About Sumo Digital, Nottingham
Established in 2016, our studio has already made a mark with co-development on high-profile titles like Forza Horizon and Hogwarts Legacy. With a studio of over 80 developers, our talented teams are excited to embark on new adventures, including creating our own original IP.
Our approach combines expertise with a supportive, inclusive environment, where every team member is empowered to collaborate, innovate and grow. With a pedigree in delivering AAA experiences and licensed IPs like Team Sonic Racing and The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, Sumo Nottingham thrives on bringing fresh ideas to life.
Day in the life of a Senior Programmer:
As a Senior Programmer, you will play a significant role within the teams you work on, working closely with others on planning, estimation and delivery of tasks. The ability to think critically and apply analytical skills will be crucial in resolving complex issues. You will consistently produce high-quality code and collaborate effectively with others to bring the games vision to life in terms of gameplay and user interface elements. Additionally, you will contribute to delivery of technical designs and best development practices, upholding programming standards and studio tech guidelines through code reviews and supporting more junior members of the team. Above all, your commitment to continuous improvement will drive us to be even better in all that we do.
• Deliver feature work to the clients’ needs, to a high quality and in a timely manner.
• Design systems and features to requirements discussed with Design, Art, and other programmers.
• Work with your Lead and Production to plan and estimate tasks for your areas of responsibility.
• Be involved with team testing, bug fixing and code reviews.
• Mentor less experienced members of the team to share your expertise, and knowledge along with promoting best practices.
• Spend time growing your own skills and knowledge through Learning Days and events.
What do you need to do this job:
• Excellent C/C++ programming experience.
• Good mathematics skills.
• Communicate concepts and ideas clearly and concisely to others.
• Ability to work as part of a larger team.
• Passion for games and games technology.
It would be an advantage if you have:
• Demonstrable development knowledge with Unreal Engine.
• Experience shipping multiple game projects.
• BSc in Programming or Software Engineering or equivalent experience.
What’s in it for you?
Sumo understands the importance of having control over your benefits. That's why we offer a flexible, personalised benefits package designed to meet your unique needs, no matter where you are in your career.
My Money: A flexible benefits allowance, salary sacrifice pension, employee referral scheme (up to £1,000), financial/home buying consultations, workplace ISA and other schemes for tech loans and bicycles including a competitive Electric Vehicle Scheme.
My Lifestyle: Flexible working, 21 free choice days holiday, bank holidays, birthday off, a duvet day raising to 4 with service, Christmas shutdown (Christmas Eve to New Year), options to buy or sell +5/-5 days annual leave*.
My Health and Wellbeing: Dental insurance*, income protection, life assurance, BUPA private healthcare*, leading EAP programs (Remote GP, Mental Health and Physio appointments), critical illness cover*, health cash plan* and funded flu vaccines/eye tests.
My Development: Regular one to ones, and 5 learning days per annum (1 can be used as a volunteer day).
Extra Perks: An Engagement and Admin team dedicated to looking after you, free drinks fridge, free gym membership, always full fruit bowl, Thursday morning buffet, advent calendars, easter eggs, regular cake, wrap parties and Halloween dress up.
Add-on benefits to purchase marked*
Inclusion and Belonging at Sumo Digital:
We are dedicated to growing a sustainable business that provides security to our people while delivering a first-class experience to our partners and players.
As a people business, the success of our people is the success of our company. We prioritise taking care of them with a focus on supporting them, nurturing their talent and providing a healthy, friendly, enriching, creative and safe environment in which to work.
Sumo's employee diversity group, PRISM, exists to promote diversity, inclusion, equity, equality & wellbeing across the company and plays a key role in Sumo's ongoing goal of fostering environments where all employees feel safe, welcome & represented.
Our charitable and community initiatives provide support for meaningful causes that matter to our employees, clients and partners.
We continue to work to improve diversity in our recruitment and promotion processes, and to actively encourage people from marginalised groups to consider a career in the games industry.
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