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Information Technology Consultant

Information Technology Consultant

Hybrid

South yorkshire, United kingdom

£ 15,000 /month

Freelance

19-11-2025

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Skills

Go CI/CD git CI/CD Pipelines

Job Specifications

Freelance IT Consultant – Unreal Engine Games Studio

Location: Hybrid – Minimum 3 days per week on-site – Non negotiable

Type: Freelance / Temporary

Duration: 6 months (paternity cover, possible extension)

Start: ASAP

The Role

We’re looking for a hands-on, strategic IT Consultant to keep our game development studio running smoothly during a key team member’s paternity leave. You’ll work closely with the IT team to ensure zero disruption to our Unreal Engine workflows and help us deliver world-class games.

This is a mix of day-to-day support and strategic improvements—perfect for someone who thrives in fast-paced, creative environments.

What You’ll Do

Keep things moving: Provide seamless cover for core IT functions and maintain continuity across projects.
Support Unreal workflows: Configure and optimise UE5 environments for PC and console development.
Manage builds & pipelines: Maintain automated build systems, source control, and deployment processes.
Handle dev kits: Oversee console dev kits and platform compliance.
Data & security: Forecast infrastructure needs, manage costs, and enforce IT security policies.
Be the go-to expert: Troubleshoot issues, document fixes, and share knowledge with the team.

What We’re Looking For

Essential:
Proven experience supporting Unreal Engine development teams.
Hands-on with UE5 setup, build systems, Perforce/Git, and CI/CD pipelines.
Familiarity with console dev kits (PlayStation, Xbox).
Strong troubleshooting and documentation skills.

Nice to Have:
AAA or mid-sized studio experience.
Knowledge of backup and asset storage strategies.
Experience with virtual production or cinematic workflows.

Success Looks Like

Smooth IT operations during cover period.
Stable, performant Unreal environments.
Build pipelines and dev kits running at full capacity.
Positive feedback from the team.

If you’re proactive, collaborative, and ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you. Day rates 350-500 per day , possible extension available too

Please note priority will be given to games industry experienced candidates as Unreal env experience is essential

Contact our exclusive recruiter stig.strand@amiqus.com

About the Company

Hello we’re Amiqus We’re a specialist, award-winning Games recruitment agency with over 20 years’ experience. Fuelled by our love of the industry and truck loads of coffee we’re on a mission to help more people find the right job, at the right time. Building relationships, creating networks and supporting industry growth is what we’re all about. From programmers to animators and artists to studio heads, we recruit for roles right across the Games industry at all levels. We’re passionate about the games industry and d... Know more