GAMEPLAY PROGRAMMER

Brighter Shores; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A game development company in Cambridge is looking for a game developer to design and code new content for their MMORPG. The ideal candidate will have programming experience, a flair for narrative design, and a passion for games. This is a full-time on-site position with competitive salary and benefits including health insurance and bonuses.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus

Health insurance

Free lunch in the office canteen

Workplace pension

Qualifications

• Experience in programming with any 'C' or Java-like language.
• Background in game development through professional, educational, or hobby projects.
• Passion for playing video games or board games.

Responsibilities

• Design and code new game content and mechanics.
• Create compelling stories, dialogue, and character lore.
• Collaborate with audio and graphics developers.

Skills

Programming in C or Java

Game design experience

Creative writing for dialogue

Team collaboration

Job description

Fen Research, creator of the MMORPG "Brighter Shores" is seeking an additional game developer. Following our successful launch in early November 2024, we're looking for a developer who can both design and code new content for the game.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Design and code new quests, professions, raids, minigames, events, new game mechanics, etc... using our in‑house game engine.
• Create compelling stories, dialogue, lore, characters, and world‑building elements that align with the game’s narrative.
• Work as part of a team, collaborating with our audio and graphics developers to realize everyone's ideas.

WHO YOU ARE

• A programmer with experience in any 'C' or Java like programming language, and experience working on video games in either a professional, educational or hobby capacity.
• A designer with a flair for narrative and dialogue.
• Someone who enjoys regularly playing video games or board games.
• Able to work in our Cambridge, UK, office. This is not a remote or hybrid position.
• 18 or older, and must have the right to work in the UK.

WHY FEN RESEARCH

• Competitive salary (amount depends on experience).
• Bonus, health insurance, free lunch in the office canteen, workplace pension.
• Be part of a passionate team that fosters creativity and collaboration.

To apply please email your cover letter and CV to: [emailprotected] . Please remember to state which position you are applying for.