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CAREERS WITH DLALA STUDIOS

Passionate Creators

We have people who have been here since day one in 2012, and people who are just starting their Dlala adventure. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran, or looking to take your first steps into the games industry, Dlala is here to nurture your talent, give you a seat at the table, and support you on your journey.

VACANCIES

Senior Programmer

SENIOR PROGRAMMER

£50,000 - £55,000 (DOE)
Hybrid

Dlala Studios is seeking an experienced programmer to join our award-winning team for the development of current and future titles.

You will be responsible for developing and maintaining a wide range of game focused features, systems and development tools. Collaboration with design, audio, art, animation, tech, and other disciplines is standard.

Applicants should have a genuine passion for software architecture and design.


Main Responsibilities:

  • Design, implement, and maintain systems and tools to support both gameplay and development
  • Write clear, maintainable, well-structured highly functional code
  • Working with existing code to fix bugs
  • Profile and optimize to remove bottlenecks
  • Collaborate with other programmers and disciplines as needed
  • Mentor and guide less experienced programmers as needed

 About You:

  • B.Sc. degree in computer science or equivalent experience
  • Worked on at least 2 console/PC titles throughout the development lifecycle
  • Expertise in C# and C++
  • Professional experience demonstrating proficiency in algorithm design, understanding of complexity, and software architecture and design
  • A good understanding of game technology, Unity Engine experience is desirable
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Experience working with small to medium sized teams

Benefits of Dlala Studios:

  • Flexible start times
  • Tech salary sacrifice scheme
  • Cycle salary sacrifice scheme
  • Unlimited paid leave
  • Free yoga sessions
  • Free confidential support, advice and counselling through Employee Assistance Programme (Health Assured)

Location:

This is a hybrid role, allowing remote working and working from the studio in Witham, Essex.

Salary:

£50,000-55,000

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HYBRID WORKPLACE MODEL

Individuals decide if they want to work from home, or at our office, which is always open and fully stocked with snacks for anyone who want to work from there. Or a mix of both!
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FLEXIBLE START TIMES

We trust everyone to manage their workday, so if starting earlier or later makes things easier, we are happy to accommodate!
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TECH & CYCLE SALARY SACRIFICE SCHEMES

Opportunity to participate in salary sacrifice schemes that save money AND spread the interest-free cost of new bikes, personal tech equipment and gift cards.
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PLANNED AND UNPLANNED TEAM FUN

From spontaneous BBQ's in the office garden, to whole-team trips to Disneyland Paris, we are big fans of having fun together as a team.
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UNLIMITED HOLIDAY

We'll work with you to get you the time you need, when you need it.
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DOG FRIENDLY OFFICE

For anyone working from the office, we have an open door policy for your dogs! Hugo rules the canine roost, and loves it when friends come to visit.
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YOGA

We have Yoga classes fortnightly at the studio for all employees!
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EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMME

Employees have 24-hour access to confidential support, advice and counselling if needed
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WELLBEING ALLOWANCE

£500 per year wellbeing allowance for counselling and therapies for welfare issues. This also includes alternative therapies such as massage, reflexology and more.
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PAID GAME SUBSCRIPTION SERVICE

We provide subscriptions for each employee for a chosen game service such as Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Playstation Plus, Nintendo Online, Apple Arcade or similar.