Senior Programmer
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Position Overview & Specifications
As a senior programmer at Wushu Studios, you’re critical to our development pipeline. With your comprehensive understanding of best practices, ability to avoid unnecessary complexity, and technical expertise across multiple aspects of video game programming, you’ll be making a huge impact on the exciting projects we work on.
Responsibilities
- Work on a variety of projects and tasks in various engines and languages.
- Write high quality and reliable code on a timely basis.
- Occasionally oversee and mentor junior engineers on the team.
- Be hands-on with code, implementing features and attending to bug fixes as needed.
- Work with Lead Programmers and Producers to plan your tasks as well as those of your team.
- Collaborate with teams to deliver testable builds in regular fashion.
- Be proactive in tackling technical issues.
Requirements
- Proven experience in programming.
- Advanced knowledge of C++.
- Experience in PC and/or console programming.
- Proven proficiency in a modern programming language.
- Experience working with other languages such like Java and/or scripting languages like Lua or Python.
- Excellent debugging and optimisation skills.
Desirables
- Experience in Unreal Engine or a custom game engine.
- Experience or interest in leading a team is a plus.
Benefits
- Generous time off with 25 days holiday + bank holidays, Christmas shutdown, x4 Half-day Fridays (during the summer months), and a day off on your birthday
- Ongoing training and development
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Comprehensive Medical Insurance
- Weekly Yoga Class
- Anti-Crunch ethos
- Referral Bonus Scheme
- Social Events/Project Launch Wrap Parties
- Charity Events
- Branded merchandise
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
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.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Culture & Entertainment
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Senior Programmer roles across Wushu Studios's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Culture & Entertainment.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £46,800 - £50,500 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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