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Senior Tools Programmer - New
Company unspecified (job is advertised through an agency)Midlands
£28K- £45K DOE
Making games since the early 1980s, this ever-expanding company is truly pushing the boundaries of what it means to develop games in the modern era. They’ve released numerous games on PS2, Xbox and GameCube and one on PSP (plus many PS1 games!) but also now develop for the next generation of consoles; PS3, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, as well as for PC.
Big things are happening at this company, everyone is heading in the right direction and the end product is again and again, outstandingly well made.
All employees receive an excellent benefits package, including pension, health insurance and a loyalty bonus.
Required:
- 2+ years experience in the creation and delivery of leading edge game technology.
- Proficient in C++, object-oriented design, and solid coding practices.
- 3D programming experience with an understanding of 3D mathematics.
- Windows application programming experience.
- Ability to work in a team environment based on collaborative design and structured code architecture.
- A positive attitude and the ability to take direction and receive criticism.
- Good communication skills, both written and oral.
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field. Equivalent work experience will also be considered.
Pluses:
- Maya plug-in experience/MEL scripting.
- Game industry experience with published titles.
- Experience developing on XBox360 and PS3.
- General console programming experience.
- Enthusiastic gamer.
Required:
- 2+ years experience in the creation and delivery of leading edge game technology.
- Proficient in C++, object-oriented design, and solid coding practices.
- 3D programming experience with an understanding of 3D mathematics.
- Windows application programming experience.
- Ability to work in a team environment based on collaborative design and structured code architecture.
- A positive attitude and the ability to take direction and receive criticism.
- Good communication skills, both written and oral.
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field. Equivalent work experience will also be considered.
Pluses:
- Maya plug-in experience/MEL scripting.
- Game industry experience with published titles.
- Experience developing on XBox360 and PS3.
- General console programming experience.
- Enthusiastic gamer.


