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Programmer

Orthrus Studios is currently delivering an exciting title for an established Publisher on multiple platforms.

We are in the business of creating great content and making a difference to our exciting I.P., Distant Kingdoms, due for release in 2020. We need a Programmer who has a keen interest in Gameplay programming, experience in Unity C#, UI Frameworks and is willing to push the boundaries of their knowledge.

All this within a vibrant and friendly environment where you and the team can grow, learn and deliver high quality games. As a key team member you will be recognised for your skill and effort, within a culture of recognition, meaning that coming to work is more than just earning money but actually a pleasure.

If you have development experience, and are a coder who has worked on projects in the last 12 months, then we want to hear from you.

Come and be part of a successful and growing games company in the heart of Dundee.

Good luck!

The Orthrus Studios Team

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Extensive C# experience
• Experience with making and delivering games in Unity
• Knowledge of Unity UI Frameworks

Desirable

• 2+ years in the Industry
• Launched at least 1 title on PC
• Experience with Textmesh Pro
• System Optimisation experience
• Systems Architecture experience
• Experience with ECS design pattern
• C++ Experience

Skills and Abilities

• Is focused on delivery and is flexible and adaptable.
• Comfortable working with a mature codebase.
• Can escalate and prioritise with a sense of urgency and work to tight deadlines.
• Comfortable working within a diverse multidisciplinary team.
  
• Has a natural desire to learn new software and pick up quickly, how to use it.
• Can Identify, locate and interpret complex information.
• Has excellent communication skills.
• Has creative problem-solving skills.

Job Specification

Duties and Tasks

• Work with the Design department to ensure implement and iterate upon the design of the game
• Optimise and expand existing gameplay systems
• Implement gameplay systems alongside the rest of the programming team
• Bug Fixing
• Contributing to the overall vision of the project.

About Orthrus

Orthrus Studios is a small development studio situated in the heart of Dundee, filled with talented developers from all walks of life.

We pride ourselves on encouraging a healthy work life balance, provide comprehensive health and dental insurance as well as a range of other benefits. Weekly lunch delivery credit and discounts at the fantastic local coffee shop, round out a comfortable and professional atmosphere in the studio.

Programmer Application Pack

• Cover Letter
• CV
• One-page research piece

One Page Research Piece.

As part of the application pack, we would like to see how you approach your work.

In no more than 500 words (1 page), please answer the following

1. In a City Builder or Strategy game, what would you consider to be the greatest programming challenges,

2. Why is that?

3. How would you overcome what you’ve described?