We are a crowdfunded company and have a dedicated and enthusiastic community of backers who are helping us create the “Best Damn Space Sim Ever”. We want to build the best we can deliver and we believe wholeheartedly in the value of exceptional diverse talent.
The Senior Tools Programmer role (based in Manchester), entails taking full ownership for both existing tools and delivering greenfield developments using desktop and web technologies. From working with users to understand their needs and defining solutions; to producing technical and UI designs; researching implementation technologies and finally delivering and maintaining the perfect solution.
The Tools Team at Cloud Imperium Games develop and support a wide variety of tools to empower our users and make life easier for the talented developers of Star Citizen and Squadron 42. Working closely with Designers, Artists, Engineers, QA and Production, the team delivers tools and systems for automated testing, process support, data management, team co-ordination and more.
We publish a weekly update of our progress, along with trailers and streams of our main events at: https://www.youtube.com/c/RobertsSpaceInd
Founded in 2012, Cloud Imperium Games creates cutting-edge videogames that defy expectations. We’re currently developing Star Citizen, a record-breaking multiplayer online space sim, and Squadron 42, a cinematic single-player adventure set in the same universe. Join us as we break boundaries and make videogame history.
For more information about life at Cloud Imperium Games, check this out - https://youtu.be/cXjp7SRBpIA
What does a Senior Tools Programmer at CIG do?
Ensuring high standards are met, both in code quality and usability.
Planning and overseeing work for the team in conjunction with the Lead and Producer
Providing realistic estimates for work involved in all tasks and supporting the rest of the Tools Team on all projects
Work to continuously improve user experience, capabilities and performance
Mentor junior team members
What do we expect from our Senior Tools Programmers?
Proven commercial experience in C#, WPF or Blazor, and SQL
A passion for delivering great tools with great usability
Can work well in a co-operative team environment and has experience dealing with large and/or legacy code bases
Ability to work in an agile, cross-functional environment
CIG Diversity Statement
CIG is a global company, staunchly committed to cultivating a culture and workplace that celebrates all backgrounds, lifestyles, and perspectives. Together, we are creating a space where authentic recognition, appreciation, and understanding of the importance of diversity is fostered by everyone. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strive to build a team that represents all walks of life, and we want every employee to bring all the things that make them unique to the work environment. The universe is as vast and varied as the people in it, and it’s our differences that make it special.
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If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!