Senior Programmer

Senior Programmer – 6 Month Contract

d3t is a world‑class co‑development studio within the Keywords Studios Group, working on high‑profile AAA titles for clients such as EA SPORTS, Playground Games and Marvel. We are looking for a Senior Programmer to join our Engineering Team in the UK, based at either the Daresbury or Newcastle studios. This is a 6‑month Fixed‑Term Contract (possible extension) with a hybrid working pattern (three days per week in the studio).

• Work across a variety of programming disciplines (e.g. gameplay, core tech, low‑level, UI, tools) on proprietary or commercial engines for multiple platforms.
• Write high‑performance code, adhering to coding standards, profiling and optimizing, and collaborate with embedded QA.
• Collaborate with internal and global teams to plan, implement, review and test code and systems.
• Gather requirements and produce technical documentation to ensure features and systems are delivered to a high standard and on time.
• Own work and update tech leads, production and design on progress.
• Work in sub‑teams with other programmers and disciplines.
• Lead small sub or feature teams as required.
• Participate in team support and knowledge sharing through code reviews, calls and documentation.
• Continuously update personal knowledge and skill sets.

• Languages:
  
  C++ (expertise) and at least one other language.
• Engines:
  Professional experience with at least two of the following – Unreal, Unity, Frostbite or Proprietary.
• Capabilities:
  Owned the development of systems or features in any of the following categories – gameplay, UI, physics, networking, memory, animation, core tech, graphics, etc.
• Tools:
  Experienced with IDEs and source control.
• Enthusiastic about taking on any challenge or responsibility.
• Growth‑oriented:
  Driven to learn and improve.
• Role model:
  Confident supporting junior teammates.
• Teamwork:
  Enjoys working as part of a team and supporting others.
• Communication:
  Clear, enthusiastic and able to discuss technical solutions and updates with multiple disciplines.
• Experience:
  
  6+ years in professional game programming.

• Experience on released games, remasters or remakes.
• Console and/or mobile development.
• Full development cycle participation.
• Porting games between platforms.
• Tools development.
• Build and infrastructure.
• Sub‑team leadership.
• Profiling expertise.

• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays and up to 5 extra days based on length of service).
• Company Pension Scheme.
• Flexible working hours.
• Private Medical Insurance Scheme (including dental) – BUPA.
• Eye Care Scheme.
• Anti‑crunch ethos – a professional, fun and supportive working environment.
• Income Protection.
• Discretionary Annual Bonus.
• Free Parking.
• Tech, Bike & Console Scheme.
• Company Socials, Monthly Lunches & Annual d3t Events.
• Breakout Areas – games, BBQ area, complimentary snacks for all dietary preferences.

We work flexibly and value in‑person collaboration. This position is offered on a hybrid basis only, with three days per week in the studio (Wednesday, Thursday and another day of your choice). We value work/life balance, have a discretionary flexible hours system and operate a no‑crunch policy.