AAA studio, based in central UK, is currently looking for a highly motivated Senior Graphics Programmer to work as part of its core technology team

Skill and experience required:

· 5+ years GI experience

· 2+ years experience in senior graphics programming role for PC

· DirectX11, Xbox 360 and/or PS3

· First class or 2:1 degree in CS preferred but not essential

· Experience of working on large-scale projects with a cross-platform engine would be preferred

· Strong C/C++

· Strong maths skills

· Writing shaders

· Using shader debugging tools

· Ability to write clear and maintainable code

Responsibilities:

· Implementing new graphics techniques

· Adding support for next generation platforms

· Profiling and optimising existing graphics code

· Working with other team members to add new rendering features to all current platforms

· Assisting with planning and scheduling of rendering tasks

· Mentoring junior team members

Weoffer:

· Competitive salary plus benefits and the opportunity to work for oneof Europes leading and largest independent studios in a fabulous city

To apply send your CVto jane@big-planet.biz quoting job number H1003

Gameplay Programmer with a penchant for RPG’s requiredby respected eastern European studio. 

Responsibilities:

·  Prototyping and coding gameplay features

·  Taking part in the design process of the gameplay

·  Creating base gameplay system and tools for the gameplay designers to extend

·  Ensuring that game scripts are well designed, and are optimal in terms of CPU and memory consumption

Required skills & experience:

·  Strong C++

·  Familiarity with the Visual Studio environment

·  Knowledge of game engine architecture

·  Experience in creating gameplay mechanisms

·  Good English

· Experience with RPGs very welcome

Requirement for Senior Level:

·  5+ years GI experience

·  AAA games titles experience (at least one published title)

·  Vast experience in creating Gameplay features for AAA game titles

We offer:

·  Modern studio, cutting-edge technologies

·  Competitive salary plus bonuses and benefits

·  An exciting chance to work on one of the most acclaimed role-playing games.

·  Full relocation package offered

To apply please send your CV to jane@big-planet.biz quoting job numberK1002

Our client are looking for a talented and hard working senior programmer to become part of and to help manage an engineering team working onworld leading software titles.

The lead role will require the leading of the engineering team and working with production and the other disciplines to achieve the products vision. It will also require hands on implementation of code on the title.

Main function:

•  Making a key contribution to:

•  Technical design

•  Module implementation

•  Estimation and planning

•  Mentoring and managing individuals or a team

Working with the other discipline leads and production team to deliver a successful product

Essential Skills

•  Strong C++

•  Object-oriented design

•  Good communicator

•  Team player

•  Man management

Desirable Skills:

•  Flexibility (programming teams are generally small so the candidates will likely be askedto work on a variety of different areas during a typical project)

•  Extended experience in one or more areas, in particular:

o  AI / Game-play

o  Networking

o  User interface

Person specification:

The successful candidate will combine strong technical skills withexperience in managing engineering teams.

University degree or similar qualification.

CVs to ash@big-planet.biz

Working for a fantastic International games studio to make multi-platform games, you will design and implement architecture for mobile games and other platforms.   Eastern Europe.

Responsibilities:

·  Designing and implementing code architecture

·  Meeting deadlines and producing high quality code

·  Mentoring other team members

·  Rapidly prototype game ideas, but also write production ready code

· 

Requirements:

·  3+ years with Unity and C#

·  2+ years in a senior or lead programming role

·  Passionate about games

·  Mobile games expert (iOS, Android and Windows Phone 8) preferably having published one or more titles in IOS, Android or Steam

·  Unity 2D/3D, C++, C#

·  CS Degree or similar

·  Experience in networked multiplayer games: Photon or uLink is a plus

·  2D and 3D game development

·  Experience with build pipelines (Jenkins/Hudson)

·  Fluent in English

Weoffer you:

·  Relaxed studio atmosphere and cutting-edge technologies

·  A chance to work in an international environment in abooming industry

·  A competitive salary and project based bonuses, private healthcare and other benefits

·  Full relocation package

To apply please send your CV to jane@big-planet.biz quoting job number K1001

One of Europe’s top independent Video Game Developers requires an experienced Network Programmer

Required:

• 2+ years’ experience in games industry
  
• Strong C/C++ skills
  
• Knowledge of Playstation Network, Xbox LIVE and/or Steamworks APIs for matchmaking, stats and leader boards for online multiplayer games
  
• First class or 2:1 degree in CS, Maths, Physics or other science-related subject preferred
  
• Knowledge of network configuration (e.g. firewalls and routing tables) an advantage
  
• A passion for games
  

Responsibilities:

• Write and develop network code for next generation consoles and iOS / Android (mobile)
  
• Integrate with APIs such as Playstation Network,Xbox LIVE and Steamworks
  
• Maintain existing code for multiplayer and online functionality
  
• General multiplayer game programming and testing
  
• General engine programming
  

We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits
  
• Opportunity to work on great, top selling games for some of the top franchises and publishers in the world
  

To apply send your CV to jane@big-planet.biz quoting job number H1002

Stellar C++ Programmer required by dynamic Midlands (UK) studio.  An opportunity to join a forward thinking and successful team in the hub of the UKs games  industry

Required:

· 2+ years development experience

· Ability to design, architect, test and implement game features

· Excellent C++

· Xcode skills

· Able to get up to speed with  existing code

· Good team worker and ability to support others if required

We offer:

· Good salary and benefits

· A dynamic studio filled with games lovers

· Opportunity to have a key part in building great games that people love

Toapply please send your CV to jane@big-planet.bizquoting job number E105

Junior Engine Programmer required for market leading AAA games studio situated in a highly desirable area of South Manchester (UK)

Required:

• Degree in Computer Science, Maths or Physics or similar
• Good C++ sills and object oriented programming techniques
• A positive can do attitude
• A good understanding of machine architecture
• Strong 3D maths skills
• Strong debugging skills
• The ability to analyse and optimise algorithms
• Console, DirectX 11 or OpenGL development experience a bonus

We offer:

• Opportunity to work within a highly successful and creative team
• Working on cutting edge rendering techniques supporting the development of multiple AAA titles across a wide range of platforms from mobile to next-gen
• Competitive salary plus benefits

Experienced and creative Server Programmer required to work with custom websites and MMO applications for award winning racing game developer (North East UK).  

Essential skills:

 Excellent knowledge of Python

 Experience in building scalable systems

 Able to use own initiative, work methodically and meet deadlines

 Agile development

Preferred skills:

 Event-driven and asynchronous programming- frameworks such as Twisted, Tornado, and Gevent

 Multi-threaded web frameworks e.g.CherryPy

 MongoDB / other NoSQL

 JavaScript - including frameworks such as Ember

 Server development experience on Linux, FreeBSD, or other Unix-like systems

 Couchbase, Memcached or Redis

 MySQL / other SQL

 Haproxy /nginx

 C++ programming experience

 Development experience with messaging systems such as ZeroMQ

Toapply please send your CV to jane@big-planet.biz quoting job number I1000

A competent and experienced Senior Gameplay Programmer wanted for one of Europe’s biggest and best Independent games studios based in popular UK city.

Werequire:

·  3+ years C++ experience in games industry

·  Experience of completing a PS3 and/orXbox 360 title with examples

·  Good knowledge of console, general games and/or multiplayer development in a professional games development environment

·  Ability to quickly familiarise yourself to work with a large existing codebase

·  Ability to prototype as well asproducing final code

·  Strong debugging, profiling andoptimising, system design and 3D maths skills

·  Good use of common development toolssuch as Visual Studio and Perforce/other version control systems

·  1st class or 2:1 degree in CS or related subject preferred

·  Passion for games

·  Good English (written and technical)

We offer:

·  Competitive salary plus benefits

·  Rare opportunity to become platform lead for either the Xbox One or PS4 Working on great games for Europe’s largest independent game developers

·  State of the art cross-platform engineand toolset

·  Potential to become platform lead

To apply for this position please send your CV to jane@big-planet.biz quoting job numberH1001

One of the worlds leadinggames studios, based in a highly desirable area of Manchester, UK requires aTools Programmer to join their award winning company.

Skills Required:

·  Good CS degree or similar

·  Strong C++ programming skills and object orientated programming

·  Direct X, OpenGL or similar graphics API

·  UI writing experience

·  Good communicator and team worker (e.g. with artists anddesigners etc)

Bonus Skills:

·  2D/3D Plugin writing experience (Autodesk, Maya and AdobePhotoshop)

·  CG Rendering maths and animation maths experience

· Abilityto analyse algorithms

We offer:

·  Opportunity to work in one of the worlds most successful gamescompanies

·  AAA titles/cross platform

·  Competitive salary with excellent benefits and bonuses

If youwould like to apply please send your CV to jane@big-planet.biz quoting job ref: F101

Young and dynamic games studio based in a beautiful area of central Europe. 

Skills required:

• Solid programming skills in C++
  
• Server and/or gameplay experience
  
• Broad tech knowledge
  
• STL and boost library experience
  
• Multithreading experience
  
• Java, C# or other languages a plus
  
• Tool development experience
  
• Fluent in English
  

Young and forward thinking game studio based in Germany looking for Senior Backend Developer C++.

Must have:

• Excellent C++ skills (6+ years)
  
• Experience of database development (privacy, practices and laws)
  
• AT least one shipped MMO game in a senior backend role
  
• Admin knowledge (POSIX shell etc.)
  
• Extensive knowledge of other languages (Java, C# or Python)
  
• Server administration knowledge (POSIX, shell etc.)
  
• English speaker (business and technical)
  
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  

We are currently recruiting for multiple roles in 3 different European locations for our clients AAA, browser and mobile titles.

Required:

· Solid programming skills in C++

· Good knowledge of at least one major rendering API (DirectX, OpenGL)

· Experience with Java, C# or other programming languages is a plus

· Good English skills (written and oral)

· EU authorized work permit

·  Degree in Computer Science, Computer Game Development, Computer Engineering, Engineering Sciences or related/comparable qualification

· Experience in the games industry

· A passion for gaming

What we offer:

· Competitive salary with benefits

· The opportunity to work within a highly successful and creative team working on cutting edge rendering techniques

· Development of AAA titles

To apply for this position please send your CV to jane@big-planet.biz quoting job ref: B1019

Our client is a young, dynamic mobile games studio based inthe heart of vibrant Berlin. We seek a proven Java Architect to work alongsideour team of programming experts.

What we expect

· 5 years + programming experience

· Java and Unix expert knowledge

· Experience tuning high-traffic platforms

· Experience with the  JEE, JSF 2, OpenMQ, PostgreSQL area plus

· You are an analytical thinker, pragmatic, andgoal-oriented

· Scrum and Agile knowledge

· Can do attitude

What we offer

· Demanding job for high achievers

· Cool office environment with creative thinkers

· Creating great games

· Flexible work hours

· Good pay, full relocation package and corporatebenefits

CVs to nicolas.allen@big-planet.biz quoting ref B1018

World leading games portal based in Germany are seeking an experienced Senior Java Developer to work flexible hours in a first class gaming environment. 

Requirements:

·  Degree in computer sciences or similar (ideally with major in software development)

·  5+ years experience  OO programming

·  Good experience in  Java especially EJB 3.1, JMS, JPA2, JAX-RSand JUnit, and also general knowledge of Java 6/7 and JEE 6

·  Experienced with plain JEE6 programming (without usage of any Framework such as Spring, Seam etc.) as well as with Enterprise Patterns

·  Master an IDE, for example Eclipse, Netbeans or IntelliJ and tools such as Maven, Subversion or Hudson/Jenkins

·  Experience with popular JEE containers (e.g.Glassfish 3 +) and model-driven development (MDA, MDSD)

·  Profound knowledge about web technologies like JSF preferred 

·  Experience in distributed programming and established skills in the relevant preferred

·  Ability to work quickly and independently with new technologies 

If you would like to apply for this position please send your CV to jane@big-planet.biz quoting B1017

Fantastic opportunity for an experienced Game Developer working for a world leading, German based, games company.  A traffic platform with more than 125 million monthly visitors that requires performance-oriented and well-structured programming.

Skills required:

· Object-oriented programming
· Good experience in JavaScript, HTML, CSS3 and/or Java
· Proficient with jQuery and Canvas
· Management experience
· Communication skills
· Experience in gamedevelopment with HTML5
· Excellent understanding of mobile web development
· Experience with agile software development (ideally scrum)
· A good eye for design and a working understanding ofhigh usability
· Ability to work both independently and as a part of ateam

Duties:
· Development of casual games with HTML5
· Further development of existing games website
· Development of new features
· Creation of the mobile website
· Coach and mentor other HTML5 Developer
· Code reviews and expert valuation of work results
· Aid in team expansion 

Offered:
· A first-class, innovative product that incorporates diverse areas: games, online tournaments and community features
· The opportunity to work independently and interesting possibilities for your personal development
· A versatile, performance-oriented, friendly and international team that guarantees fun on the job
· Flexible working hours

To apply now please send your CV to  jane@big-planet.biz  quoting ref:  B1016

Fantastic opportunity for an Associate or Senior UI Game Developer, Scaleform.  World leading German games portal.  

Skills Required:  

• Affinity for games
• Professionally proficient English
• Experienced software engineer with the ability to work on new tasks yourself
• Able to extend existing systems and provide suitable experience
• Experience in professional development with Scaleform
• Extensive working knowledge of AS 2.0 & AS 3.0
• Experience with at least one 3D engine e.g: CryEngine, Unreal or Nebula
• Team player who enjoys interdepartmental working on mutual goals

Duties Include:

• Work on a browser based, high quality, MMO game with state of the art 3D graphics
• Close work with UI / UX graphic designers in order to; bring their vision of UI to the game
• Creation and build of UI elements of the game (including optimization)
• High quality bug free work within tight deadlines

To Apply now, send CV to:  alex@big-planet.biz  Quoting  - A1017

Perfect opportunity for a Senior Mobile Game Developer in Germany.  World leading games portal.  

Skills Required:  

• Professionally proficient English
• Affinity for casual, social & mobile games
• 4+ years successful experience in application / game development (3+ for associate)
• Excellent working knowledge of mobile: concepts, challenges, technology and best practice
• Experience of development throughout whole product lifecycle: design to store release & support
• OOD & Programming skills such as: C++, C#, Objective-C & Java
• iOS & Android: APIs & Frameworks
• Experience with mobile game engines, including: Unity & OpenGL
• Can work as part of a large time with excellent interpersonal skill & ability

Preferred Skills:

• Worked with computer graphics & 3D
• ActionScript & Adobe AIR

Duties Include:

• Assist in development of project & technical documentation (e.g: development standards, test plans & design)
• Provision of accurate technical estimates for project scheduling & budgeting
• Development of new games & applications
• Translation of design documentation into detailed technical designs including technical detailing with key members of staff
• Maintenance of high quality development which can also be easily reviewed by: testers, team & other stakeholders

To Apply now, send CV to:  alex@big-planet.biz  Quoting  - A1016

Established, creative independent games development company.  Friendly and positive work environment with scope for professional development.

Skills Required:

• Professional proficiency English
• Broad knowledge of C# & Java
• Linux & Windows Experience
• Experience using common scripting languages (Python, PHP, PowerShell, Bash etc.)
• Work experience with at least one major CI system  (Jenkins, Bamboo, TeamCity etc.)
• Web technology stacks (JavaScript, HTML5, HTTP, SQL etc.)
• Experience of at least one major version control system.  (e.g: SVN, Git, Perforce etc.)

Ideal Skills:

• Affinity for video games
• C++ programming
• Broad technical knowledge:  hardware & other programming languages
• OS X
• Configuration Management Tools:  Puppet, Chef etc.  
• Perforce
• Team city
• Visual Studio 2012 or above
• Cloud Platforms

Duties Include:

• Execute automated test systems
• Implement web based tools e.g. Internal Community Support Tool
• Generate and implement deployment processes
• Administer & extend the CI system (TeamCity)
• Assist ongoing development of tools & technology

Exciting opportunity for a Game Tools Developer.  World Leading Games Portal in Germany.  

Skills Required:

• Affinity for games
• Professional proficiency English
• 3+ years in professional development
• Fluent in C# with practical experience in C++, Python an advantage
• Working knowledge of at least one 3D engine, for example: Unreal, CryEngine or Nebula
• Writing and maintenance of scripts & plugins for 3D creation tools: preferably Maya (other:  Max, Blender)
• Experienced in writing UI tools (Ideally C# / WPF, further experience with C++ / Qt, an advantage)
• Experienced software engineer, capable of working autonomously on fresh tasks
• Extending existing systems through the provision of relevant work experience
• A team player who enjoys inter departmental working on shared goals

Duties Include:

• Assistance in the analysis & optimization of the automated build process
• Collaborate with artists in order to improve existing and create new content pipeline tools
• Working on a high quality MMO browser based game with state of the art 3D graphics
• Development, maintenance & refactoring of; the content creation workflow in a large MMO project

Dynamic opportunity: world leading, cross platform games company, based in Germany.  

Skills Required:

• 3+ Years as a software programmer
• Outstanding knowledge of JavaScript & HTML5 or AS3
• Experience of:  JEE6, Open GL (ES), 3D Modelling, Direct X preferred
• Familiarity with agile project management

Duties Include:

• Optimizing software development
• Participation in concept design and code review
• Architecture Planning: work closely with CTO & co-ordinate with platform architects
• Team coaching:  technical management of game development team - Flash & HTML5 developers

Apply now:  alex@big-planet.biz   quoting  - B1015

Phenomenal opportunity at world leading games portal in Germany.  Integral engineer in multidisciplinary games team building & maintaining high value game productions.  

Skills Required:

• Affinity for Games
• English, full professional working proficiency
• Degree in: Computer; Science, Game Development, Engineering; Engineering Sciences or other relevant
• Successfully worked on one or more games
• Experienced software engineer with relevant game & technical experience
• Profound knowledge of PHP as a language & its specialities (At least 2 years work experience)
• Databases e.g. MySQL
• Thorough code testing using Unit Tests & Mock Objects (PHPUnit)
• OOP developer including practical system experience
• Work experience of Frameworks e.g. Symfony or Zend & following common design patterns such as MVC in day to day work
• Work experience in code versioning (SVN / GIT)
• Work experience with other languages an advantage
• Enjoy working effectively in a team

Duties Include:

• Backend development for a high quality browser based MMO game
• Game creation & maintenance including; structure, logic persistency
• Development of pipelines, processes & architectures
• Deliver various new features in relation to the game design document
• Prioritizing, multi-tasking and performing in a deadline oriented environment
• Addressing larger goals or tasks by planning and developing solutions; specifying & communicating tasks

To apply please send your CV to: alex@big-planet.biz quoting  - A1014

Awesome opportunity for a Lead Mobile Game Developer.  World leading games portal based in Germany.  High quality mobile games & applications development. 

Skills Required:

• Affinity for casual, social & mobile games
• Professionally proficient English
• Excellent understanding of mobile technology: concepts, challenges & best practice
• 2 or more years successfully proven application / game development, including experience in: developing games / applications through entire lifecycle from design to to app store release & support
• Programming skills such as Objective-C, C++ & Java; experienced in OOD
• Working knowledge of iOS & Android APIs & frameworks
• Experience with OpenGL, Unity & other mobile game engines
• Experience with Action script & Adobe Air
• Excellent interpersonal working ability including as part of a large team
• CG & 3D experience is preferred

Duties Include:

• Development of new applications & games
• Participation in the creation of project & technical documents including: technical design, mobile testing plans & development standards
• Conversion of high level design documentation to detailed technical designs; lead technical walk throughs with key staff members
• Provision of accurate technical estimates to organise project schedules & budgets
• Quality maintenance throughout development; also enabling ease of quality review for teams, testers & stake holders

To apply please send your CV to: alex@big-planet.biz quoting  - A1013

Skills Required:

• Professional Proficiency English
• Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Game Development, Engineering Sciences or related
• Good working knowledge of ActionScript 3
• Software Engineer with profound knowledge & relevant job experience
• Current knowledge of frameworks, libraries & tools e.g. TweenMax, ASC2.0, Robotlegs
• Solid programming skills with exceptional cutting edge ability in system design, architecture & best practice

Preferred Skills:

• Stage 3D
• Adobe Scout or other profiling knowledge
• Script language experience (Javascript, Lua, or Python)
• Experience in implementing MVC architectures (e.g. PureMVC) 

Duties Include:

• Working on the front end of a high quality browser based MMO game
• Define & design software requirements and specifications from game design documentation; implementing these accordingly
• Creating and maintaining the games presentation: animation, UI and overall look
• Build & extend the game, shaping its future
• Prioritizing, multitasking and performing in a deadline oriented environment
• Addressing larger goals or tasks by planning and developing engineering solutions; specify and communicate these tasks

To apply please send your CV to: alex@big-planet.biz quoting  - A1011

Key opportunity at world leading games portal for a Frontend Developer.

Skills Required:

• A passion for: efficient, reusable & performant frontends
• Appreciative of stable and documented systems, having the same quality standards for your own code
• Web technology expert (HTML, CSS, JS)
• Good knowledge of HTML5 & CSS3; specifically including the use of semantic tags of HTML5
• Working knowledge of architecture patterns such as: MVC, MVVM or MVP
• Ideally knowledge in AngularJS, PHP5, ZendFramework & REST
• Agile outlook and methodology
• Knowledge of methods and tools for ensuring quality frontend software development e.g.: QUnit, JSLint etc.  
• Able to think outside the box yet work within existing boundaries
• Abillity to decide independently, for / against third party solutions

Duties Include:

• HTML(5), JS & CSS(3) amongst other technologies
• Working in a team directly with backend developers whilst maintaining a close relationship to the graphic designers
• Your daily work is in use by several internal teams

To apply please send your CV to: alex@big-planet.biz quoting  - A1010

World leading games portal seeks Senior Game Developer.  Amazing opportunity with scope for personal development.

Skills Required:

• Affinity for games
  
• Professionally proficient English
• Degree in computer science or extensive practical experience
• Broad experience with OOD & C # (or comparable programming language)
• Working experience with 3D engine middleware e.g. Unity, CryEngine, Unreal (ideally Unity as a deeper technical knowledge of Unity is preferred)
• High level knowledge of mobile technology: concepts, best practice & challenges
• Successfully involved with at least one shipped mobile game
• Scoping and break down of requirements into actionable tasks
• Team player who appreciates joint working with other departments to achieve shared goals

Duties Include:

• On board during pre-production, you will actively shape the product
• Creation and maintenance of the games: structure, persistency, communication and logic
• Ensuring frontend: performance, scalability & stability

To apply please send your CV to: alex@big-planet.biz quoting  - A1009

Supreme opportunity within a world leading games portal.  Development of live, core action MMO.  

Skills Required:  

• Strong affinity for gaming
• At least three years in a Senior / Lead Development role
• Rock solid leadership skills
• Exceptional programming skills
• Applied experience of design and normalization with DB(M)S
• Best practice knowledge and experience in system architecture & design
• 5+ years extensive professional working knowledge of Java with a deep understanding of SDK (Java6+)
• Good knowledge of  MMO: client, server, database, external module infrastructure
• Have successfully delivered exemplary online game projects
• Dynamic within a demanding live-game development environment

Desired Skills:

• Professional level technical English
• Agile game development experience
• PHP development and Flash

Duties Include:  

• Ownership of technical documentation and quality of team output
• Accountable for maintenance and enhancement of game systems
• Support, mentor and train developers, enhancing their skills and capability
• Responsible for a close knit team: Java, Flash & PHP; covering front & back end development of live, core action MMO
• Work with key stakeholders in mapping and strategy of the games technical development

Lovely opportunity for a Unity Tools Programme at a world leading games portal.  Working on a brand new cross platform mobile game.  

Skills Required:  

• Professional Proficiency English
  
• Professional experience of one or more 3D engines e.g.  Unity 3D, CryEngine or Unreal (ideally Unity 3D)
• Ideally also, 3D development tools such as Maya
• Can scope and break down requirements into actionable tasks
• Experience of set up and maintenance of continuous integration systems for developing games
• Experience in creating automated software tests
• Team player who appreciates interdepartmental working on shared goals

Duties Include:

• Working as a tools programmer for a brand new cross platform mobile game
• Shaping and maintenance of workflow on behalf of art and game design experts
• Creation and build of pipelines for all game aspects, optimizing outcome
• Responsibility for automated testing environments & continuous integration / deployment

To apply please send your CV to alex@big-planet.biz quoting  - A1006

Phenomenal opportunity within a leading independent games company for a Flash Programmer.  Creative, friendly environment which also encourages personal development and growing responsibility.  

Skills Required:

• Affinity for video games
• Professional Standard of English
• Game play programming from professional or hobby projects
• Desire for ongoing personal professional development
• Broad skills in Object Oriented Programming
• Working knowledge of Actionscript 3.0 & Adobe Flash
• Broad understanding of web technology:  PHP, MySQL, HTML, JavaScript etc.

Duties Include:

• Working on your own task estimations
• Implementation of features into online games projects using Flash & / or ActionScript 3.0

Extraordinary opportunity for a Senior Mobile Developer, Unity at world leading games portal.  

Skills Required:

• Professional level English
• Affinity for games
• One or more shipped mobile games
• Good working knowledge of Unity, deeper technical knowledge a plus
• Working experience of 3D engine midlleware eg: Unreal, Unity, CryEngine
• Comprehensive experience with OOD & programming languages like C#
• Proficiency in mobile technology, concepts, best practice
• Able to scope and convert requirements to actionable tasks
• Team player who appreciates interdepartmental working & shared goals

Duties Include:  

• Contribute to pre-production and actively shaping the product
• Work on frontend/engine of totally new tablet / mobile strategy game
• Working closely with game design, art and UI experts
• Development of: pipelines & processes, prototypes and design architectures

Wonderful opportunity for a Senior Prototype Developer.  World leading social games company producing cross platform games.  

Skills Required:

• Full cycle game development experience
  
• Three or more years experience in gameplay programming and prototyping
  
• Familiar with game engines and prototyping tools
  
• Familiar with 2D/3D graphics and physics programming
  
• Adept with C++, C#, OOP, Java
  
• Scrum experience an advantage
  
• Excellent team, communication and organizational skills
• Keen to learn & utilise skills in a positively demanding environment

Excellent, progressive opportunity for a Senior Online Programmer.  A leading independent games studio, centred on free to play AAA games, across platforms.  

Skills Required:

• Affinity for video games
  
• Professional standard of written and spoken English
  
• Willingness to take on higher responsibilities and progress
  
• Strong C++ programming skills
  
• Clear understanding of web technology, e.g. security, network connections, load balancing etc.
  
• Working knowledge of design patterns and software architecture
  
• Working knowledge of client technology; C++, JavaScript, ActionScript3, HTML(5), Flash
  
• Excellent working knowledge of server technology; C++, MySQL, php, Apache, Linus
  
• Able to identify risks, priorities and dependencies in a project

Wonderful opportunity for a Senior / Lead Programmer.  Established, creative independent games development company.  Friendly and positive work environment with a variety of challenging and interesting projects.

Skills Required:  

• Professionally Proficient English (written and spoken)
• Affinity for Video Games
• Good communicator and proactive problem solver
• Experience of leading a programming team
• Ability to oversee projects as well as identify risk, dependencies and priorities
• Knowledge of design patterns & software architecture
• Strong C++ programming skills (experience with C# / Java an advantage)
• Working knowledge of server technology e.g. Linux, C++, Apache, security, load balancing etc. 
• Working knowledge of client technology e.g. C++, JavaScript, HTML(5), ActionScript3, Flash etc.
• Preferred:  Experience in game play programming, database management systems and tools development  

Duties Include:  

• Guide Junior Programmers (project dependent)
• Link with other departments and projects
• Work with Game Producer on the programming team’s deliverables and schedules
• Give tasks to team members, tracking their completion
• Work on code architecture, risk management and task estimations
• Contribute to continual development of tools and technology

Excellent opportunity for a Mobile Platform Programmer.  Established, creative independent games development company.  Friendly and positive work environment with a variety of challenging and interesting projects.  

Skills Required:  

• Affinity for video games
• Professional standard of English
• Strong programming skills in C++
• Experience with C#, Java or other languages is advantageous
• Wide technical knowledge (e.g. other programming languages and hardware)
• Working understanding of software architecture and design patterns
• In depth knowledge of one or more major mobile platforms (Android, iOS or other)
• Wish for progression and taking on higher responsibilities

Duties Include:  

• Guide Junior Programmers (dependant on project)
• Contributing to ongoing development of internal tools and technology
• Implementation of features in our current game projects
• Work on code architecture, task estimations and risk management

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Java Developer for the worlds largest games websites. Creative projects and a fun, fast paced environment. 

Skills Required:

• 5+ Years experience of intensive programming in an object-orientated language (programming & design)
• Degree in computer science or equivalent, ideally a major in software development
• Current good working knowledge of Java technologies: EJB3.1, JMS, JPA2, JAX-RS and JUnit; also general knowledge of Java 6/7 & JEE6
• Experience of plain JEE6 programming (without usage of framework such as Spring, Seam etc.) & Enterprise Patterns
• Master an IDE e.g. IntelliJ, Netbeans or Eclipse & tools like Subversion, Maven or Hudson/Jenkins
• Pre-existing experience in distributed programming & working skills in the relevant technologies
• Determine the right abstraction level of a software solution
• Experience of popular JEE containers (e.g. Glassfish 3+) and model-driven development (MDSD, MDA) is an advantage
• Profound knowledge of web technologies like JSF an advantage
• Able to work independently and quickly with new technologies

Duties Include:

• Developing tournament and game logic
• Implementing new and expanding existing - internationally competitive software
• Creating solutions for customer and money account management and loyalty programs
• Integration of gaming experience to Facebook and mobile application

Brilliant  opportunity for a Web Designer.  The company is a world leading games portal. Responsibility for concept, design and production of new websites.  Offers growing challenges & responsibilities.

Skills Required:

• Interest in current web trends and designs including; sense of typography, composition, proportion & colour
• Degree in graphic design or suitable vocational training in web design
• 2 or more years of professional work in graphic/web/media design or equivalent
• Profound experience with graphic programs such as: Pixelmator, Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketch
• Expert in usability and UX
• HTML5, CSS3, jQuery and JavaScript; further skills in HTML and CSS
• Working knowledge of web analysis tools and knowledge of Online Marketing/SEO preferred
• Work as part of a team and able to balance time and other pressures alongside creativity
• Innovative spirit who enjoys creating new ideas

Duties Include:

• Design of icons, banners and graphics
• CMS templates - create requirements and implement changes to them
• Developing cross-platform homepage
• Conceive, design and produce new websites (product pages, landing pages, interactive infographics)
• Performance optimization of landing pages and web speed

Wonderful opportunity for a Gameplay Programmer.  Established, creative independent games development company.  Friendly and positive work environment with a variety of challenging and interesting projects.  

Skills Required:  

• Professional standard of English
• Solution orientated with excellent communication skills
• Excellent programming skills in C++
• Java, C# or other languages an advantage
• Working knowledge of design patterns and software architecture
• Broad technical knowledge, affinity for video games & desire for professional progression

Duties Include:

• Code architecture, task estimations and risk management
• Implementation of features into current game projects
• Guiding junior programmers (depending on the project)
• Assist ongoing development of tools and technology

Reference: B1010

Outstanding opportunity for a Senior Database Engineer with a top global games website. Responsible for database infrastructure.  

Skills Required:  

• Professional standard of English
• Able to write good quality technical documentation
• Degree in: Computer Science, Technical Informatics or other relevant
• 5 or more years worth of relevant experience in the design and development of databases
• Profound knowledge of Linux (ideally CentOS) server administration
• Profound knowledge of relational databases including MySQL, VoltDB & PostgreSQL
• Knowledge of Soir and experience of using ETL tools an advantage
• Outstanding analytical skills and ability to work well in a team environment

Duties Include:  

• Maintain & support the database systems - part of an on- call team after having being familiarised with specific processes and technologies
• Performance analysis, monitoring and tuning of the Database
• Optimise and consolidate current database infrastructure
• Design of ETL processes for existing relational databases, extension of data models
• Appropriately drive cross-team solutions

To apply please send your CV to alex@big-planet.biz quoting B1010

A fantastic opportunity with a large, successful games company in Germany.  Assisting in the further development of responsive websites.

Skills Required:

• Professional standard of English
• Exceptional understanding of web development including
• 3+ Years experience of developing Frontend
• 3+ Years experience in CSS3, HTML5, JavaScript and / or Java
• Experience in development with JSF is preferred
• Agile software development, ideally using Scrum
• Proficiency in the concept of object-oriented programming
• Analytical with excellent communication skills
• Design aware with a working understanding of high usability

Duties Include:

• Generate prototyping concepts and application of graphic visions to websites
• Using HTML5 and JSF to develop responsive websites for games
• Build new platform features
• Technical design of the mobile website including dealing with performance issues
• Code review and evaluation of team member results

To apply please send your CV to alex@big-planet.biz quoting B1009

Amazing opportunity for a Senior Programmer in a word class independent games company. Major games titles across all formats.  

Skills required

• Proficient in C++ & Xcode
• Two or more years experience of professional development
• Able to quickly absorb pre-existing code
• Successful experience of object-oriented development
• Excellent team working including supporting others as required
• Ability to design, architect, test and implement game features

This is a fantastic opportunity within a leading mobile games studio in Germany making the very best 2D iOS and Android games.

Skills required

• Affinity with mobile interfaces and social games
• Very good knowledge of Illustrator and Photoshop
• Professional qualification or training in: design / digital media or similar
• Professional experience in mobile games as a Graphic Artist
• Three or more years professional experience as an on line games Graphic Artist (social, browser or F2P)
• Skilled in UI design, development and functionality
• Graphical concept for new game titles
• Work with the mobile team in the adaptation and creation of Android & iOS games
• Desired knowledge of:  Flash, motion design, animation skills, experience of leading and coaching team members

To apply please send your CV to alex@big-planet.biz quoting B1007

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Game Designer in one of Europe's most exciting cities. This company is a cutting edge leading games portal.  The role itself offers dynamic involvement in both the acquisition and development of Games.  

Skills Needed

• Professional standard of written and spoken English
  
•  Relevant Degree
  
• Good interpersonal  skills including; proactive, self confident,  self driven, communicator, time management, budget and quality
• Proven experience as a Game Designer, across genres, in an international environment
• Good knowledge of the online market and overall gaming business (mobile knowledge an advantage)
• Investigate the market for gaming trends and new games
• Evaluate upcoming games for suitability of addition to gaming portfolio
• Consultation with external studios on game design and financial matters
• Update internal and external stakeholder through briefing presentations
• Working knowledge of KPIs

We are currently recruiting for a Graphics Programmer for a fantastic independent award winning games studio in South Germany.This studio offers creative projects and a fun, fast paced environment with opportunity to progress.

Skills needed

• Technical Knowledge of Hardware
  
• Software architecture and design patterns
  
• Programming with C++, experience with Java, C# or other programming languages
  
• Professional standard of English
  
• Programming concepts and algorithms
  
• In depth knowledge of at least one major rendering API (DirectX, OpenGL,...)
  

To apply please send your CV to alex@big-planet.biz quoting c1007

Our client is a leading Digital Agency based in London looking for a Python Developer to complement their already successful team.

 Requirements:

• Deliver code on time to high standards

• Test driven approach

• Design & System architecture

• Pair programming

• System administration,training and testing

• Scrum 

Skills:

• Kombu/Celery or any AMQP library)

• Agile development

• SQL Databases

Understanding of:

Our client is searching for a Flash Developer to work in across-platform team based in Germany

 Requirements:

· You have worked on Frontend on  browser MMO games. 

· As an experienced software developer you have extensive knowledge and applicable work experience in Stage 3D and 2+ years of AS3

· Educated to degree level standard

· Worked on a 3D shipped Flash Game

· Experience in MVC architectures

· Robotlegs, ASC 2.0, TweenMax, etc

· You have profiling knowledge (e.g. with Adobe Scout)

·  Scripting e.g. Javascript, Lua, Python is an advantage

· Fluent English

In return you are offered the opportunity to work on the very bestsocial MMO’s in the world in a vibrant development environment. Great rates ofpay and benefits.

To apply or for more information, send a Word document CV to cvs@big-planet.biz  quoting A1001 and we will call you to discussthis role and the many others like it we are recruiting for.