DJ Hero developers FreeStyleGames are a vibrant and exciting VideoGame development studio based in Leamington Spa, England, with offices also in London and Brighton. Formed in 2002, FreeStyleGames was acquired in September 2008 by the publisher of the massively successful Guitar Hero series, Activision.
FreeStyleGames aims to employ ambitious people and continues to encourage fun adventurous lifestyles, enabling the creation of fresh, innovative intellectual property for an ever-expanding global audience. Join this highly talented team and you'll be working on a number of exciting new projects from day one.
FreeStyleGames are looking for programmers who have the skills and talent to create the code which will power our exciting and original games currently in development. We are creating great games on PS3, Wii and Xbox360 and we are looking for people who want to innovate and drive next-gen gaming to its full potential.
We want people who are self motivated and can deliver high performance, robust code to realistic deadlines.

The role : Online systems Lead Programmer

FreeStyleGames are looking for an experienced online programmer, to take a technology leadership and management role working on online code for next-generation cross-platform games development.
As a senior online programmer you will be responsible for maintaining core elements of our networking core libraries, designing and revising module designs, and co-ordinating overall game-agnostic technology architecture and development.
The senior online programmer will be responsible for task specification and management of a number of additional programmers working on online code development.
The senior online programmer will work with the Technical Director and Lead Programmers to ensure that core technology development supports the current game project requirements.

Key requirements:

• At least 5 years games development experience.
• At least 3 published titles working in a senior role.
• At least 3 years of network systems development.
• Cross-platform development experience is essential.
• Mastery of core C++ language features, and good knowledge of more advanced C++ programming techniques.
• Knowledge of game console hardware.
• Understanding of multi-core programming issues, and multi-threaded development experience.
• Strong API design, implementation & documentation skills, including knowledge of design patterns and unit testing.
• Experience in leading a technical team, including management of team tasks and scheduling tasks.
•  Excellent communicator – both written & oral. Able to engage and motivate the programming team.
• Familiar with contemporary software engineering practices, such as version control, scripting languages, build processes, automation.

Additional beneficial skills: 
 

• C# / .NET / MFC / wxWidgets / Python
•  Published titles on Xbox 360 / PS3 / Wii.
• Experience working with / developing DLC systems & in-game shops.
•  Experience developing / working with game networking systems which interface with 3rd party servers.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Bonus Scheme
• Company DC Pension Plan
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Childcare Voucher Scheme
•  Private Medical Insurance
• Permanent Health Insurance
• Group Life Assurance
• Access to Activision employee store
• 25 days holiday per annum
• A great working environment

Salary : Negotiable DOE

About FreeStyleGames 
 
www.freestylegames.com
FreeStyleGames are an independently managed Activision Studio located in new, purpose built offices in Leamington Spa. (30 minutes drive from Birmingham, and a 90 minute train journey from central London).