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Lead Game Client Programmer

Based in the heart of Leamington Spa, Pixel Toys have spent over a decade pushing the capabilities of mobile gaming. We have developed multiple award-winning titles, including: Warhammer 40,000: Freeblade and Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Realm War. We’re now excited to be exclusively working on a new game, unlike ANYTHING we’ve done previously!

As a forward thinking and innovative studio we are always looking for new technologies and techniques to develop and use in our games and make them even more engaging experiences for our customers.

We are excited to continue to grow our team and are always on the lookout for highly talented and motivated individuals, who are passionate about gaming and excited to join us on our ambitious journey!

The Role:

We are on the hunt for a Lead Programmer to join our team and contribute to the development of key systems in the client codebase of our exciting and ambitious game. As a Game Client Programmer, you will work closely with various teams to create new features and enhance existing ones and be responsible for leading a team of talented game programmers in order to deliver one of the most entertaining, performant and best looking mobile games on the market.

This is an exciting time to be a part of a dynamic project, where you will play a vital role in shaping the Meta-Game of our latest title. You will be responsible for leading the team in designing and implementing the systems, mechanics and loops that players will engage with to progress through the game.

Join us and unleash your creativity, as we embark on this thrilling journey to create the ultimate gaming experience!

About you:

As an accomplished creative problem solver you will bring a wealth of experience in game development to your team, as well as a deep understanding of the Agile development lifecycle. With skills in C# and Unity as well as substantial knowledge in coding processes, standards and methodologies, you will be confident in setting and managing expectations throughout the project.

Line management experience is essential , as in an ability to mentor others and effectively set goals and expectations.

While certainly not essential, any experience working on Mobile titles or with the Unity Editor would also be advantageous.

What can Pixel Toys offer?

At Pixel Toys we are proud of the progressive, inclusive, and collaborative working environment we have created; a place where everyone has the opportunity to be themselves and is welcomed and valued for who they are and what they contribute. We have some fantastic benefits we offer our employees… Here are just some of them:

• Competitive salary, reviewed annually
• 25 days annual leave, excluding bank holidays
• Discretionary Bonus Scheme
• Up to 3 additional long service days (duvet days!)
• Private Medical Insurance (including optical and dental)
• Company Pension scheme
• Death in Service benefit
• Regular socials including epic summer and Christmas parties!
• Staff training and development
• Quarterly Wellness days (On-site massages and more)
• Flexi-time working hours

Here at Pixel Toys we strive to provide an inclusive environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work and join in driving our joint success. Recruitment selection is based on skills, experience and a good Pixel Toys mission and values fit.