Software Developer

Job Description

We're looking for a talented Mid-Level Unity Programmer to join our team at Playsport Games on a 12-month fixed-term contract. Following the recent announcement of Motorsport Manager PC 2 for PC, this fixed-term role offers the opportunity to play a key part in the next chapter of Playsport Games. The successful candidate will be dedicated to the development of this exciting new title, working alongside a passionate, highly motivated, and self-driven team com. mitted to delivering the next evolution of the Motorsport Manager franchise.

At Playsport, everyone has a voice. We're a collaborative team that values initiative, creativity, and continuous improvement, and we want you to feel empowered to make a meaningful impact on both our games and our studio.

What will you be doing at Miniclip?

• Develop gameplay systems, player-facing features, UI, tools and shared game components using Unity and C#.
• Own features throughout their lifecycle, from technical design and implementation through testing, release and live support.
• Translate user stories, feature specifications and design mock-ups into responsive, performant and maintainable gameplay solutions.
• Prototype, iterate and refine gameplay systems in collaboration with the Design team.
• Implement reusable components, views and gameplay modules following modern engineering practices.
• Integrate frontend systems with APIs, backend services and online infrastructure where appropriate.
• Write clean, maintainable, efficient and well-documented code.
• Work within technical constraints while maintaining high standards of quality and performance.
• Identify and implement performance improvements to ensure smooth rendering, responsiveness and low-latency gameplay.
• Participate in code reviews while contributing to coding standards and engineering best practices.
• Support automated testing, Continuous Integration pipelines, feature flags and release management processes.
• Investigate production issues, analyse incidents and contribute to debugging and resolution.
• Collaborate with Product, Design, Art, Production, QA and Engineering teams to assess technical trade-offs and deliver player-focused solutions.
• Produce technical documentation, contribute to design documentation and provide realistic development estimates.
• Improve internal tools, workflows and developer experience where possible.
• Be willing to support the team wherever needed to ensure successful delivery.
• Always focus on delivering the highest-quality experience possible for our players.

What are we looking for?

• 3+ years' professional experience developing commercial games with Unity.
• Strong C# programming skills.
• Excellent understanding of Unity architecture, systems, workflows and best practices.
• Experience implementing gameplay systems and player-facing features.
• Strong understanding of software engineering principles including clean architecture, maintainability and scalability.
• Ability to write efficient, optimised code suitable for multiple target platforms.
• Experience integrating client-side systems with backend services and APIs.
• Experience working with source control systems and collaborative development workflows.
• Understanding of automated testing and Continuous Integration practices.
• Ability to debug complex gameplay and technical issues.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage priorities independently.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Passion for creating exceptional games.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Experience working within Agile development methodologies
• Experience shipping mobile, PC, or console titles
• Experience working with Unity's URP pipeline

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