Remote UI Programmer

at Wushu Studios

Posted 1 hour ago 0 applied

Description:

  • This is a contract position for a UI Programmer, initially a 12-month fixed term contract.
  • Remote working is permitted within the UK only.
  • The role is critical to the development pipeline, requiring a comprehensive understanding of best practices and technical expertise across multiple aspects of video game programming.
  • Responsibilities include writing high-quality and reliable code on a timely basis, overseeing and mentoring junior engineers, implementing features, attending to bug fixes, collaborating with other disciplines, delivering testable builds regularly, and proactively tackling technical issues.
  • Candidates should have experience in UE5, advanced knowledge of C++ and/or C#, and experience in PC and/or console programming.
  • Familiarity with Coherent Gameface or similar embedded web-UI technologies is required, along with strong front-end skills in HTML5, modern JavaScript, and CSS3.
  • Experience in binding game data to UI and optimizing for real-time performance is also necessary.

Requirements:

  • Candidates must write high-quality and reliable code on a timely basis.
  • The ability to occasionally oversee and mentor junior engineers is required.
  • Hands-on experience with code implementation and bug fixes is necessary.
  • Collaboration with other disciplines on projects is essential.
  • Proactive problem-solving skills for tackling technical issues are required.
  • Experience in Unreal Engine 5 (UE5) is mandatory.
  • Advanced knowledge of C++ and/or C# is required.
  • Candidates must have experience in PC and/or console programming.
  • Familiarity with Coherent Gameface (HTML5, JavaScript, CSS integration into UE) or similar embedded web-UI technologies is necessary.
  • Strong front-end skills in HTML5, modern JavaScript, and CSS3 (including animations/transforms) are required.
  • Experience in binding game data to UI and optimizing for real-time performance is essential.

Benefits:

  • The position offers a friendly working culture and environment.
  • Employees receive 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays.
  • There is a Christmas shutdown period.
  • Flexible working hours are provided.
  • Employees enjoy four half-day Fridays during the summer months.
  • A day off on your birthday is included.
  • Parental leave is offered.
  • A workplace pension scheme with a current employer contribution of 3% is available.
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities are provided.
  • An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) is included.
  • Comprehensive medical insurance is offered.
  • A weekly yoga class is available for employees.
  • The company promotes an anti-crunch ethos.
  • A referral bonus scheme is in place.
  • Free parking is provided.
  • A Bike2Work scheme is available.
  • Employees can participate in social events and project launch wrap parties.
  • Charity events are organized for employees.
  • Branded merchandise is provided to employees.