Code Department Manager (across UK and Kuala Lumpur)

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Due to an internal promotion, we're looking for a Code Manager to join our multi-award winning team in Middlesbrough (UK), home to the beautiful North Yorkshire coastline and countryside.

As a Code Manager at Double Eleven, you'll lead a large team of talented engineers (100+ people) across the UK and Kuala Lumpur, to whom you'll communicate our vision, set priorities as well as mentor.

Your primary focus will be steering a team towards success. Success in this position hinges on your passion for guiding and supporting individuals, ensuring their development and wellbeing via effective and continuous people management. This commitment will pave the way for delivering unparalleled technical excellence in AAA projects for our valued partners.

You'll be the guiding force that transforms challenges into opportunities, fosters innovation and cultivates a culture of empowerment. Your critical thinking ability, exceptional communication skills and passion for supporting others will be critical to Double Eleven's continued success.

As a unique bonus, you'll have the opportunity to travel to Kuala Lumpur to connect with your teams in person.

Curious to know more about Double Eleven? 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're happy to consider remote working for this position or alternatively we can also offer UK relocation and have a dedicated People team on standby to assist you and your family with every step to us.

Feel free to reach out to Jo Luke (Talent Manager) supporting this vacancy in advance of your application for an informal chat if preferred (jobs@double11.com)

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, coach, mentor and inspire a team of talented engineers with overall responsibility for department goals, appraisals, performance and development
• Set the bar in terms of role modelling behaviour, values and technical capability to maintain our high performance engineering culture
• Organise frequent 1-2-1s with Code Leads and keep a close eye on the technical state of all projects
• Provide motivation and mentorship
• Manage programmer resources across all of our projects; work with Code Leads to accurately plan, scope and budget their projects
• Take overall responsibility for recruitment within the Code Department, establishing where new hires are required
• Oversee the provision of training within the department in conjunction with support from our Learning & Development team
• Oversee the personal and professional development of our programmers via our Professional Development Plans
• Be the final arbiter in any employee relations cases (i.e. disciplinary, capability etc) within the department
• Manage and develop our entry level programmes for undergraduate placements
• Be a brand ambassador: represent the Code Department - and the company - at internal and external events
• Work with Code Leads to improve the overall software development process and drive cross-discipline initiatives
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends in video game technology

What we're looking for

• Significant experience in the video games industry with varied exposure and direct experience of multiple shipped projects
• Proven people-management experience with particular confidence around directing others, managing and measuring work and listening skills
• Courage, perseverance and confident interpersonal skills
• A strong engineering background with a broad knowledge of platforms, engines, languages and specialist skills
• Excellent communication skills ensuring good stakeholder relations whilst collaborating with various other department managers across the business, and across time zones.

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 Jo (Talent Manager) at jobs@double11.com