Junior Software Engineer

Lockwood Publishing Ltd

Junior Software Engineer helping develop, improve and support Avakin Life, a leading mobile game. Collaborating with experienced teams and contributing to real features and systems from day one.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeRemote • 🇬🇧 United KingdomJuniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong programming skills in C# and Unity, with a focus on developing engaging game experiences. Emphasizes collaboration, effective communication, and a proactive approach to problem-solving within a team environment.

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C# ProgrammingUnity DevelopmentAI-Assisted Development ToolsVersion Control SystemsMobile Game Development

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Hard Skills

C#UnityGame DevelopmentBug FixingClean Code PracticesAI ToolsMobile PlatformsGame JamsCollaborative ProjectsVersion Control

Soft Skills

Proactive MindsetGood CommunicationCuriosityCollaborationMentoring

Tools & Technologies

GitGitHub CopilotChatGPT

Industry Keywords

Game DevelopmentLive-Service GamesShared CodebaseUser Experience

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Unity

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop new features alongside experienced programmers
Fix bugs and improve existing systems
Write clean, readable and maintainable code
Ask questions and actively seek feedback
Develop your skills through mentoring and hands-on experience
Build confidence working within a large, shared codebase
Work closely with designers, artists, QA and producers
Share ideas, communicate your progress and support your teammates
Use AI tools responsibly to accelerate learning, explore solutions and improve code quality
Bring curiosity about emerging tools alongside strong engineering fundamentals

Requirements

What you’ll need

A genuine passion for games and building great experiences
Programming experience through education, personal projects, game jams or self-directed learning
A good understanding of C# and Unity fundamentals
Curiosity about AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot or ChatGPT
A proactive mindset, good communication skills and a collaborative approach
Bonus points if you have:
Built or released a personal game or app
Experience using Git or another version control system
Experience developing for mobile platforms or an understanding of live-service games
Participated in game jams or collaborative projects

Benefits

Comp & perks

Private Healthcare Plan
Pension Plan
Life Assurance
Work From Home
Training & Development
Employee Assistance Programme