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🟢 Actively Hiring · Posted 25d ago ⏳ Closes in 66 days UK Corridor 🛡️ UK Work Eligibility 🏢 Company - Public

Generalist Programmer - Games

Salary Range
£40,000 - £50,000
£3,333 - £4,167 / mo

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London, England
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Position Overview & Specifications

This amazing narrative games studio working on exciting new titles for console and PC is looking for a Generalist Programmer to join their new studio.

Overview:

The role’s primary function is to help build the systems that allow content creators to effectively and efficiently create the content for our game. Although it will be involved with all parts of the game code, the Generalist Programmer will have the chance to specialise in specific areas based on interest and need. The ideal candidate loves working on narrative games and enjoys figuring out new pipelines and workflows.

This is initially a 1-year contract with a view on becoming a permanent position. The preferred work location is hybrid (between the office in London and home).

Key Responsibilities:

  • Working with content creation teams to develop efficient workflows for those teams
  • Creating and maintaining custom development tools and extensions in Unity
  • Creating external tools and scripts to automate pipelines
  • Development of various parts of the core logic for the game in Unity based on experience and affinity (e.g. multiplayer, lighting systems, UI systems)
  • Daily support for the content teams using your systems and tools

What you will need:

  • Experience with game engines
  • Comfortable in C#
  • A good working knowledge of common game development pipelines
  • Experience with development in Unity is a plus
  • Experience with tools creation is a plus
  • Experience in a particular area such as UI or multiplayer is a plus
  • A professional and result-driven attitude
  • Great deduction skills and a service-oriented mindset
  • A broad interest and drive to take on any aspect of the game code that needs work
  • Be creative and driven to find solutions to new challenges
  • Good communication skills in English (both oral and written)

What the role offers:

  • The chance to work on exciting projects for an award-winning narrative studio
  • The opportunity to be part of a young, growing studio with a diverse and passionate team
  • A good amount of ownership over certain technical aspects of the game
  • A great location just outside the centre of London
  • Flexible working hours and the opportunity to work (partially) from home
  • Great benefits such as training and an extra day off on your birthday

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £40,000.00-£50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Additional leave
  • Casual dress
  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Wellness programme
  • Work from home

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Education:

  • Bachelor's (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in LONDON

Reference ID: GP

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

1

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

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Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Generalist Programmer - Games roles across WayForward's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £40,000 - £50,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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