Lead Programmer in Québec

Ready to take your career to the next level? Frima is looking for a Lead Programmer to join a multidisciplinary team on one of our co-development projects! We are Frima, a video game development studio based in Quebec City and Montreal for over 20 years, bringing together hundreds of passionate talents united by a single ambition: to create unforgettable games across all platforms.

We take care of our people:

• 4.5-day workweek, year-round (Friday afternoons off)
• Truly flexible work arrangements: remote, hybrid, or in-office—the choice is yours
• Up to 7 weeks of vacation per year, sick days, and personal days: your well-being matters to us
• Comprehensive group insurance coverage starting the day you join
• A contribution to your RRSP
• A $400 allowance for purchasing ergonomic equipment
• Access to chair massages, fresh fruit and snacks, a gym, sports activities, and more
• Regular presentations on projects and new developments: we keep our team informed about what’s happening at Frima
• Close-knit, supportive, and inclusive teams—even when working remotely!

Job Description:

What your weeks are going to look like:

• Determine the most appropriate technical means to achieve the project’s objectives, taking into account constraints (technical, budgetary, and time-related)
• Ensure smooth communication with other departments (design, art, production) to ensure optimal integration of the project’s various components
• Monitor schedules and deliverables in accordance with the initial technical plan and anticipate any necessary adjustments
• Identify and propose solutions to technical issues that could impact production
• Ensure code optimization and system performance to guarantee optimal fluidity and stability
• Organize and lead regular meetings with the team to track progress, anticipate risks, and verify that deadlines are being met
• Assist programmers in resolving technical issues and provide support when they encounter roadblocks
• Motivate, guide, and support the direct team by providing coaching through continuous feedback
• Contribute to the development of skills and internal talent in your area of expertise by rigorously monitoring performance and developing relevant training plans tailored to corporate needs and strategic directions
• Build a relationship of trust with the partner and serve as the point of contact in your area of expertise
• Participate in project reviews and post-mortems
• Ensure partner satisfaction by maintaining transparency and rigorously tracking requests and necessary adjustments
• Participate in discussions with other leads and Director to share best practices and technical innovations
• Develop and optimize, in collaboration with your team, reusable tools and features to improve the efficiency of your project
• Contribute to the improvement of development processes and methods to optimize productivity and the quality of deliverables

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field, combined with experience deemed equivalent
• At least five (5) years of experience in video game programming
• Experience as a lead programmer or in a similar role
• Strong proficiency in C++ and optimization skills
• Proficiency with the Unreal game engine is a significant asset
• Good understanding of the various hardware and software layers involved in the execution of a video game
• Excellent command of French and English (written and spoken). English skills are required to perform the job, as we collaborate with English-speaking partners
• Ability to travel internationally as needed

What we value in our team:

• Ability to anticipate and manage risks throughout the development process
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills to ensure projects are delivered on time
• Excellent communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
• Demonstrated curiosity about new technologies
• Proven strong team and project leadership skills
• Ability to motivate and mentor
• Strong analytical and synthesis skills, and the ability to communicate ideas clearly
• Excellent critical evaluation of a finished product
• Ability to question assumptions
• Diplomacy, patience, resourcefulness, organization, and attention to detail