Joining as our new Lead Game Programmer, you will be the pivot point on making the team excel, managing risks, and becoming a force multiplier for the gameplay group. As we step forward in the development process as an Unreal Engine focused studio, we're excited to be transitioning our teams to the latest in UE5 technology. You will be a skilled and passionate developer who is willing to drive this transition forward.Responsibilities• Implementing a clear technical direction and creating best practices within your team• Forecasting risks and blockers early and setting clear protocols for removing them• Working alongside other departments and providing feedback to other areas• Working closely with project leaders to plan long-term road maps and improve development processes• Create clear, maintainable, and scalable code• Mentoring and developing growth within your team and possessing a "team-first" mentalityQualifications• Proficient knowledge of C++• Superb knowledge of game-related 3D maths principles• Previous experience of leading a gameplay development team• Implementing gameplay features from inception to delivery• Working in all phases of game development, from design to planning and creating roadmaps, implementation, and bug-fixing• Knowledgeable in debugging• Has knowledge and experience driving an agile methodology within a team• Able to show that you have worked closely with design teams on the requirements and designing gameplay systems• Proven development experience with real-time networked multiplayer games• Proficient knowledge of Unreal Engine 5 development experience on PC and/or consoles• Excellent communication skills and fluent or business level English - written and spokenPersonal• Approachable demeanor that encourages team members to reach out for help• Ability to define, maintain and execute your own tasks to meet company goals• Confident in taking initiative, being innovative and performing consistently• Being self-motivated with a high standard of delivering top quality results• Thrive in an informal, creative environment of highly motivated people• Strong interpersonal skills and a sense of humour• Having a knack for thinking ahead to ensure continuous workplace improvement