Server side developer

Job Title Server side developer
Job Category Programming
Skills Required Network / Online / Server
Location London
Job Description My client is a fresh indie games studio focused on creating quirky and original digital games. Based in Covent Garden, Central London they produce super high quality games on a range of platforms from Facebook and iPhone to the PSP.

They build custom games for clients such as EA, Disney, Nickelodeon and Cartoon Network. In addition we design and publish our own original games on a range of digital platforms. Some of their recent titles include Monsters (Probably) Stole My Princess! and Whos that Flying?!'

Key Responsibilities


You'll be working on building the next generation of connected games, implementing the backend frameworks, databases and systems that power our most complex content.

Typical games project timelines run for between 3-6 months. As a backend developer, you'll often be solely responsible for the implementation of the project from start to finish, working closely with the rest of the development team to make the magic happen.

Responsibilities include:

- Building backend game APIs & frameworks
- Building front-end, client side web applications in HTML5 / Javascript, etc
- Optimizing applications for extremely high volumes of traffic
- Actively suggest, design and develop new systems to accelerate our dev process
- Constantly exploring and learning new technologies

You'll have the opportunity to get stuck into some cutting edge projects with a team of talented, professional games developers, building games played by millions across the world.

Requirements

We're looking for applicants who can demonstrate the following:

- 2+ years of experience in developing object-orientated web apps using PHP
- An understanding of the techniques used for building high performance, scalable, maintainable software
- Familiarity with good development practices including source control, testing & automation
- Passion. It could be able the potential of online gaming or web development in general. Were looking for someone who genuinely cares about the quality of the work they produce.
- A good understanding of Linux
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills

These skills are also a plus:

- Front end development skills (HTML5, Javascript, etc)
- Knowledge of Flash, Android or iPhone development
- Experience in working with Facebook or other 3rd party APIs

Apply now, or for further information email franmulhern@recruit3d.com.
Salary
Date posted 19/03/2012
Recruiter This job is advertised on behalf of Recruit 3D using their internal reference .
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