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Lead Unreal Programmer

Frima Studio · Canada · back to the listing

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What this role officially is

software manager — ESCO, the EU occupation classification

Software managers oversee the acquisition and development of software systems in order to provide support to all organisational units. They also monitor the results and quality of the different software solutions and projects implemented in the organisation.

Also known as: applications manager, software managers, ICT applications manager, software applications manager, soft manager

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What your weeks are going to look like

• Daily Scrum meetings;

• Build a trusted relationship with the partner by acting as the main point of contact within your area of expertise;

• Contribute to the various stages of design and development of a video game on a mobile platform within a multidisciplinary production team;

• Maintain smooth communication with other departments (design, art, production) to ensure optimal integration of all project components;

• Provide your expertise to determine the most appropriate technical approaches to achieve the desired project outcomes;

• Ensure code quality and adherence to development best practices (code reviews, testing, optimization);

• Mobilize, mentor, and support your direct team through ongoing coaching and continuous feedback;

• Collaborate with the Technical Director (Core Team) to ensure alignment with company standards.

In short, a leadership role where you remain hands-on technically, with evolving responsibilities, a stimulating mobile project, and FUN on a daily basis!

What we're looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or another related field combined with equivalent experience;

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in development;

• Experience as a Lead Programmer or in a similar role;

• Strong command of the Unreal game engine;

• Excellent knowledge of C++ and strong optimization skills;

• Ability to travel abroad when required;

• Strong oral and written communication skills in both French and English. English proficiency is required, as we collaborate with English-speaking partners.

What we value in our team

• Demonstrated curiosity for new technologies;

• Strong team leadership skills;

• Ability to mobilize and mentor others;

• Excellent stress management in a fast-paced environment;

• Diplomacy, patience, resourcefulness, organization, and rigor.

Come and make a difference with us! #FrimaLife

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The masculine gender is used only to lighten the text. Only selected candidates will be contacted.

Ready to take your career to the next level? Frima is looking for a Lead Unreal Programmer to manage a team on one of our mobile project!

We are Frima, a video game development studio based in Quebec City and Montreal for over 20 years1 , bringing together hundreds of passionate talents united by a single ambition: to create unforgettable games across all platforms.

We take care of our people

• 4.5 days of work per week, year-round. (Friday pm off);

• Truly flexible working: 100% remote (for residents of the province of Quebec), hybrid or 100% in person, the choice is yours;

• Up to 7 weeks vacation per year, sick days & personal days: your well-being is important to us.

• Complete group insurance from day one;

• A contribution to your RRSP;

• 400$ allowance towards the purchase of ergonomic equipment.

Life at the Studio

• Access to chair massages, fresh fruit and snacks, gym, sports activities, etc;

• Regular presentations of projects and new developments: we keep our team up to date on all Frima developments;

• Close-knit, caring and inclusive teams, even remotely!

• Come and discover the rest for yourself!

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