Careers

Senior Software Developer (Network)

As a Software Developer you will work with other programmers, artists, designers, production staff, and other team members involved in the development of a game project. We encourage Software Developers to become experts in areas that interest them, however, prefer to allow the ability to work across the project rather than become specialists locked into a specific role.

We are currently excited to be expanding the Elements Engine team to support game projects built using this engine.

Responsibilities

Create technical design for, and implement, features of the Elements Engine focusing on networking functionality.
Support the Lead Software Developer in maintaining standards within a project to ensure that the project continues to be maintainable.
Work with team members from other disciplines to define and implement features.
Mentor more junior members of the team to support their development.
Continue to expand knowledge across all areas of the development to support the current project and propose ideas for future projects.

Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

At least 6 years’ experience as a Software Developer/Engineer in the Games Industry.
Experience working within a large codebase, working independently and collaborating with a larger team.
Technical expertise in network programming for games – you will be experienced in implementing the synchronisation and optimisation of real time game data.

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 Senior Software Developer/Engineer in the Games Industry.
Experience writing memory and processor efficient code for current hardware architectures.
Experience of Microsoft Azure Playfab.

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. 