Tech Programmer

Ubisoft Barcelona Mobile is seeking a Tech Programmer to help our team on their next adventure. In this position, you will report to the Lead Gameplay Programmer.

Your daily adventure:

• Analyze and understand video game development needs and assess their feasibility to best serve the production team.
• Review code and asset integration through the different stages of development to ensure the project is always structured and technically under control.
• Support the production functions, tools and system in the development pipeline to see how they could be enhanced to fulfill the intentions of the project.
• Create automation for build delivery to serve Production and QC needs.
• Create complex systems for the needs of the projects, like real time events managers, asset bundles managers, editor tools, and others.
• Analyze and correct defects in the tools, engine and pipelines.
• Identify and solve bottlenecks, reporting risks at a technical level to the lead programmer and other leads.
• Understand the roadmap / implementation of SDKs and how they work.
• Write robust, optimized and maintainable code.
• Document work to transfer knowledge and enable users to understand how to use the new systems and functions.
• Carry out all other related tasks.

Qualifications:

• 2 or more years of software development experience or the ability to demonstrate a strong level of software development skills amassed through other means.
• Excellent C# and Unity programming skills and experience, as well as advanced knowledge of Unity team workflow and integration pipeline.
• Familiar with C++, Java, Kotlin, and/or Objective-C.
• A solid foundation in computer science and software engineering, with strong competencies in data structures, algorithms, and software design.
• Comfortable with maintaining and improving existing solutions.

Soft Skills Requirements:

• Fluent English is mandatory.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical parties.
• Can-do / service-oriented attitude.
• Be a team player: We use agile development methods, where the team members are in permanent contact. An open mind and good communication skills are a must.
• Attention to detail, meticulous and organized working habits. Ability to multitask and to adapt easily to change.
• Passion for games and some knowledge of the games industry.

Nice to Haves:

• Experience with CI software (e.g., Jenkins, TeamCity, Buildbot).
• Experience in Rest API design.
• Experience with game editors, engines, and multiple art and animation pipelines.
• Spanish or Catalan is a plus.