Opportunity to contribute to our internal Employee Diversity and Equality Network
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