We are looking for a programmer to join a tight-knit team of game developers working on an exciting series of rapid prototypes for PC and console. This is a full-time contractor role that is ideal for someone with a firm grasp of C# and Unity and who wants to get a start in the games industry. The contract initially spans 10 weeks, with the view to making aw PERMANENT POSITION in September.

The right candidate is someone who works well in a collaborative shared office environment, can work reliably and independently to a brief, and can rapidly iterate on code in response to feedback from the team and Lead Developer. Applications will be judged primarily on the strength of their portfolio and performance on a practical test task. 

Responsibilities:

– Creating rapid prototypes on a weekly basis based on design briefs and discussions with the Lead Programmer, Project Manager, and Art Director.  

– Working within the company’s existing workflows and pipelines to specified deadlines.

– Maintaining clear lines of communication with the Lead Programmer and Project Manager regarding progress on tasks and to solicit regular feedback.

– Listening to feedback and rapidly iterating on code to bring it in line with the project requirements. 

– Participating in weekly discussions and collaborative technical design sessions, including making suggestions that could improve existing processes or general game designs. 

– Staying up to date with current industry trends and software, and learning new applications and techniques. 

Requirements:

– Can write clean, high quality and easily maintainable C# code 

– Strong portfolio demonstrating solid experience in game design, with excellent clean code examples. 

– High level of general awareness about gaming trends, especially in the indie PC and console markets. 

– Ability to quickly develop neat technical solutions under time pressure. 

– Good general computer skills and experience with Google Drive, Trello, and similar Web-based tools. 

– Willing to learn new tools and workflows. 

-Applicant must have their own licenses to any additional software they will use and should have a laptop to work on. 

– Applicant must be available for a minimum of three full work days on-site in Belfast each week (Tue-Thu), with flexibility for remote work on Mondays and Fridays. 

Desirable Criteria:

– Experience with the Unity 3D game engine.

– Firm grasp of working within performance constraints for games. 

– Experience on a shipped games project.