Do you live to play video games? Are you driven to create incredibly fun and socially connected Mobile games? Do you aspire to lead a team that will conquer challenging online services forGames?Our client is looking for a Server Lead Programmer to join their team.As a Server Lead Programmer, you will be responsible for leading a team of programmers to executeon R&D investments. Reporting to the Director of Product Development, you will drive your teamto build online services that provide analytic, social and online game functionality to the portfolioof titles. You will also oversee efforts to port various titles to different platforms. Strongcommunication and leadership skills are essential to be successful in this role. ResponsibilitiesDeveloping online services with your team to bring online features to our games.Managing and mentoring a multi-disciplinary programming staff.Drive architectural discussions and inform decisions with senior management.Working on game design in conjunction with other senior staff.Creating and reviewing technical reports for management.Researching new platforms, technologies and techniques to improve efficiency and accuracy across projects.Must have Requirements5+ years in software engineering in online consumer products, video games and/or entertainment products.Deep understanding of client/server architecture, especially in virtualized environments.Web development background using open source technologies. (PHP, Javascript, WebServices)Experience with open source database technologies, such as Linux, MySQL or PostgreSQL.A passion for gaming, and understanding of the gaming industry.Demonstrated ability to managing a team to achieve results.Excellent communication and leadership skills. Nice to have Requirements Prior work experience with leading-edge mobile and smartphone devices such as iPhone and Android devices is a plus. (Java, C/C++/C#, or Objective-C)Experience with distributed storage systems, such as Cassandra.


Location:


Canada-ON-Toronto


Telecommute:




No (Onsite Position)



Contact Name:


Brad Gualtieri


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Contact Email:



gualtieri@iqpartners.com



Contact Comments:


This role is located in Etobicoke, Ontario. It is with a famoust console game developer in their social/mobile games division
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