Software Development Engineer

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Job Description:

Our client has a requirement for 2 Software Development Engineers on a 5 month contract term.  The opportunities are located in Vancouver.

The Engineer must have 5 years+ in Programmer roles for game studios. The Engineer will be responsible for working on social and casual games for a variety of platforms, such as browser, messenger, and mobile. The Engineer will utilize a number of underlying technologies including C#, Actionscript3, Flash, and Silverlight. Software design and development tasks may include GUI, rendering, pipelines, AI/gameplay, social platform integration and/or systems work. You will be required to work with a team and implement specific features according to requirements and specifications given.

What makes this Special:

Our client has a prestigious reputation as one of the main players in the gaming world. This position offers an excellent work environment and an opportunity for personal learning. They are actively screening resumes and scheduling interviews to fill this position, so let one our professional resource managers represent you to the client, promote your skills, and help you prepare.

Requirement or Qualifications:

• Experience in Programming and gaming studios
• Experience with game development on multi-processor consoles is an asset.
• Experience with high-level languages like Java, C++, or C# is a requirement.
• Experience with modern web APIs and services is an asset.
• Experience shipping at least one professional video game or interactive web activity.
• Looking for 5 years+ in Programmer roles for game studios, must have industry-specific experience in addition to the technical skills.
• New media industry experience.
• Experience and interest in web-based technologies, social network ecosystems and gaming.
• Able to demonstrate knowledge of solid software engineering practices.
• BSc degree or equivalent experience/education.
• Legally permitted to work in Canada.

Candidate Profile

• Self-starter who works well with a team.
• Must be able to complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Must be comfortable working in many different areas.
• Dynamic problem solver.
• Passion for playing as well as coding video games and online experiences.
• Ability to mentor other software engineers.
• Good sense of humor.

Keywords:   Software Engineer, Game, programmer  web, social network, mobile

How to Apply:

Online:

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