1 to 25 of 90 Permanent Game Development Jobs in the UK excluding London

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 ❯

achieve their best work? As a Senior HR Business Partner at Jagex, you'll work closely with leaders across the business, particularly with our game development teams, to deliver strategic people initiatives. You'll bring deep insights into what it takes to support and scale high-performing … on all people-related matters. Designing and implementing strategic people initiatives to improve organisational effectiveness, talent development, and team engagement. Leveraging video game industry knowledge to guide best practices in performance management, succession planning, and workforce planning. Supporting leaders with complex employee relations cases, organisational change, and … includes two of the world's longest running and most successful MMORPGs, in Old School Runescape and Runescape, and the open-world survival crafting game, Runescape: Dragonwilds; we have proven success in delivering immersive Forever Games and fostering strong player communities. We strive to foster an inclusive workplace built More ❯

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 ❯

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 ❯

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 ❯

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, we thrive at the opportunity to Get Sh!t … 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 ❯

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, we thrive at the opportunity to Get Sh!t … 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 ❯

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 … SCSS (Sassy Cascading Style Sheets), and 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 … self-motivation, independent work, and maintaining a strong work ethic. Adaptability: Willingness to receive and act on constructive feedback. WHAT YOU MAY ALSO HAVE: Game Development Experience: 3+ years of programming experience with game engines (e.g., Unity, Unreal, or proprietary systems). Shipped Game Experience More ❯

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 ❯

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 ❯

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 … Proficiency: Deep understanding of Typescript, SCSS, and bonus experience with SolidJS. 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-motivation, independent work, and maintaining a strong work ethic. Adaptability: Willingness to receive and act on constructive feedback. Additional Qualifications Game Development Experience: 3+ years of programming experience with game engines like Unity, Unreal, or proprietary systems. Shipped Game Experience: Contributing More ❯

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 … Cascading Style Sheets) knowledge and understanding 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 … self-motivation, independent work, and maintaining a strong work ethic. Adaptability: Willingness to receive and act on constructive feedback. WHAT YOU MAY ALSO HAVE: Game Development Experience: 3+ years of programming experience with game engines (e.g., Unity, Unreal, or proprietary systems). Shipped Game Experience More ❯

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 ❯

industry. As a Tools Engineer, you will play a crucial role in developing and maintaining a suite of tools that empower the entire development team. You will work closely with other disciplines to understand their needs and create efficient and user-friendly tools to enhance their productivity. You … best practices in tool development Actively contribute to a positive and collaborative team culture Experience working as a Tools Engineer in the game development industry Proficient in programming languages such as C++ Strong problem-solving and debugging skills Excellent communication and collaboration abilities Passion for … game development and a desire to create impactful tools Desirable Familiarity with game engines such as Unreal Engine or Unity Experience with scripting languages such as Python Knowledge of common DCC tools, such as Maya, 3DS Max, or Houdini Experience with version control systems like Git More ❯

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 ❯

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 ❯

titles, including: Warhammer 40,000: Freeblade, Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Realm War; and we’re now excited to be exclusively working on a new game, unlike ANYTHING we’ve done previously! As a forward thinking and innovative studio we are always looking for new technologies and techniques to develop … journey! The Role: We are now looking for a seasoned and strategic Production Director to lead the production efforts on an ambitious, large-scale game development project. This is a senior-level position reporting directly to the VP of Development, with a central focus on … across pre-launch and live-operation phases, and a strong track record of managing complex, multi-team projects, ideally within large-scale, service-based game development environments. You will also be well-versed with Agile and Scrum methodologies, with hands-on experience implementing them across teams to More ❯

titles, including: Warhammer 40,000: Freeblade, Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Realm War; and we’re now excited to be exclusively working on a new game, unlike ANYTHING we’ve done previously! As a forward thinking and innovative studio we are always looking for new technologies and techniques to develop … journey! The Role: We are now looking for a seasoned and strategic Production Director to lead the production efforts on an ambitious, large-scale game development project. This is a senior-level position reporting directly to the VP of Development, with a central focus on … across pre-launch and live-operation phases, and a strong track record of managing complex, multi-team projects, ideally within large-scale, service-based game development environments. You will also be well-versed with Agile and Scrum methodologies, with hands-on experience implementing them across teams to More ❯

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 ❯

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 ❯

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 ❯

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 ❯

progressing your career in a senior, hands-on role at a growing games/gambling site. As a Software Engineer 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 Software Engineer/Developer you will receive a competitive package More ❯

progressing your career in a senior, hands-on role at a growing games/gambling site. As a Software Engineer 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 Software Engineer/Developer you will receive a competitive package More ❯

progressing your career in a senior, hands-on role at a growing games/gambling site. As a Software Engineer, you'll contribute to game development from concept to release, focusing on building highly engaging web front ends/user interfaces for bingo games. You'll collaborate … within the game development team, contribute to technical discussions and decision-making, and lead projects from a technical perspective. The tech stack includes JavaScript, TypeScript, and Vue 2 within an Agile environment. Location/WFH: Hybrid work policy with 2-3 days a week in the office … development experience with TypeScript/JavaScript Experience with JavaScript libraries and Vue 2 Excellent communication skills, collaborative, and capable of technical leadership Game mechanics experience is a plus but not essential What's in it for you: Competitive package including: Salary up to £70k + quarterly bonus More ❯