Senior UI Programmer
Company Description
Sr UII Programmer - Remote
Project: Dagger
Department: Code
Location: Remote
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 made our mark on the shooter genre with titles such as Painkiller, Bulletstorm, Gears of War: Judgment, and Outriders. We are one of the most experienced Unreal Engine studios in the industry and we are expanding it with in-house solutions called PCF Framework.
Our creative teams are currently working on several exciting titles: Gemini is our new project being developed with Square Enix; Bifrost, Victoria and Dagger are projects we're growing in the self-publishing model. We also have one project in the concept phase – Red; as well as two projects in VR technology – Green Hell VR and Thunder - a new project based on one of the IPs from the Group’s portfolio.
With over 20 years of experience, PCF sets out to explore new horizons. We aim to combine our expertise with creativity of the best and most forward-thinking talents in the industry to work together on the new generation of action games for the global gaming community.
If you decide to accompany us on this journey, you’ll have a chance to perfect your craft and expand your knowledge, working alongside leaders in the industry on bringing a brand-new unique experience to the players worldwide.
Project Dagger is a yet unannounced AAA action- adventure game developed by our North American team supported by PCF’s European studios.
Job Description
People Can Fly development team is hungry for a User Interface developer. We are
looking for an experienced developer, who is already working in the industry. You will be working on best-in-class UI for AAA games for multiple platforms - PC, Xbox, PlayStation,and more; work closely with UX designers, game designers, and gameplay programmers to achieve that.
Our mission is to create high-quality, responsive UI, which is vital for the best gaming experience. We aim to create stunning, performant interfaces with the most modern tools, leveraging the best features of C++, UMG and Unreal Engine.
In this role you will:
- Cooperate with Design, Tech Leads & production to establish visual and functional specifications
- Prototype UI solutions and polish them to AAA level
- Write clean, efficient, meticulously commented JavaScript, HTML, CSS code
- Design and develop scalable frontend solutions
- Test, debug, profile and optimize implementations
- Create design documentation according to Team Standards
- Actively attend to code review
- Occasionally support Lead in recruitment projects with HR collaboration
- Occasionally can onboard new hires
Qualifications
- Typically 6 years of web development experience
- Shipped-title experience
- Knowledge of design relating to user-interface and ergonomics
- Excellent knowledge of HTML5, CSS3
- Excellent knowledge of JavaScript and JavaScript Frameworks
- Expertise in developing and testing across multiple platforms
- Proficiency with Atlassian software (JIRA, Confluence)
- Proficiency with Swarm and Perforce
- Solid understanding of game development processes
- Solid communication skills
- Ability to write solid, reliable, efficient code
- Being able to work efficiently under tight deadlines
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
- Open-minded team player attitude
- Strong work ethic and self-motivated
- Passionate about playing and making video games
Nice to have
- Knowledge of design relating to user-interface and ergonomics
- Shipped AAA title experience
- JIRA, Swarm and Perforce Knowledge
- BS (or higher) in Computer Science or similar discipline (Physics, Math, EE, etc.)
Additional Information
What we offer:
Canada
- Benefit package 100% paid by PCF. Insurance company reimburses 100% of claims (Up to $1000 per service a year, as well as individual family coverage).
- Full Dental coverage, including major dental and orthodontics.
- 4% RRSP matching before tax deductions, 100% vested on day 1.
- Paid week off during Winter Holidays.
- 20 paid vacation days and 5 paid sick days.
- Free virtual health and mental wellbeing sessions included in the plan for members and their dependents.
- A competitive salary and performance-based annual bonuses.
- Personal development opportunities and ability to work in a global environment.
- Work in a creative team with people full of passion for what they do.