Your Mission
As a Game Services Programmer at Improbable, you understand the core concepts of game services and use this knowledge to expand on the backend capabilities of the platform. You interpret the requirements of the game to design and implement the services necessary to support the product. You will also work with the platform team to surface challenges encountered in developing new features.
Competencies:
- Knowledge of scalable cloud-based architectures
- Knowledge of game platform compliance
- Excellent communication and team skills
- Ability to communicate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders (e.g. producers, artists, designers)
- Ability to establish technical requirements from creative or design-led pitches
- Ability to define and understand elements of game design documents and technical design documents
- Experience breaking down the development of a system into a number of manageable tasks
Experience with any of the following would be advantageous:
- Experience with implementing features for multiplayer games or online services
- Experience developing and working with databases
- Ability to leverage automation frameworks
- Experience with: Golang, Google Cloud, C#, Git, Terraform, & Kubernetes
The following would be considered an asset:
- Experience integrating features with Unreal Engine
- Proficiency programming in Go, C#, Python, and C++
- Experience working with cloud based infrastructure and tools such as Kubernetes
- Previous experience developing games for desktop or console
- A portfolio of projects/side projects
While we think the above experience could be important, we’re keen to hear from people that believe they have valuable experience to bring to the role. If you identify with the team and mission, but not all of our requirements, then please still apply!
COVID-19 Studio Guidelines
The health, safety, and well being of our team members is of the utmost importance to our studio. As such, we have transitioned to remote work by default until a time at which we can safely return to the office. This means that all interviews, "onsite" interviews, office tours, and onboarding will be done over videoconference (or phone).
We also recognize the impact the pandemic is having on all of us personally, and work hard to create a culture where mental health and wellness are valued and supported. If you have any questions or concerns about our studio policy, please don't hesitate to raise them with your recruiter.
About Us
Improbable is determined to foster an environment where people can do their best work and feel like they belong. We believe a healthy culture, strong values and contribution from a diverse range of individuals will help us to achieve success.
We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or any other legally protected status.
