Game Development Jobs in the UK excluding London

1 to 25 of 77 Game Development Jobs in the UK excluding London

Executive Producer

Portsmouth, Hampshire, United Kingdom
Skillsearch
Are you an experienced Executive Producer looking for an opportunity to lead a cutting-edge game development product? This 3-month contract (with the possibility to extend) offers the chance to drive the full production lifecycle, ensuring seamless collaboration across technical and creative teams while managing successful … and optimise agile workflows across teams. Champion the product internally and externally, ensuring successful execution at every stage. What You Bring 7+ years of game development experience with a track record of shipping titles in a senior production role. Deep knowledge of game development … products, or developer-facing tools. A strong industry network and insight into studio workflows. If you're ready to lead production on an innovative game development product, apply now through Andy at Skillsearch More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Lead Developer

Wales, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
CV Bay Ltd
Lead Developer to join a dynamic and innovative company. You will play a key role in leading a team of developers, working closely with game designers, artists, and QA to ensure the successful development and delivery of engaging slot games. Key Responsibilities Lead and mentor a team … of developers across all aspects of game development. Assign and manage development resources, ensuring the right projects are assigned to the right developers. Collaborate with designers, artists, and project management to ensure high-quality, on-time deliveries. Participate in code reviews and support junior developers in improving … performance, and maintain code stability. Stay hands-on as a developer, contributing to active projects. Required Skills & Experience 3+ years of experience in slot game development. Strong proficiency in C++ and experience with game engines (Unity, Unreal, etc.). Prior experience in a lead or senior developer role More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £45000 - £55000/annum
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Senior Game Developer

Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Tombola
to be a part of something extraordinary? As tombola continues its remarkable growth, we're on the hunt for a Senior Developer within our Game Studio. Find your bounce at tombola! At tombola, we're not just another player in the game; we're the creators of the … people do, too. Whatever your role, it's the kind of place that can put a spring in your step. Whether you're developing game mechanics, keeping our players safe, testing our products or sponsoring one of the UK's biggest TV shows, how high and how far you … us here . Sounds great! What will I be doing? As a key technical leader, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the game studio's success. Your impact will extend beyond the development teams, interfacing with senior management and product managers to drive faster, higher More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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C++ Developer / Game Mathematician

M1 2QF, Manchester, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
CV Bay Ltd
C++ Developer/Game Mathematician About the Role We’re seeking a skilled C++ Developer, ideally with a strong mathematical background to develop and optimise slot machine game logic. You’ll collaborate with designers, developers, and QA teams to ensure fairness, compliance, and engaging gameplay. Key Responsibilities Develop … and maintain slot machine game logic and mathematical models. Work with game designers to implement engaging mechanics. Write, test, and optimise algorithms for compliance and player experience. Debug and troubleshoot game logic and performance issues. Ensure accuracy and fairness through collaboration with QA. Stay updated on industry … trends and regulatory standards. Skills & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Mathematics. 4+ years of experience in software/game development. Proficiency in C++, with experience in C or C#. Strong foundation in probability, statistics, and discrete mathematics. Problem-solving skills and attention to detail. More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £35000 - £42000/annum
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Software Engineer - Unity

Brighton, Sussex, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Rocket Science Group ? DICE + GDC
to carry our solutions to the next level. We're dedicated to aiding studios and publishers in navigating the toughest challenges across today's game development landscape and with offices in Albany, NY; Austin, TX; and Cardiff, UK;(and soon to be Brighton!), we thrive at the … with a team of passionate developers, designers, and artists to create engaging and high-quality gaming experiences. What You'll Do: Develop Systems and Game Features: Use Unity and C# to bring game features and their underlying systems to life. Identify and Resolve Issues: Maintain game stability … and performance by troubleshooting and fixing bugs. Collaborate: Work within a cross-functional team to plan and deliver work for an exciting game title. Code Reviews: Help maintain high standards across the codebase and champion best practices. Contribute to Process Improvements: Enhance development processes and tools continuously More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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UI Engineer

Brighton, Sussex, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Rocket Science Group
combine to carry our solutions to the next level. We are dedicated to helping studios and publishers navigate the toughest challenges across today's game development landscape. With offices in Albany, NY; Austin, TX; and Cardiff, UK, we thrive on the opportunity to Get Sh!t Done … quality and performance of UI systems. Code Maintenance: Write clean, maintainable, and optimised code for UI features, screens, menus, and HUDs. WHAT WE VALUE: Game Development Experience: 3+ years of programming experience with game engines (e.g., Unity, Unreal, or proprietary systems). Technical Proficiency: Deep understanding … Style Sheets) knowledge and understanding C++ Bonus: Coherent and SolidJS experience UI System Expertise: Proven ability to design, implement, and maintain UI systems in game environments. Problem-Solving Skills: Strong critical thinking and debugging skills. Communication Skills: Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with internal and external teams. Self More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Software Engineer - UI

Cardiff, South Glamorgan, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Rocketscience
combine to carry our solutions to the next level. We are dedicated to helping studios and publishers navigate the toughest challenges across today's game development landscape. With offices in Albany, NY; Austin, TX; and Cardiff, UK, we thrive on the opportunity to Get Sh!t Done … quality and performance of UI systems. Code Maintenance: Write clean, maintainable, and optimized code for UI features, screens, menus, and HUDs. WHAT WE VALUE: Game Development Experience: 3+ years of programming experience with game engines (e.g., Unity, Unreal, or proprietary systems). Technical Proficiency: Strong C++ …/C# skills and solid math foundations. UI System Expertise: Proven ability to design, implement, and maintain UI systems in game environments. Problem-Solving Skills: Strong critical thinking and debugging skills. Communication Skills: Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with internal and external teams. Self-Motivation: Capacity for self More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Software Engineer - UI

Brighton, Sussex, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Rocket Science Group ? GDC
combine to carry our solutions to the next level. We are dedicated to helping studios and publishers navigate the toughest challenges across today's game development landscape. With offices in Albany, NY; Austin, TX; and Cardiff, UK, we thrive on the opportunity to Get Sh!t Done … quality and performance of UI systems. Code Maintenance: Write clean, maintainable, and optimized code for UI features, screens, menus, and HUDs. WHAT WE VALUE: Game Development Experience: 3+ years of programming experience with game engines (e.g., Unity, Unreal, or proprietary systems). Technical Proficiency: Strong C++ …/C# skills and solid math foundations. UI System Expertise: Proven ability to design, implement, and maintain UI systems in game environments. Problem-Solving Skills: Strong critical thinking and debugging skills. Communication Skills: Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with internal and external teams. Self-Motivation: Capacity for self More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Senior Game Artist

london, south east england, united kingdom
Gleam Games
Gleam Games is looking for a talented Senior Game Artist to join our team and contribute to the creation of engaging and visually stunning mobile games. In this role, you will be involved in all stages of asset creation, from concept development to final rendering, working closely … is a global role, requiring collaboration with international teams, and fluency in English is essential for effective communication. Key Responsibilities: Create high-quality in-game graphics, including characters, animals, environments, buildings, and other game elements. Develop concept art and final rendered assets while maintaining the visual style of … each project. Collaborate with other departments (game design, development, and animation) to ensure cohesive visuals. Adapt and refine assets based on feedback to meet game production needs. Required Skills and Qualifications: Minimum 4 years of experience in game art. Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and other More ❯
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Game Optimisation Engineer

Surrey, England, United Kingdom
Creative Personnel
Game Optimisation Engineer (12-month Contract) If you are an outstanding and passionate game developer with a keen eye for performance optimisation and you love the idea of making a positive impact on the next generation of AAA mobile games, then this will be a fantastic opportunity for … Hybrid Your Role Your role as a Games Optimisation Engineer will give you the opportunity to collaborate with a talented team of engineers and game developers to optimise game performance, develop R&D projects, and support game companies through talks and tutorials. The role allows you to … collaborate with major players in the game ecosystem and contribute to a new generation of AAA mobile games on the company’s hardware. Your experience and knowledge will be a valuable resource as you analyse mobile games, provide insights to performance as well as take the lead on R More ❯
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Tools Programmer

Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Red Rover Interactive
Red Rover Interactive is an exciting new game development studio founded by industry veterans from renowned companies such as Funcom, Lockwood Publishing, Bohemia Interactive, Ubisoft Reflections, and more. We're on a mission to reimagine the multiplayer gaming landscape, with an emphasis on crafting groundbreaking survival experiences … contributions will directly impact the efficiency and quality of our development cycle, ensuring that Red Rover Interactive remains at the forefront of game innovation. Create, maintain, and enhance custom tools for game development pipelines, including asset management, and testing frameworks. Develop automation solutions to … expect you to have: 2+ years of experience working as a tools programmer within the video games industry. Knowledge of networking principles for multiplayer game automation would be beneficial. A degree within a related field is preferred How We Work: We strongly believe that our team and culture are More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Tools Programmer

North Shields, Tyne And Wear, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Red Rover Interactive
Red Rover Interactive is an exciting new game development studio founded by industry veterans from renowned companies such as Funcom, Lockwood Publishing, Bohemia Interactive, Ubisoft Reflections, and more. We're on a mission to reimagine the multiplayer gaming landscape, with an emphasis on crafting groundbreaking survival experiences … contributions will directly impact the efficiency and quality of our development cycle, ensuring that Red Rover Interactive remains at the forefront of game innovation. Create, maintain, and enhance custom tools for game development pipelines, including asset management, and testing frameworks. Develop automation solutions to … expect you to have: 2+ years of experience working as a tools programmer within the video games industry. Knowledge of networking principles for multiplayer game automation would be beneficial. A degree within a related field is preferred How We Work: We strongly believe that our team and culture are More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Quality Analyst

Southampton, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Kinetic Games
About the Company: Kinetic Games is a new video game development studio based in Southampton. We are a passionate team of developers using Unity to continuously improve and expand the horror experience of Phasmophobia, currently available on Steam, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. About the … PSVR2 experience to join our team. As a QA Tester, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and functionality of our game, Phasmophobia, across multiple platforms. You will work closely with our development team, using your keen eye for detail to identify and report … to discuss progress, share insights, and suggest improvements. Requirements: Experience as a QA Tester or similar role on shipped titles, preferably within the horror game genre. Experience testing in both PC VR and PSVR2 Understanding of the game development process, particularly for post-launch content creation. More ❯
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Senior JavaScript Developer Vue 2 - Online Games

Sunderland, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Client Server
role at a growing games/gambling site, whilst continually learning and developing your skills. As a Senior JavaScript Developer you'll contribute to game development from concept to release with a focus on building highly engaging web front ends/user interfaces for bingo games. You … ll be collaborating within the game development team, contributing to technical discussions and decision making, leading projects from a technical perspective. There's a modern tech stack, you'll be primarily using JavaScript, TypeScript and Vue 2 within an Agile development environment. Location/WFH … collaborative with excellent communication skills, comfortable contributing to technical discussions and providing technical project leadership Ideally you will have some experience or understanding of game mechanics although it's not essential What's in it for you: As a Senior JavaScript Developer/Engineer you will receive a competitive More ❯
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Senior JavaScript Developer Vue 2 - Online Games

Sunderland, north west england, united kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Client Server
role at a growing games/gambling site, whilst continually learning and developing your skills. As a Senior JavaScript Developer you'll contribute to game development from concept to release with a focus on building highly engaging web front ends/user interfaces for bingo games. You … ll be collaborating within the game development team, contributing to technical discussions and decision making, leading projects from a technical perspective. There's a modern tech stack, you'll be primarily using JavaScript, TypeScript and Vue 2 within an Agile development environment. Location/WFH … collaborative with excellent communication skills, comfortable contributing to technical discussions and providing technical project leadership Ideally you will have some experience or understanding of game mechanics although it's not essential What's in it for you: As a Senior JavaScript Developer/Engineer you will receive a competitive More ❯
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Senior Front End Developer JavaScript

Sunderland, Tyne & Wear
Hybrid / WFH Options
Client Server
at a growing games/gambling site, whilst continually learning and developing your skills. As a Senior Front End Developer you'll contribute to game development from concept to release with a focus on building highly engaging web front ends for bingo games. You'll be collaborating … within the game development team, contributing to technical discussions and decision making, leading projects from a technical perspective. There's a modern tech stack, you'll be primarily using JavaScript, TypeScript and Vue 2 within an Agile development environment. Location/WFH: There's a … collaborative with excellent communication skills, comfortable contributing to technical discussions and providing technical project leadership Ideally you will have some experience or understanding of game mechanics although it's not essential What's in it for you: As a Senior Front End Developer/Engineer you will receive a More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £60,000 - £70,000
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Game Engineer

Surrey, England, United Kingdom
microTECH Global LTD
Our client is seeking a Game Engineer to join them for a 12-month contract working on low-level game engine development. Responsibilities: Develop game engine plugins, Android APIs, and demos to support and enhance game development processes. Analyse mobile games to provide developers … with valuable performance insights. Optimise the performance of game engines and AAA mobile games for improved efficiency and user experience. Support Developer Relations activities through technical talks, tutorials, and blog posts. Work on development for R&D projects focussing on improving game performance. Required Skills & Qualifications … Proven experience in developing high-fidelity games using a commercial game engine, ideally with a focus on engine development. Strong proficiency in modern C++ and object-oriented design principles. Hands-on knowledge of game engine technologies and development pipelines, including graphics, physics, and collision systems. Experience More ❯
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Graphics Software Engineer- Pipeline/Tooling, Reality Labs (Avatars) Bellevue, WA +1 locations ...

Arnold, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
Meta
of object-oriented and component-based design experience Problem-solving and communication skills Preferred Qualifications Experience delivering AAA Games, working on Graphics subsystems, the Game experience, Tooling, Animation subsystems, or Middleware Knowledge of ray tracing, rasterization and linear algebra Experience with low level performance profiling and optimization Experience with … RenderMan, or Cycles Experience with any of DirectX/Vulkan/OpenGL/Metal Experience with AI and/or AI tooling in a game development context Experience with Unity and/or Unreal Engine Experience with Python, Lua and/or other scripting languages in a … game development context Compensation $56.25/hour to $173,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Machine Learning Engineer

Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom
Skillsearch
Are you a Machine Learning Engineer looking to shape the future of game development? We are looking for a Machine Learning Engineer to join a talented team, using cutting-edge AI to create innovative and immersive game worlds. If you have experience in machine learning, generative … engineering , this is an opportunity to work on projects enjoyed by millions. Key Responsibilities: Develop and implement machine learning-driven features to generate dynamic game worlds Contribute to a collaborative, ambitious, and creative development team Design and iterate on new features, incorporating feedback from peers Work independently … the ability to collaborate within a team Adaptability and flexibility to work in a fast-changing environment If you are passionate about AI-driven game development and ready to make an impact, apply now through Alfie at Skillsearch More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Unreal Engine Specialist

london, south east england, united kingdom
Dar
demands a blend of technical skills, creative vision, and a deep understanding of real estate and the built environment. Key Responsibilities: Digital Twin Development: Create and maintain Digital Twin models of real estate projects, integrating data and visuals for real-time monitoring, simulation, and analysis. Collaborate with data … technology , and the AEC industry. Explore and implement innovative solutions to improve workflows and project outcomes. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, 3D Design, Game Development, or a related field. Advanced training or certification in Unreal Engine is a plus. Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of … integrating IoT data into Digital Twin environments. Knowledge of programming languages (e.g., C++ or Python) for custom functionality in Unreal Engine. Familiarity with other game development engines such as Unity. Familiarity with real-time collaboration tools such as Twinmotion or Datasmith. Understanding of the real estate market More ❯
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Senior Game Engine Developer

Manchester, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Arm Limited
Job Overview - Senior Game Engine Developer Are you a game engine developer looking for an opportunity to do something a bit different? We are looking for people who enjoy travel and variety in their working lives to be part of a team of engineers, travelling across Europe to … of their games to utilise our latest AI graphics techniques. You would be joining a newly crafted 4-person team consisting of two expert game developers and two senior games developers, being supported in your work by an equivalent bench team based in China, and by our graphics research … and performance tooling teams in the UK. Working at the cutting edge of graphics techniques and game development, you would be driving the future of gaming. Responsibilities: Travel across Europe and the UK, supporting our partners in the games industry in their use of Arm technology Collaborating More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Java Technical Lead

london (hammersmith), south east england, united kingdom
Eeze
unique opportunity to take full ownership of projects, from conceptualisation to deployment, influencing architectural decisions and ensuring the high performance and reliability of our game services. This role is ideal for someone with a startup mindset, a passion for problem-solving, and the ability to lead teams in a … dynamic environment. Key Responsibilities: Game Development: Design and develop interactive, high-performance live casino games using Java and the Spring Framework , maintaining the highest quality standards across all deliverables. Micro-services Architecture: Architect and implement scalable, maintainable, and loosely coupled micro services for game components, ensuring … the system’s modularity and adaptability. Containerisation & Orchestration: Manage and deploy game services in Kubernetes clusters, ensuring optimal resource allocation, smooth scaling, and high availability. Leverage containerization technologies like Docker to streamline deployment processes. Cloud Integration: Utilise cloud platforms such as AWS , Azure , or Google Cloud to build, deploy More ❯
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Senior Game Designer - UK Only (Remote/Hybrid/Brighton)

Brighton, Sussex, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Futurlab
Senior Game Designer - UK Only (Remote/Hybrid/Brighton) Design Remote or Brighton Full-time We're Futurlab, the award-winning game studio behind PowerWash Simulator, the Velocity series, Peaky Blinders Mastermind, and many more awesome games. We are looking for an Experienced Game Designer with … foster an inclusive and welcoming culture, check out the Life at Futurlab page for reasons why you'd love working here! As a Senior Game Designer, you will have responsibility for managing the design, implementation and documenting of new levels and content. This will involve working alongside the design … and art teams to greybox, iterate on, implement, test and present new levels - working within the already established game design and content pipeline. You will intimately learn and understand all stages of the level creation process and be confident and effective in providing guidance and direction to members of More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Junior JavaScript/Front End Developer

Walsall, Staffordshire, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
CV Bay Ltd
for a motivated Junior Front-End/JavaScript Developer, ideally with at least 1years industry experience, to join a team and support the development of high … quality web and mobile games. This role offers a great opportunity to work within the iGaming sector, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance game development processes. Key Responsibilities: Assist in developing and maintaining mobile and web-based games using JavaScript and Pixi.js Work closely with designers … iGaming industry (1 Year) Some experience with JavaScript (including ES6+ features like Classes and Promises) Understanding of HTML5, CSS, and JSON Ideally experience with game engines such as Pixi.js or Phaser Familiarity with version control systems (preferably Git) Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail Ability to plan More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP 28,000 - 38,000 Annual
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Junior JavaScript/Front End Developer

WS2 9JS, Walsall, West Midlands (County), United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
CV Bay Ltd
for a motivated Junior Front-End/JavaScript Developer, ideally with at least 1years industry experience, to join a team and support the development of high … quality web and mobile games. This role offers a great opportunity to work within the iGaming sector, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance game development processes. Key Responsibilities: Assist in developing and maintaining mobile and web-based games using JavaScript and Pixi.js Work closely with designers … iGaming industry (1 Year) Some experience with JavaScript (including ES6+ features like Classes and Promises) Understanding of HTML5, CSS, and JSON Ideally experience with game engines such as Pixi.js or Phaser Familiarity with version control systems (preferably Git) Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail Ability to plan More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £28000 - £38000/annum
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Game Development
the UK excluding London
10th Percentile
£27,998
25th Percentile
£33,303
Median
£48,750
75th Percentile
£62,500