25 Game Development Jobs in the UK with Remote Work Options

Overview: Join our team as the Lead JavaScript Developer in our Interactive Game Development department. You will lead a small team, shaping the technical aspects of our software development projects. We are looking for a natural leader who can inspire innovation and ensure the delivery … of high-quality games. Responsibilities: Technical Leadership: Guide the development team with technical expertise. Architectural Support: Contribute to game design and architecture. Coding and Development: Lead by example in coding tasks. Code Review: Maintain high-quality code through regular reviews. Adherence to Standards: Ensure coding … Collaborate with QA teams for comprehensive testing. Required Skills and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field. Minimum 3 years of game development experience. Proficiency in JavaScript and Pixi.JS. Prior leadership or senior developer experience. Strong knowledge of game development principles. more »

Indie games experience due to volume we cannot reply to all candidates with outside of sector experience. Milky Tea is an award-winning video game development studio based in Liverpool working REMOTELY. Their exceptionally talented team work across the UK and the EU, developing memorable gaming experiences … Overview of Role We currently have an exciting opportunity for a highly organized and detail-oriented experienced Producer to take the helm of a game development team. In this pivotal role, you will steer the creation of exhilarating PC, console, and mobile games from concept, to launch. … into playable realities. From ensuring seamless day-to-day operations to championing innovation and excellence, your impact will resonate through every aspect of our game development journey. Main Duties and Responsibilities: Production Management Build robust project specifications, roadmaps, and costings adaptable to changing environments. Produce detailed production more »

with this studio on a multiplatform title that has achieved over 200m+ downloads to date! DUNDEE, SCOTLAND HYBRID Based in Dundee, Scotland, this independent game development studio take pride in crafting fun, memorable experiences for all ages, and are on the lookout for talent to join them … current and future projects, across PC, Console and Mobile. They are looking for an experienced and self-motivated Generalist Programmer to support their development teams. They’re looking for someone who is confident in developing and improving low … level systems; who takes an active interest in improving the efficiency and productivity of their team; and who has demonstrable experience in multi-platform game development using Unreal Engine. This is a full-time, permanent, hybrid role. Applicants should have current eligibility to work in the UK more »

mustardFX are teaming up with a world-class digital entertainment company, breaking down barriers in the video game industry. Focusing on "Follow The Sun" Development, our client works on some of the biggest games in the industry Internally and as a Co-Dev Studio. Looking for good … humans with incredible talent, the studio is looking for a Technical Director of Online Services to lead engineering teams for a number of AAA Game Projects across PC & Consoles. Operating in an Unreal Engine Studio, you'll execute as a leader, ensuring that code quality, reusability, and documentation are … Title - Technical Director (Online Services) Location - US/Canada (Fully Remote) Responsibilities: Leading a team of dedicated engineers, creating and supporting online/backend game services Expertise in multiple game engines, backend game architectures (P2P, dedicated servers, authentication, entitlements, etc.), and how they relate to system design more »

Position & Context You will be responsible for game features and tooling implementation at Super Glitch Games. You must be ambitious in your career, passionate about games, and self-motivated to create and maintain game features and tooling to the game’s needs. Full-time On-site preferred … developing online live-service features. Overlapping knowledge of complementary disciplines such as tooling, back-end and smart contracts. Proven track record of creating core game features. Responsibilities Own all Game Tooling and Feature Development at Super Glitch Games. Write clean, maintainable, performant and readable code. Develop … game data driven features and tooling. Work with Designers to refine feature requirements. Ensure features and tools are optimized and performant. Problem-solve performance and stability issues where necessary. Work closely with neighboring disciplines to ensure smooth feature implementation and content development. Benefits Competitive salary. Flexible working hours. Milestone more »

Artist with several years’ experience. Reporting to the Lead Environment Artist, you will be responsible for the creative design and technical implementation of our game worlds along with the creation of gameplay items, environmental objects/props architecture and beautiful flora to furnishing our game worlds. You will … have a varied and challenging role in our game's development maximising quality as well as efficiency. CONTRACT £35,000 - £45,000 annual salary (with flex) Remote/Hybrid Working Initial 18 Month contract WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR • Someone to work closely with the Environment Lead … to create 3D props, define and build vast, scalable, open-world environments. • Create outstanding game assets from concept that meets our quality bar. • Iterate and improve the look of pre-existing game assets to use in our world that improves player experience. • Prototype content, workflows and features and more »

Position Summary Join our innovative software team, collaborating with graphic artists and game designers to craft cutting-edge video game software for both the UK and international gaming markets. This senior software engineer position is perfect for a seasoned professional with a strong background in industries like video … Spinningfields district, we offer a flexible hybrid work environment. Our team of over sixty highly skilled content developers is dedicated to designing and producing game content for markets worldwide. But it's not all work; we also organize regular social activities, including nights out and board game nights. … Key Responsibilities: Take ownership of delivering game content and play a key role in enhancing the software team's overall performance. Develop software while adhering to coding standards, release procedures, and established processes. Follow a self-determined project plan to ensure timely software delivery. Actively participate in code reviews more »

Online Services Technical Director | AAA Games | Up to £120k | Co-Development Studio | Fully Remote Our client, a AAA co-development studio, is looking to hire an Online Services Technical Director for a newly created role within the company. In your capacity as Online Services Technical Director … data and guarantee regulatory compliance, establish and implement security methods and compliance requirements. Work directly with the teams responsible for product management, QA, and game development to offer exceptional multiplayer features and smoothly integrate online services into gaming experiences. Oversee vendor and technology partner relationships, making use … as Python, C++, Go, or C#. Thorough understanding of backend architectures for K8S, AWS, Azure, and/or GCP Knowledge of one or more game engines (Unreal, Unity, proprietary, Godot). Track record of success in managing technical teams and producing outcomes in a hurried, team-oriented setting. Working more »

People Can Fly is one of the leading independent AAA games development studios with an international team of hundreds of talented individuals working from offices located in Poland, UK, US, and Canada, and from all over the world thanks to our remote work programs. Founded in 2002, we … creative teams are currently working on several exciting titles: Gemini is our new project being developed with Square Enix; Maverick is a Triple-A game developed in collaboration with Microsoft Corporation; Bifrost, Victoria and Dagger are projects we're growing in the self-publishing model. We also have one … and implement backend services for the PCF Online Services Platform, tailored for online gaming. Provide tools and frameworks for smooth backend service integration with game clients and servers. Implement protective measures against threats and ensure adherence to data protection laws. Regularly refine the performance of online services, focusing on more »

gaming studio with a globally distributed and fully remote setup, renowned for its ability to overcome the most intricate challenges in multiplayer game development. Our reputation precedes us as the primary choice for clients aspiring to elevate their latest multiplayer titles, enabling scalability in player numbers, maximising … for meeting those goals, and provide progress updates to key stakeholders. Proven track record of managing stakeholder relationships and building open, collaborative partnerships with Game Development partners. Excellent English communication skills, including interviews, presentations, and creating clear and concise documentation. Proficiency in Project Management tools (e.g., Jira … oversight. Ability to multitask and handle various tasks, requests, and responsibilities. A passion for games and the ability to articulate strengths and weaknesses in game design (preference for online games). Bonus qualifications: Experience working through all stages of the product life cycle, from ideation to pre-production, release more »

design technical solutions to improve the gaming experience through delivering high quality and well-structured code You will be part of full lifecycle development, engineering multiple projects in an environment driven by ownership and delivery. The company is a leader in its field and experiencing an exciting hypergrowth … games fun! Required Knowledge: Demonstrable experience developing Java 11 applications Experience of programming within the Gaming/Slots & Casino sector (highly advantageous) Familiarity with game development frameworks and mocking Knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git) and continuous integration tools. Good understanding of software development more »

will design and build solutions to objectively measure the progress and status of various key quality metrics as our gaming products mature during development and their integrity once released to production. The candidate will work both collaboratively and alone to understand available data sources & models, define and construct … principles, and build reporting/insights to communicate status and observations to consumers. As a team we work end-to-end with our customer game development studios and quality teams to define the questions we seek to answer via data, identify appropriate methods to accurately & reliably measure … quality, but is focused on the following core areas: Product Health : Measuring the functional quality of our gaming products against key targets Software Development Lifecycle: Measuring our own and partner team's activity during development and the artifacts that contribute towards release confidence Customer Value : Understanding more »

Overview: Join our dynamic team as a Senior JavaScript Developer in our Hybrid Game Development department. You'll be pivotal in blending technical prowess and teamwork to deliver high-quality virtual i-gaming games. Your role involves coding, project planning, mentoring, and ensuring project success. Responsibilities: Lead … experience in a similar role. Strong planning and prioritization abilities. Excellent communication skills. Proficiency in HTML5, JavaScript (including ES6+ features), JSON, Node.js. Experience with game engines like Pixi.js or Phaser. Familiarity with source control (preferably Git) and unit testing in JavaScript. Beneficial Experience: Previous work in the iGaming industry. … Knowledge of video encoding and live streaming technologies. Familiarity with other development languages. Experience with automated testing and Agile methodologies. Relevant qualifications. Salary & Benefits: Annual salary: £50,000 to £55,000. Training portal for Business account for continuous learning. Employee discounts for various attractions, shopping, and holidays. Minimum more »

People Can Fly is one of the leading independent AAA games development studios with an international team of hundreds of talented individuals working from offices located in Poland, UK, Ireland, US, and Canada and from all over the world thanks to our remote work programs. Founded in … creative teams are currently working on several exciting titles: Gemini is our new project being developed with Square Enix; Maverick is a Triple-A game developed in collaboration with Microsoft Corporation; Bifrost, Victoria and Dagger are projects we're growing in the self-publishing model. We also have one … project. High level reporting to executive level on project risks, counter measures, and schedule progress. Qualifications/Experience 10+ years’ experience in a Technical Game Development in a leading role Proven experience in shipping GaaS games and the online services and architecture they require Experience in managing more »

pipelines Share knowledge and recommend best practices in your area of operation Ensure that produced and integrated assets respect the artistic vision of the game and meet the quality standards Creating art while following instructions to support creative production processes and is responsible for producing sketches or artwork, and … can explain concepts and user stories with confidence Qualifications Previous experience as a Senior or Lead Artist in the games industry Passion for games development and strong game culture Experience in the video game industry will be considered an advantage Experience in team leadership and management … Excellent knowledge of 2D & 3D software (3DS Max, Zbrush, with excellent knowledge in Photoshop or other equivalent packages) Good knowledge in game engines Strong artistic skills Excellent communication skills and teamwork oriented attitude Problem solving attitude Able to drive change and inspire others to generate new ideas Benefits Competitive more »

Glitch Games. You must be ambitious in your career, passionate about games, and self-motivated to create high-quality race tracks that leverage the game’s unique mechanics. Full-time On-site preferred; remote work possible. Competitive salary including bonus and incentive schemes. Requirements 5+ Years in Level Design … Genuinely excited about web3 and its application to games. Overlapping knowledge of complementary disciplines such as 3Cs, environment art, cinematography, composition, system design and game design. Proven track record of creating great levels. Responsibilities Own all things Level Design at Super Glitch Games. Work with Level Artists to create … dynamic cameras driven by variables. Create Design tooling to streamline processes. Identify opportunities where levels and gameplay systems can improve the quality of the game and improve processes. Benefits Competitive salary. Flexible working hours. Milestone bonuses. Share incentive plan. And more… About Us Super Glitch Games is an intimate more »

exciting opportunity for a Principal Unreal Engine Developer has arisen with the world’s leading provider of automated solutions for 3D character creation in game development This is a great opportunity for a Principal Unreal Engine Developer to work closely with the design and development more »

Games. You must be ambitious in your career, passionate about games, and self-motivated to create high-quality environment art that aligns with the game’s aesthetic. Full-time On-site preferred; remote work possible. Competitive salary including bonus and incentive schemes. Requirements 5+ Years in Environment Art, Blender … variables. Create Art tooling and templates. Ensure Environments are optimized and performant. Identify opportunities where pipeline and assets can improve the quality of the game and improve processes. Work closely with neighboring disciplines to ensure your environments work harmoniously with other content. Benefits Competitive salary. Flexible working hours. Milestone … bonuses. Share incentive plan. And more… About Us Super Glitch Games is an intimate team of industry experts scaling our game development studio to 15-20 like-minded, passionate, and ambitious creatives. Our games are genre and platform-agnostic. We are currently working on a mobile-first more »

Amiqus are currently working with a UK-based games development studio to help them find a Senior Animator to join their small team working on a popular multiplayer franchise. For this role, there looking for an experienced 3D Animator to work on both third person and first person more »

and self-motivated to create high-quality dynamic VFX that communicates critical information to the player with a visual flare that aligns with the game’s aesthetic. Full-time On-site preferred; remote work possible. Competitive salary including bonus and incentive schemes. Requirements 5+ Years in VFX & Unreal Engine. … driven by physics and cosmetic variables. Create VFX tooling and templates. Ensure VFX are optimized and performant. Identify opportunities where VFX can enhance the game’s quality. Work closely with neighboring disciplines to ensure VFX works harmoniously with other content. Benefits Competitive salary. Flexible working hours. Milestone bonuses. Share … incentive plan. And more… About Us Super Glitch Games is an intimate team of industry experts scaling our game development studio to 15-20 like-minded, passionate, and ambitious creatives. Our games are genre and platform-agnostic. We are currently working on a mobile-first web3 racing more »

team, we’re headquartered in sunny San Francisco ☀️ and sprinkled throughout the world. What you'll be doing: As a lead EMEA Business Development role at Sanlo, you set the standard of building a qualified pipeline of prospects and converting them into customers. This role requires an understanding … help Sanlo hit its revenue goals. We're looking for someone with: At least 3-6 years experience hitting or exceeding quota, selling to game development companies At least 3 years of sales/lead generation experience at a B2B tech company, with a consistent track record more »

on the lookout for an experienced VFX Artist to join our passionate and growing VFX Team, to work on a co-op strategy shooter game in development. The VFX team is responsible for all visual effects developed in Rebellions games. Not only particle effects, but screen post effects, material … debugging to fix the issues raised by testers Fully realise a space with the assets available to tell an interesting and varied story Reference game design documents to develop an understanding of the environments, objectives, atmospheres, story, and style of the project Apply best practices, production pipelines and workflows … Effects Easily able to translate concept and reference artwork into real-time particle effects Extensive knowledge and understanding of production pipelines and the video game development process Able to complete work independently with some direction Able to respond and adapt to changing circumstances Able to give and more »

JOB DESCRIPTION Title: Junior Software Engineer Intern FTC or Permanent: FTC Position Overview Get ready to kick-off your games development career at our company. We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic Software Engineer Intern to join our development team and work on the code … at our company, you will work closely with our award-winning development team where you will gain knowledge and experience of games development practices and software engineering to create experiences played by millions. This role will commence in May/June 2024. This duration of the … with source code. Key Responsibilities Iterate on existing features and mechanics. Work with Senior developers and gain in-depth knowledge of software and games development best practices. Help analyse/profile existing projects and improve upon them. Knowledge, Skills and Experience Currently pursuing a bachelors or masters level more »

focused work environment that puts community and innovation at its heart. Role Overview: As a Games Analyst, dive deep into data analysis to influence game design and marketing strategies. Work collaboratively with teams to forecast game performance and optimize player engagement. Key Responsibilities: Provide actionable insights through rigorous … data analysis to guide game development. Assess the impact of new features, conduct A/B tests, and support CRM strategies. Analyse player behaviour metrics such as churn, conversion rates, and LTV. Collaborate with marketing to refine campaigns and enhance user re-engagement. Qualifications: Proven background in analytics or … Located in the vibrant heart of London with global satellite offices. Dynamic, creative environment with a focus on innovation and growth. Regular social events, game launches, and community-building activities. If you are interested in this role please reach out to dan@ingamerecruitment.com with a resume. more »

Amiqus are currently working with an award winning, UK based games development studio to help them find a UI Artist to join their team. They are keen to bring in an ambitious artist who wants to develop their career within the team. As a UI Artist, you will … be working closely with the development team to create in-game UI/UX, and ensure that branding is consistent wherever it’s presented. Requirements: passion for games. working with the Unity Engine. with Adobe Suite. of wire-framing software (i.e., Figma or Adobe XD). design more »