Sr. MMO Game Developer (BHJOB20048_365) - ITmPowered : Job Details

Sr. MMO Game Developer

We are looking for Sr. Game Developers to engage in the development of MMO / MMORPG games, server-side code, and backend applications/systems. The ideal candidate should have a passion for games as well as an understanding of both the front end and scalable back-end systems. Understanding and experience in MMO programming, server-side code, and the correlation of game design elements, interactions, structure, etc., with the OOP code that drives those in the game is essential. This is a project to build an enterprise MMO with a base of millions of users.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent preferred.
• Background in Gaming / MMO / MMORPG Development.
• 5+ years programming experience with solid OOP – Lua, C/C++, Java, C#.
• Unreal Scripting experience; background in Python, C/C++, Java a plus.
• Strong Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) experience – understanding of inheritance, encapsulation, polymorphism, public, private, protected, classes, methods, interfaces – mechanics and best uses.
• Design patterns and frameworks – understanding of MVC frameworks (RobotLegs / PureMVC / etc.).
• Server-side OOP, socket, and asynchronous programming.
• Proficient with CS4, JIRA, Subversion.
• Experience with PHP, Python, Java, JavaScript, JSFL, and SmartFox an asset.
• Version control – confident working with SVN/CVS or similar version control system and revision best practices.
• Multi-language localization experience a major plus.

Other keys for success:

• Passion for developing games.
• Knowledge of MMORPG, MMO, AI (Artificial Intelligence) development, game architecture, and physics.
• Prior MMORPG tools/systems/engines – Unreal, Metaplace, Lua, Unrealscript, etc.
• Bachelor's in Computer Science or related discipline.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Program game structures and components in OOP Unreal Scripting as intended by Architect.
• Designs and develops Object-Oriented C++, Unreal Scripting in support of enterprise game architecture.
• Exceptional Object-Oriented Design (OOD) and software development/code management principles.
• Write maintainable code, working in a professional software engineering environment (with source control, dev/stage/prod release cycle, continuous deployment).
• Understand enterprise systems designs and follow technical designs while exceeding expectations.
• Generate creative solutions and tools.
• Reporting, planning, and documentation; all other tasks assigned by management.
• Passion for a great user experience; strong usability and design skills.