Software Development Engineer

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About the Job

Our client has a requirement for a Software Development Engineer for a 6 Month Contract opportunity.  The position is located in Vancouver, BC.

What makes this Special

Our client is one of the largest computer technology corporations in the world. They develop, manufacture, license, and support a wide range of software products for computing devices.  Known for what is generally described as a developer-centric business culture, they are a worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

Role 

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. The Engineer will be required to work with a team and implement specific features according to requirements and specifications given.

Requirements or Qualifications

Qualified Candidates will have:

• Experience with game development on multi-processor consoles is an asset
• Experience with high-level languages like C++, C# or Java 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
• 1-2+ year’s current game or new media industry experience
• Experience and interest in web-based technologies, social network ecosystems and gaming
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of solid software engineering practices
• BSc degree or equivalent experience/education
• Legally permitted to work in Canada
• 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
• Experience coding video games and online experiences
• Passion for video games
• Ability to mentor other software engineers

How to Apply

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