Making fans - That’s what we’re all about! Since our humble beginnings in 2011, these two words have driven Big Viking Games to become the successful company it is today. We are focused on making our mark as a next-generation, live operations games company.
We believe that each Viking is unique and brings exponential value to the company. In return, we provide Vikings with the opportunity to solve problems through continuous learning and fostering feedback, ultimately mastering their craft. By investing in our Vikings and in new technologies, we can continue our success for years to come.
The Nitty Gritty
Big Viking Games is on the hunt for a Junior Software Developer to join our team! This position is remote within Ontario, Canada.
The Duties
- Write robust, efficient and maintainable code in Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, and PHP
- Ability to write efficient SQL statements and work with MySQL
- Write tools in JavaScript and Javascript libraries (React)
- Pick up new languages quickly
- Ability to do code reviews and provide feedback to other developers
Must Haves
- A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering is strongly preferred
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Javascript and React a strong plus
- Experience with PHP is a plus
- Experience with Redis, Memcache, Docker, Ansible would be highly beneficial
- A portfolio of games or game-related projects
- Enjoy playing games
- F2P game development experience
The Loot
- Competitive salaries, Group Retirement Savings Plan matching & participation in the Employee Stock Option Plan
- Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, and vision), including generous time off policies
- Lots of other great perks such as an Employee Assistance Program and allowance account
- To ensure our employees safety, we are currently working remotely
Becoming a Viking
Does the idea of working for a gaming company doing what you love everyday sound exciting? Great, we’d love to hear from you! Send us your resume and cover letter.
Big Viking Games is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs. Accommodation may be provided in all parts of the hiring process.