Job Title: SR. SERVER ENGINEER
| Job ID: | 01NGA29 |
| Date Posted: | |
| Category: | Programmers |
| Location: | Near Boston |
| Position Type: | Programming |
| Salary Range: | Open |
| Experience: | AS3 and client Java script experience |
| Desired Education: | Open |
| Description: | Sr. Server Engineer with experience in online, web, and social networking games. This engineer is responsible for the rapid development of highly efficient server-side code supporting massively multiplayer online, mobile, and social networking games in an exciting, high paced environment. This person should be a self-starter and comfortable within an agile requirements definition environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES • Design and development of highly efficient and scalable game server as well as assisting in the development of already designed components • Collaborate with web, client, and external web service providers on the implementation of a complete gameplay and management solution • Actively participate in the game development process and be comfortable engaging the team and resolving issues. Work directly with talented designers, artists, and production to ensure the smooth development of quality products. QUALIFICATIONS • Solid J2SE multithreaded application design and development • AS3 and client Java script experience • Server design and development experience - Backend game development experience on multiple titles • A high-level understanding of game development, client side network development, and server side development. Be able to take us through pre-pro to a live online game. Know the entire process, risk areas, and decisions needed for success. • Solid time estimation and reporting skills and the ability to reassess estimates based on functionality changes. • Team player with excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Able to work effectively with a dynamic team under deadline pressures and live environment • Pluses: Experience with: o Project Darkstar Experience o Scala experience o Database management o ANT & Perforce |