We are looking for a keen, adaptable, passionate, accountable employee who has proven experience in a Linux atmosphere. You should also have extensive knowledge
of MySQL, and server management. You will help manage different projects and have responsibility to help create new games and see the final product in the hands of millions of users.
Suggested Requirements
We are specifically looking for a Server Specialist to help maintain a server and become a valuable asset to our game team. Below is what we will be checking over your resume
for, what we will be interviewing you on and what we would like to see highlighted in your cover letter.
Games Experience
- Worked in the Video Games industry OR
- Worked in the Mobile industry OR
- You are developing your own game/engine as a hobby
Please outline this in your resume and your cover letter! We want to know that you have a passion for making Video Games.
In-depth Experience and Knowledge of :
Overall Programming Skills
- Systems: Linux, Fedora, Amazon EC2 Server (a Bonus!)
- Database Experience: MySQL, Oracle, or PostgreSQL
- Web Development: PHP, jQuery, Ruby on Rails (a Bonus!)
- Collaborative Programming: Source Control (SVN/Git/CVS/P4); Agile Development
- Clean, Bug-free Code: Memory Management, Performance & Optimization
- Design Patterns & Object-Oriented Design: Java, C++, Objective C (a Bonus!)
- Interfaces: Affine Transformations and Model View Controller
- Mobile Programming (Bonus!): iPhone SDK, Objective C, etc and work on Performance & Memory capped machines
Proven communication and interpersonal skills
Please include a cover letter outlining why you think you’re ready to be a Server Specialist with a Mobile Games company, and what your interests are within game development. What are your favorite games? What would you improve in your favourite games and why? What are some things that you look for in great games?
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