Senior Network Programmer Games NW of England - Ref 2242

We are working with a PC and console studio based in the NW of England crafting their own IPs as well as working on AAA titles.  We’re looking to grow our world-class team and nurture our own titles. This role is offered onsite with some remote working if you are UK, Ireland or Portugal based.

What will you do?

• Assist in choosing real-time multiplayer network technologies and matchmaking
• Research and implement multiplayer game mechanics and infrastructure
• Project features in this area from start to finish including prototyping, architecture, profiling and maintenance
• Collaborating with server team on integration approaches
• Support and mentor junior members of the team, building up their skills and upholding best practice in this area
• Ensure techniques and implementations achieve optimal results for PC and console and optimise performance
• Identify technical and developmental risks and find solutions

What skills do you need?

• REST API
• Authentication systems
• Sockets. Web Sockets
• Compression
• Online presence
• Integrating UI and network TRCs
• Security strategies
• Anticheat and encryption knowledge
• Unreal, CloudScript a bonus

Benefits

No crunch, advancement, training, great worklife balance

Applications

Please forward your CV to cvs@big-planet.biz quoting reference 2242.

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