Unity Programmer
Skyhook Games
Liverpool, United Kingdom
24 days ago
Role details
Contract type
Temporary contract Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours) Working hours
Shift work Languages
EnglishJob location
Remote
Liverpool, United Kingdom
Tech stack
JIRA
Software Debugging
Software Design Patterns
Video Game Development
Trello
Multiplatform
Job description
- The successful candidate will be responsible for working in Unity, implementing technical solutions for a wide variety of game elements and will work collaboratively with a team of designers, programmers and artists
- Involvement in all areas of game development including UI and simulation logic
- Independently create complete solutions from scratch
- Work as part of a team, but with plenty of opportunity to take responsibility on an individual level
- Contribute to architectural decisions and deliver high quality code
- Game coding for PC and console games
- To identify future trends in game technology and use to Skyhook's advantage
Any additional duties/ expectations as an employee of the company above and beyond specific job role
Requirements
We are looking for someone who is independent, and a strong team player. You know what it means to take responsibility and deliver quality focused titles. You enjoy working in a dynamic environment. You must have the ability to visualise how things should work and translate this into a functioning solution following established code style and structure., * Demonstrable professional game development experience, working as a Unity Programmer in a senior or lead position in a studio environment
- C# and Unity experience (of most areas of Unity) are essential to hit the ground running including a minimum of 1 shipped (retail) title built in Unity
- UI programming experience is essential
- Multiplatform experience is nice to have
- Being able to debug effectively is a huge plus
- Console and handheld industry experience a bonus
- Unreal and other engine experience is a bonus but Unity is the focus
- Ability to write cross platform, reusable and maintainable bug free code
- Strong knowledge of common game architecture and design patterns
- Ability to conceptualise, present and execute ideas to deadlines
- Able to break down complex problems and think logically without being micro managed
- Experience and ability to share best practices and mentor team members more junior than yourself
- Working knowledge of project methodologies incl. Trello, JIRA
Benefits & conditions
- Zero crunch culture
- Flexible working hours
- A 5-month fixed-term contract
- Flexible remote working (UK-based) with the option for onsite days when valuable
About the company
Build worlds that millions unwind in. Based in Liverpool, Skyhook Games is the studio behind Lawn Mowing Simulator and a trusted partner on the Train Sim World series, blending craft, technology and production discipline to deliver standout simulation experiences.
You'll join a team that also provides specialist art and development services to leading studios, so your work will span diverse projects and platforms., Some studios grind their way up from indie beginnings, others expand fast, aiming for AAA heights but in this world, one thing is certain:
The right crew determines whether you rise or fall.
That's where Just Wright rolls in. Not an agency. Not a middleman. Think of us as your strategic fixer connecting top-tier developers with studios hungry for success. We don't just place talent, we build futures, making sure teams are set up for the long game, not just a quick hire.
Your Heist Plan for Long-Term Growth
The games industry is a jungle of shifting landscapes, where opportunities and pitfalls come fast. To survive and thrive, studios need more than just bodies in seats-they need real allies who understand the grind.
Here's what we bring to your table:
* Recruitment without the grind - Strategic hires tailored to your studio's growth plans
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* Not just hires, long-term allies - Embedded support to keep your team thriving
* Seamless onboarding - No wasted time, no messy transitions-just pure efficiency
At Just Wright, we don't do cookie-cutter hires. We lock in the right people, match the right talent, and ensure the industry's top studios have the crew they need to dominate. You bring the vision, we bring the execution.