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Technical Lead - Games Programming

United Kingdom
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Lead a team of 8 programmers on a high-profile external co-development project for a growing games studio in Manchester. Own technical direction, code quality, and build stability while collaborating with international publishing partners and senior leadership. Requires 7+ years in games industry, shipped UE4/UE5 title, and strong C++, Unreal Engine, and networking skills.

Key Highlights
Founding hire for new Manchester studio hub with team-building authority
Lead 8-person programming team on co-development project with international partners
Own technical direction, code quality, and build stability for multiplayer PC/console titles

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Key Responsibilities
Lead a team of 8 programmers on a high-profile external co-development project
Own technical direction, code quality, and build stability for multiplayer PC/console titles
Collaborate with Production and senior leadership on project execution
Work closely with external international partners and publishing stakeholders
Build and scale your own programming team as a founding hire of the Manchester hub
Technical Skills Required
C++ Unreal Engine Networking

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Benefits & Perks
UK Relocation Supported

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Nice to Have
Experience in contracted development or co-development for external publishers
Background in multiplayer game architecture at scale
Track record of building or scaling engineering teams

Job Description

Technical Lead | Manchester (In-Office/Hybrid)

Location: Manchester (UK Relocation Supported)

Type: Full-time, Permanent

Sector: Games | Multiplayer | PC/Console

About the Studio

A well-established independent games studio with a proven track record shipping high-quality multiplayer PC/console titles with global player bases. Known for their passionate team culture and their commitment to craft, they are now expanding with a brand new studio hub in Manchester. This is a rare ground-floor opportunity to be part of something being built from scratch.

About the Role

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Job Overview
Posted Jun 27, 2026
Employment Full-time
Experience Director
Location United Kingdom
Category Programming
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