Senior Game Programmer

Job Description

Puzzling.com, a Minclip studio based near Leamington Spa in the UK are looking for a Senior Game Programmer to join their team

This position is a hybrid role and will involve working in the studio based in the lovely British countryside, so applicants must be able to commit to this journey.

Your New Team...  

At Puzzling, we foster an environment where creativity and collaboration come together. By joining our talented team in Leamington Spa, you’ll be part of a space where ideas flow freely, innovation flourishes, and team spirit stays strong.  

As we continue to grow, we are now looking for a Senior Game Programmer to join our development team.  

As a Senior Game Programmer, you will be responsible for coding gameplay, optimising performance, and integrating our SDKs, art, and audio to deliver an exceptional gaming experience. You will collaborate closely with producers, designers, and art leads to implement game features and mechanics, as well as drive the overall technical direction of the game. Additionally, you’ll mentor junior programmers, ensuring high-quality code and best practices across the team.  

Responsibilities:  

• Code gameplay, optimise performance, and integrate SDKs, art, and audio to ensure a seamless gaming experience.  
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code, collaborating with producers, designers, and art leads to implement game features and mechanics.  
• Mentor junior programmers and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.  
• Debug, test, and fix issues, while optimising performance across multiple platforms. 
• Contribute to game prototypes, participate in code reviews, and maintain documentation.  
• Address development challenges and iterate on code to improve gameplan  
• Drive innovation in gameplay, technology, and user interaction  
• Collaborate with QA for rapid development and high-quality output.  
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and ensure games are up-to-date.

Requirements:  

• Proven experience in game programming. Strong understanding of object-oriented programming and design principles. Experience in owning and delivering a project  
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a focus on clean, efficient, and maintainable code 
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively within a team. A passion for gaming and a commitment to industry standards and innovation  
• Experience with source control systems  
• Experience in 3D and 2D gameplay development.  
• Experience in the games industry with multiple released titles.  
• Strong understanding of systems optimisation.  

Bonus Points  

A good degree or post-graduate qualification, or relevant experience, in Computer Science or a related subject.  

Who are Puzzling.com....  

Puzzling.com (previously Supersonic Software Ltd.) was founded in 1988 and for many years worked as a console game developer. The company pivoted to specialise in free-to-play mobile games around 10 years ago. Supersonic was a founding member and investor in the publisher Appynation and later acquired the remaining shares in the company, whereupon Appynation became a wholly owned subsidiary. The group specialises in developing and publishing puzzle games and running these as ‘forever’ franchises. The portfolio includes ‘Puzzle Page’, ‘Picture Cross’, ‘World’s Biggest Crossword’, ‘Picture Cross Colour’, and ‘One Clue Crossword’.  

In 2021, Supersonic was acquired by Miniclip and now operates as an independent studio within the Miniclip family of companies.  

About Miniclip

Miniclip is a global leader in games and one of the world's biggest developers and publishers of mobile games, with a mission of unleashing the gamer in everyone. It distributes highly engaging games to a global audience of over 450 million monthly and 70 million daily active users across mobile, PC, console, social, and online platforms. Operating in 15 countries, Miniclip develops and launches games in multiple categories across its 22 studios.

Founded in 2001 with an internationally recognised brand name, Miniclip has successfully grown a global audience across 195 countries and six continents. It has a unique understanding of the games space, developing and distributing a strong portfolio of over 60 high-quality mobile games globally. To date, Miniclip’s studios and companies have generated more than 10.5 billion downloads, including the following games: 8 Ball Pool, Subway Surfers, Golf Battle, Football Strike, Carrom Pool, OSM - Online Soccer Manager™, Football Rivals , Pure Sniper , Puzzle Page™, Head Ball 2, Motorsport Manager, Darts of Fury, Ultimate Golf, Mini Football, Triple Match 3D™, Agar.io, PowerWash Simulator, Suduko.com™, and We Are Warriors™.

For more information, visit https://miniclip.com/