Online Programmer
TYPE
Full-time
LOCATION
Milan
JOB DESCRIPTION
We are looking for an experienced Online Programmer to join our high-caliber team based in Milan (Italy). This is a great chance to work on an innovative project which aims to deliver a brand new experience to PC / Console platforms. You will work in a cooperative, cross-disciplinary team environment to implement game features and systems with our proprietary and third-party engines.
DAILY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Extend online systems e.g. login, matchmaking, leaderboards, chat, achievements, etc.;
- Implement automatic scaling of the systems;
- Design and write clean, robust, maintainable code respecting the company’s standards;
- Collaborate with designers and other engineers to implement and fine-tune online game features;
- Ensure code performance through profiling and optimization.
- Design and maintain server infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform (GCP);
- Monitor online services and improve the quality of the online user experience;
- Follow and enhance existing development process;
- Feature estimation and reporting to Team Lead;
- Meeting deadlines.
QUALIFICATIONS
- At least 1 published title or at least 2 years of proven experience as a programmer on PC and consoles;
- Good knowledge of C++11 or later and programming methodologies (OOP, Data-driven, Service-oriented, etc.);
- Knowledge of console online architectures;
- Knowledge of backend technologies, server applications, databases and infrastructure;
- Experience with client-server architectures, basic network protocols such as TCP/IP and UDP, concurrency, and latency;
- Knowledge of programming algorithms and understanding multithreading on CPUs;
- Strong problem solving, conceptual and analytical skills;
- Good organizational skills, including the ability to work on multiple tasks and prioritize effectively;
- Open mind, strong communication skills and ability to work in a team;
- Proficiency in English;
- You’re passionate about games and creating games;
- A keen sense of fun gameplay.
NICE TO HAVE
- Knowledge of the Unreal Engine;
- Knowledge of Google Cloud Platform;
- Familiarity with Helix Core (Perforce).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONS
- A modern and relaxed studio atmosphere;
- A chance to work in a booming industry within an international team;
- Coffee, snacks and drinks at the office dispensers, and daily meal vouchers;
- Healthcare;
- Yearly Vouchers for goods or services, including discounts on the purchase of video games;
- 1-to-1 dedicated courses to improve personal skills (e.g. English language, soft skills or specific technical courses according to the needs of the team);
- Company Events (dinners, cultural and team building trips);
- Regular check-ups 1-to-1 with your manager and HR to assess performance, progress, difficulties, and periodic climate analyses;
- Career development: structured salary review process and individual growth path;
- Smart working policy to promote work-life balance;
- Free Shares Incentive Plan and production bonus.