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PortalOne develops mobile-first “hybrid games” that combine games and live shows to give users a more engaging games experience, with stunning visuals and interactivity. This convergence of entertainment forms means that our workforce is a mix of people from diverse industries, all working as a single team to create new workflows and pipelines to support production and delivery of next generation gaming entertainment. With founders and colleagues who have pioneered #1 hits in the gaming, film and TV industries around the world, ours is a culture of embracing challenge and breaking through barriers to bring great entertainment to life.⠀⠀ ⠀

We are currently seeking:

Back-end Programmer⠀⠀⠀ ⠀

We're looking for candidates with strong back-end programming skills. Our product is an always-online mobile game and also has live broadcast events that combine show and gameplay. Some of the platforms we use are AWS (Amazon Web Services) and PlayFab. The product is based around Unreal Engine 4.⠀⠀ ⠀

You will be a back-end developer working on a relatively small but powerful team of talented and motivated specialists.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain scalable internet-based services using AWS and PlayFab.
  • Designing, implementing, and maintaining a stateless, serverless event-driven infrastructure.
  • Write clean code (optimized, scalable, and well-documented).
  • Assist in sprint planning and roadmaps with insights and technical advice.
  • Help other colleagues and work together with them to solve technical challenges.

Requirements

  • A minimum of 4 years of professional experience developing internet-based services.
  • Understanding of common architecture patterns, algorithms, data structures, and the ability to use them.
  • Ability to design and implement scalable synchronous and asynchronous web APIs using modern best practices.
  • Experience with the following technologies: JavaScript, HTML, CSS, NodeJS.
  • Deep understanding of Git.
  • Experience in development for mobile apps.
  • Full working proficiency in English.
  • Ability to learn quickly and work independently in an agile team.

Bonus Experience

  • Experience with the following technologies:
  • AWS (Lambda, DynamoDB, S3, Route53, CloudFront, etc)
  • TypeScript
  • serverless.com
  • PlayFab
  • Experience in development for VR / AR platforms (preferably games)
  • Experience with video streaming technologies
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines
  • Experience with C++ (in the context of Unreal Engine 4)
  • Computer Science degree/education

If your background does not match the requirements we have listed in some way, yet you believe you are a strong candidate for the position, please apply! Explain in your cover letter why this is the role for you. We carefully review every application we receive.⠀⠀⠀ ⠀

Working at PortalOne offers you:

  • Competitive salary
  • 25 paid vacation days per year, plus public holidays
  • 35 weeks of paid maternity and 10 weeks of paid paternity leave
  • Pension program
  • Healthcare insurance
  • Paid mobile phone subscription
  • Free daily lunch
  • Gym membership

You will be working in an environment that is supportive, team-oriented, and collaborative. Your work will have a direct influence on the development of our products.⠀⠀⠀ ⠀

In addition to the professional growth opportunities and general benefits, joining the PortalOne team also offers some nice lifestyle perks. Our offices are located in the heart of downtown Oslo, just a few minute’s walk from the waterfront and the central train station, granting easy access to all transportation.⠀⠀⠀ ⠀

We are residents of the MESH co-working space, so we are part of Scandinavia’s most vibrant community of innovative companies. You get arcade machines, ping-pong, networking, social activities, and a creative atmosphere all in one package. You will also enjoy free daily lunches prepared by the Italian chef in the MESH cafe as part of your employment package.⠀⠀⠀ ⠀

Oslo itself offers the opportunity to easily combine an urban lifestyle with outdoor pursuits. The full range of European clubs, coffee bars, and culture comes with the city, but with the added benefit of numerous summer and winter sporting activities just a subway ride away.⠀⠀⠀ ⠀

JOIN OUR TEAM!⠀⠀⠀ ⠀

Send cover letter and CV to the email at the link below.