Contract Network / Online Engineer – South East UK

One of the UK’s best studios is looking for a Network Programmer to join them to work on a Contract basis.

The studio is renowned for making entertaining games that engage millions of players around the world w

Do you have a passion for Online Engineering?

You’ll need to know about everything from object replication, through matchmaking, to game modes.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful engineer will work alongside a highly collaborative, multi-discipline team developing new and innovative online features for the various exciting projects the studio is working on. You will be responsible for writing code that delivers an awesome online experience. You should have experience in delivering features for large online applications to a high level of quality and stability.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Fluency in C++

Experience with C#, MySQL/SQL Server, NodeJS, Linux

Experience of Realtime game networking

Experience with delivering a service on the MEAN or LAMP stack (or similar), handling at least hundreds of requests per second

A passion for delivering bold new online features

Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multi-discipline team delivering game features

Ability to work with other senior engineers to develop strategies for solving large scale problems that affect the entire game

Ability to estimate work and provide accurate updates on progress

Creative approach to problem solving

Passion for delivery of quality software to high standards

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