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Senior Network Programmer - Games Developer UK
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Senior Network Programmer - Games Developer UK
My client is one of the UK's most prolific and secure independent Games developers. Founded in 2003 they have had a string of successful titles across all gaming platforms working on major franchise titles for some of the most recognised Publishers in the games industry.
They are working on a number of exciting AAA titles and need to expand their team once more to make their games the best they can be.
They are now looking for a Senior Network Programmer whose primary responsibility is to design and implement low level network systems and implement network game play or enable network game play to be developed. Must also exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills, a high level of understanding towards game technology production and an adaptability to meet the needs of multiple projects utilizing common technology, when applicable.
Requirements:
. Development of technical design specification, implementation and test plans
. Testing, debugging and revision of new or legacy engine network systems
. Development of network systems appropriate to a given game
. Profiling, performance
-analysis, performance tuning
. Researching state of the art techniques and contributing innovative and original ideas towards all aspects of game networking
. Working with Technology Programmers, Development Directors, QA Testers and game project production staff
. Providing mentorship to Network Programmers
. Meet production schedules and deadlines
Knowledge Requirements:
. Proficiency in C/C++, with extensive industry experience
. Solid experience in console programming
. Excellent debugging and communication skills
. Practical experience with 3D math
. Worked on at least 2 shipped games
. Experience with at least one console network API on a shipped title
. Experience developing network game play on at least one shipped title
Preferred Knowledge
. Experience with source control systems
Ability To:
. Communicate effectively within a large group/multiple project environment
. Think critically, and apply analytical skills in resolving complex issues
. High personal standards as demonstrated in quality and pride of work
. Create complex systems from start to finish
. Quickly master proprietary tools and development processes
. To take direction and criticism
. Meet deadlines designated for team projects
. Professionalism and the ability to function well within a team
. Mentor less experienced programmers
. Self motivated
They offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits and generous holiday entitlement. The working environment is relaxed, friendly and built upon the basis of every team member having ownership and a realisable input in to the game they make. Only candidates who have the right to work in the EU can be considered thank you.
To ensure a speedy application please email your up to date CV in MS WORD FORMAT to officemanager@opmjobs.com or call me Max direct on +44 (0) 1206 214414 if you have any queries.
Opportunities like this don't come around often nor does it take long for them to be snapped up so get in touch now!
The salary bracket is approximate and is no guarantee of the income on offer. Salary and benefits will be discussed with candidates at interview with the company and are individually negotiated by OPM.
My client is one of the UK's most prolific and secure independent Games developers. Founded in 2003 they have had a string of successful titles across all gaming platforms working on major franchise titles for some of the most recognised Publishers in the games industry.
They are working on a number of exciting AAA titles and need to expand their team once more to make their games the best they can be.
They are now looking for a Senior Network Programmer whose primary responsibility is to design and implement low level network systems and implement network game play or enable network game play to be developed. Must also exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills, a high level of understanding towards game technology production and an adaptability to meet the needs of multiple projects utilizing common technology, when applicable.
Requirements:
. Development of technical design specification, implementation and test plans
. Testing, debugging and revision of new or legacy engine network systems
. Development of network systems appropriate to a given game
. Profiling, performance
-analysis, performance tuning
. Researching state of the art techniques and contributing innovative and original ideas towards all aspects of game networking
. Working with Technology Programmers, Development Directors, QA Testers and game project production staff
. Providing mentorship to Network Programmers
. Meet production schedules and deadlines
Knowledge Requirements:
. Proficiency in C/C++, with extensive industry experience
. Solid experience in console programming
. Excellent debugging and communication skills
. Practical experience with 3D math
. Worked on at least 2 shipped games
. Experience with at least one console network API on a shipped title
. Experience developing network game play on at least one shipped title
Preferred Knowledge
. Experience with source control systems
Ability To:
. Communicate effectively within a large group/multiple project environment
. Think critically, and apply analytical skills in resolving complex issues
. High personal standards as demonstrated in quality and pride of work
. Create complex systems from start to finish
. Quickly master proprietary tools and development processes
. To take direction and criticism
. Meet deadlines designated for team projects
. Professionalism and the ability to function well within a team
. Mentor less experienced programmers
. Self motivated
They offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits and generous holiday entitlement. The working environment is relaxed, friendly and built upon the basis of every team member having ownership and a realisable input in to the game they make. Only candidates who have the right to work in the EU can be considered thank you.
To ensure a speedy application please email your up to date CV in MS WORD FORMAT to officemanager@opmjobs.com or call me Max direct on +44 (0) 1206 214414 if you have any queries.
Opportunities like this don't come around often nor does it take long for them to be snapped up so get in touch now!
The salary bracket is approximate and is no guarantee of the income on offer. Salary and benefits will be discussed with candidates at interview with the company and are individually negotiated by OPM.