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Senior Tools Programmer

United Kingdom, Nottingham · Job Posted March 21, 2026
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Job Description

As a Senior Tools Programmer, you will help to develop the tools and pipelines for the content creators. You will act as a mentor and role model for the team, assisting and guiding the more junior team members. You will bring to bear your experience to solve problems encountered by the content creation teams ensuring they can work efficiently and to streamline the content processes.

Job Responsibility

  • Develop and extend tools systems primarily focused on digital content creation packages
  • Solve the day-to-day problems encountered by the content creators ensuring that they can work effectively
  • Communicate effectively with the content teams to ensure that problems are identified and solved in a timely manner
  • Guide and mentor junior team members to help develop skills and share knowledge
  • Collaborate with both other members of the team and the users to unsure the systems developed are effective and complete
  • Write clear, maintainable, and decoupled code
  • Maintain documentation for the users of the tools systems and as a reference for future development
  • Keep abreast of the latest developments, industry trends and technologies

Requirements

  • Significant experience in software development either within or outside game development
  • Competency in a range of software development tools, environments and platforms including Visual Studio and Perforce
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects, balancing priorities to meet deadlines
  • High level of proficiency in relevant tools, technologies, or methodologies associated with the role
  • Experience in mentoring and supporting junior colleagues, contributing to their professional growth
  • Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to adapt to evolving business needs
  • Passion for continuous learning and professional development
  • A track record of delivering high-quality work with attention to detail and a commitment to excellence
  • Experience in working with digital content creation packages such as 3DS Max, Maya and Photoshop

What we offer

  • Core hours 9.30am – 4pm, remaining hours worked flexibly
  • Relocation support to Nottingham, UK (if required)
  • Holiday allowance that increases with service (to a maximum of 30 days plus statutory public holidays)
  • Annual pay reviews
  • Company pension contribution that increases with service
  • Company enhanced full pay for maternity leave for the first 26 weeks (to qualifying expectant mothers)
  • Clear career progression within Dambuster Studios
  • Studio funded learning and development opportunities
  • Modern game development environment with the latest technologies
  • Vibrant, modern city centre location with good transport links
  • Fully subsidised gym membership with Virgin gym (Nottingham)
  • Annual Christmas party and Summer Family BBQ
  • Quarterly company funded cross-team events
  • Free financial advice
  • Employee referral bonus scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Weekly office treats, including breakfast on Monday and pastries on Friday

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