At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the development of advanced software systems and mentor senior engineers.
- Company: Gram Games, a dynamic tech company in the gaming industry.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, private medical care, relocation assistance, and a fun work environment.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to innovation and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in game development while working with cutting-edge technology.
- Qualifications: Strong software development experience, proficiency in C# and Unity, and excellent problem-solving skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
- Principal Software Engineer - Gram Games
- London, UK
- Position Overview
As a Principal Software Engineer, you will lead the architecture and development of highly advanced software systems.
You will provide strategic technical direction, mentor senior engineers, and ensure that software solutions meet business and technical requirements.
- What You’ll Do
- Define architectural standards and frameworks for software development.
- Own the development of critical systems that require high reliability.
- Be involved in developing technical roadmaps and attend planning sessions.
- Evaluate and embrace new technologies to solve business needs.
- Support the engineering team in developing skills and promoting teamwork.
- Monitor project timelines and work progress to ensure quality.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to software developers.
- Ensure the technical feasibility and prioritization of new game features.
What You Bring
- Strong experience in software development, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality, scalable systems.
- Proficiency in C# with essential knowledge of Unity.
- Proficiency in client‑backend integrations.
- Strong understanding of software architecture and design principles.
- Excellent problem‑solving skills, with the ability to break down complex technical challenges.
- Dedication to maintaining code quality through code reviews and alignment with industry standards CI/CD Processes.
- Having a very strong understanding of Git and code repository management.
- Ability to analyze product code and propose improvement solutions for better performance.
- Familiarity with game development and understanding of the gaming industry.
- A hands‑on management style, with involvement in end‑to‑end process tracking.
- Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
- Skill in coordinating with other teams leads to synchronising the development processes.
- Understand general business concepts to interpret critical metrics for the business/product (such as DAU, ARPDAU, etc.).
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science or a related field.
Benefits
- Highly competitive salary
- Private medical care
- Company bonus scheme
- Relocation assistance for those moving to the UK
- Life insurance and a favourable pension scheme
- Healthcare cash plan including dental and optical coverage
- Amazing tech to work with and consoles to play and relax with everywhere you look
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, which means we are committed to creating and celebrating diverse thoughts, cultures, and backgrounds throughout our organization.
Employment with us is based on substantive ability, objective qualifications, and work ethic – not an individual’s race, creed, color, religion, sex or gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, status as a victim of domestic violence or sex offences, reproductive health decision, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.
As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to providing the necessary support and accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities, health conditions, or impairments to ensure their full participation in the job application or interview process.
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