VFX Graphics Programmer recruitment

Very much a frontline role. Good communication and people skills are essential. No one day will be the same and you will gain exposure to the majority of the game’s technologies in a very short space of time.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal role in my clients next major releases.

Job Description Requirements

• Excellent C# and .NET skills, employed on at least one released product.

• Excellent C/C++ skills, employed on at least one released product.

• A working knowledge of the Perforce source control solution: in the capacity of both user and server administrator.

• Experience with the design, implementation and support of game authoring tools and pipelines.

• Excellent general software design skills, knowledge of algorithms and data structures, software architectures and development methods.

• Excellent debugging skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• A flexible and proactive attitude to work and an approachable demeanour.

• A passion for games and technology.

Additionally, the following attributes would be beneficial:

• A good working knowledge of Maya: both as a user and software extension developer (through MEL script and plugin technologies)

• Experience with the administration and maintenance of build servers (Windows and Linux)

• A working knowledge of Cruise Control .NET

• A familiarity with automated testing processes; particularly as employed within a commercial video game development environment.

• Experience with Python and/or Lua scripting.

• A familiarity with the PlayStation® 3 and PlayStation® Portable development environment and tool suite.

• A familiarity with the Hansoft project management solution and Agile development methods.

• Applications backed with a personal project that can be presented at interview, would be looked upon favourably.