Remote Senior Network Programmer AAA – REF 2775

Our client is a well-established video game studio in search of a Senior Network Programmer to join their exciting team and assist with their latest projects. This role is offered fully remote.

What you will be doing:

• Be responsible for programming and implementing the required online solutions for the latest project
• Report to the Lead Network Programmer
• Follow best practises, development processes and coding standards
• Architect from high level systems to low level performance tweaks in C/C++
• Build tools and workflows to enable developer efficiency and autonomy
• Help and mentor junior members of your team
• Coordinate as part of your team, to establish quality goals and performance budgets relating to the online functionalities of the project
• Research and develop new technologies applicable to the project

Who you are:

• 5+ years of programming experience (at least 3 in a Senior role in UE)
• 2+ Shipped AA/AAA titles (at least 1 in a Senior role and in UE)
• Strong C & C++ skills
• Exposure to AWS or other Cloud Service Provider technologies
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic
• Proficiency and knowledge of Unreal Engine 4/5
• Network infrastructure and optimization experience
• Experience debugging multi-threaded Client/Server symbol-less systems in a run time environment
• Matchmaking, Late-Join and Host Migration implementations
• Replication Frameworks for entire game/gameplay systems
• Great English written and verbal communication skills
• Optimized Packet Compression/Decompression strategies for games

Benefits:

• Flexible working hours with no crunch
• Remote/home working option
• Supportive and inclusive work environment
• Company social events
• Professional learning and development opportunities

Application:

To apply please forward your CV to cvs@big-planet.biz quoting the reference 2775.

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