Lead Software Developer

As Lead Software Developer, or an experienced Senior Software Developer ready for the challenges of leadership, you will have experience working on projects at different stages of development (e.g. some or all of ideation, prototype, release, post-launch support). You can support and direct the technical design and implementation of game features and develop workflows and standards that help the team deliver their best. You’re ready to support the personal development of your Software team, keeping up to date with advances in research and technology to continuously push your team and our games forwards. 

We are currently excited to be growing a team that is developing a game using our in-house Elements Engine. 

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Software Developers in development of a project using our in-house Elements Engine. 
• Work closely with the Elements Engine team throughout development. 
• Support and direct the technical design and implementation of game features across all areas of the project. 
• Collaborate with the Project Lead and Leads from other disciplines to help plan the delivery of the game. 
• Work with the Head of Software and CTO to develop workflows and standards that allow the Software teams to work at their best and ensure the project continues to be maintainable. 
• Support the personal development of a team of Software Developers. 
• Keep up to date with advances in research and technology to continuously push our team and technology forwards. 

Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• At least 6 years’ experience as a Software Developer/Engineer in the Games Industry (with at least 2 years in a Senior role). 
• Excellent C++ programming skills. 
• The ability to work well within a collaborative creative environment. 
• Excellent verbal communication skills and technical writing skills. 
• Experience working with Visual Studio. 

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience working with multi-platform titles. 
• Experience working directly with platform SDKs. 
• Released titles on consoles. 
• At least 2 years’ experience as a Lead Software Developer/Engineer in the Games Industry. 
• Experience writing memory and processor efficient code for current hardware architectures. 
• Experience working on a title with network multiplayer. 

Eligibility Requirements

• Must have the right to work in the United Kingdom.
• Must be willing to work onsite in Dundee or East Linton, Scotland.

Benefits

In return we offer a friendly, small, multi-disciplinary team where your input really helps shape the products, in addition to a competitive salary and a host of benefits.

• Generous pension 
• Income protection 
• Life assurance 
• Private medical insurance 
• Dental insurance 
• Employee assistance programme 
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Electric car lease scheme 
• Savings & discounts 

If this sounds like the type of environment you would like to work in, then please send your CV and covering letter to:  
Email: jobs@4jstudios.com  
  
Note: Direct applications only please. No recruitment agencies.