As a global gaming company, we’ve helped millions to fight their way through fearsome mobs in Minecraft Dungeons, battle each other and the environment in Rust Console Edition and most recently worked with Bethesda Game Studios to craft new adventures for Vault Dwellers around the world in Fallout 76.  

Most recently, we worked with Rockstar Games to bring the beloved western experience Red Dead Redemption and its horror companion Undead Nightmare together for the first time on the Nintendo Switch and modern PlayStation systems.

We strive to avoid crunch. Overtime is optional and always paid, and we offer flexible working hours to allow you to enjoy a normal family life whilst making great games. 

We’re looking for a Lead Programmer - Live Services to join our award winning team in Middlesbrough (UK), home to the beautiful North Yorkshire coastline and countryside. 

As a Lead Programmer at Double Eleven, you’ll be Responsible for leading a team of all multiplayer aspects of games from backend/servers and game clients

We can support UK relocation and have a dedicated People team on standby to assist you and your family with every step to us.  

Strictly no agencies (sorry guys!) and we’re unable to sponsor a visa for this role.

Would you enjoy

• Helping to create great games
• Being part of an amazing team working on multiple AAA titles
• Being trusted to work independently and proactively to the highest standards
• Working with experienced teams in the industry
• All that without having to sacrifice your work-life balance or worry for your job security

What you'll be doing

• Lead a team of Programmers - both Web and C++ Programmers - responsible for keeping live services up and running and allocate resources to projects depending on need
• Identify training needs for the team and also help give some hands-on training when required.
• Help architect, develop and maintain live services for our games
• Work with the Lead DevOps Engineer to architect and relay needs of project
• Be one of the primary points of contact for questions and concerns from our team as well as external vendors
• Collaborate with the QA Department to identify causes for any problems and possibly apply fixes.
• Work with other department leads and managers to help bring ideas to fruition and address any problems
• Work closely with the Code Manager & Principal Lead Programmer to report progress
• Identify cost optimisation opportunities within our infrastructure and code
• Participation in interviews and assessing potential new hires
• Managing and mentoring team members around direction, knowledge and applied practice 
• Plan, create and implement best practice security measures
• Help create documentation for planned implementations
• Actively coach team members by engaging with them on PDP’s, 1 to 1’s and support any progression of team members
• Developing highly efficient code for various projects
• Help plan, design and code multiplayer features

What we're looking for

• Direct experience of C++ used in game development
• Direct experience of Web development.
• Multiplayer design/development.
• Knowledge of server infrastructure best practices
• Knowledge of various backend systems such as PSN/Xbox Live/Nintendo etc
• Experience and good knowledge of good security practices used in game clients and backend servers.
• Server side knowledge of how various Web API’s work with consoles
• Knowledge of technical requirements of modern consoles
• Good understanding of how backend systems work and their implementation
• Direct experience of debugging practices
• Direct experience of of privacy, security and encryption
• Being able to manage a team effectively

Qualifications

• All relevant qualifications considered

What to expect

• Start your day any time between 8:00am and 10:00am
• 35 working hours per week with a flexible 1 hour lunch break 
• 29 days of holiday leave (20 days leave + 8 bank holidays + your birthday!)
• 8+ days discretionary annual leave during the end of year holiday break 
• 1 day off if you’re moving house  
• 5 additional days holiday for 5 years service and a further 5 days holiday added for your epic 10 years service milestone 
• A regularly benchmarked salary
• A personalised development plan mapped against our clear progression framework
• Vitality Private Healthcare, discounts and rewards for you and your family (upon the successful completion of your 6 month probationary period)
• Access to mental health support via Plumm (includes 4 free video counselling sessions per month) 
• Potential for annual performance bonuses and end of year bonuses
• Fast decision-making to allow you to  thrive  
• Cutting edge tools and workflows so you can focus on creativity
• State of the art studio facilities (VR setup, games room, book library, high spec kitchen area and more)   
• Free juice, hot drinks, and fruit
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee referral bonus (up to £2000!)
• UK relocation package which includes financial compensation and one to one support finding accommodation / schools etc
• Opportunity to attend and speak at global events as a Double Eleven Ambassador
• Many free parties to celebrate the summer sun, winter season and game milestones 
• In-studio wellbeing programmes and support
• Opportunity to contribute to our internal Employee Diversity and Equality Network
• Free game codes, game swag and merchandise
• Free on site parking 
• Team charity events 
• Sponsored studio activities such as football, game jams etc.  (and new suggestions are always welcome)  
• Opportunity to join our monthly, family-friendly  “Bus Tour” where we visit fun and interesting places across the North East 
• Previous activities have included ice skating, crazy golf, rock climbing and a visit to Forbidden Corner 
• Maternity, paternity, shared parental, adoption and dependent leave available 
• Christmas Saving Scheme

Ways to reach us

If you have a general query or if you need support with your application and/or an alternative way to apply, please do not hesitate to contact our Recruitment team at (url removed)