Online Programmer

Job Description

SUMMARY
Online programmers work to leverage technology to implement systems, features and tools for video games.
This position gives the opportunity to work on video games to tech enthusiasts who are dynamic and love to explore various technologies in a collaborative team environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work as a part of an agile development team, taking responsibility for organizing and planning their own work;
• Collect, interpret and analyze system/feature specifications to drive technical feasibility and the tech design;
• Translate the game/tech design into a realizable technical design;
• Assist with investigation, design and implementation of online tools, systems and features;
• Write code that is modular, self-contained and defensive, respects the architecture and observes the technical constraints such as network bandwidth restrictions, latency and packet loss;
• Collaborate with Quality Control to ensure online functionality is thoroughly tested;
• Ensure coding standards are followed and document implemented features;
• Write clear and well-structured code using the appropriate data structure and algorithms while bearing in mind performance, maintenance and architectural requirements;
• Stay up-to-date with the latest development in your domain and technology in general;
• Perform code review for peers and assist less experienced programmers;
• Support the Lead Programmer in any ad-hoc duties and requests.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Good knowledge of object oriented development;
• Working experience of C/C++, and online frameworks like .NET, REACT;
• Excellent communication skills in spoken and written English;
• Good interpersonal and communication skills;
• Good analytical and synthesis skills;
• Ability to debug networked/asynchronous systems;
• Understanding of speed and memory considerations, and able to implement basic optimisations;
• Knowledge of common algorithms, data structures and patterns, and their application;
• Ability to analyse and debug unfamiliar code of a reasonable complexity to understand, extend and refactor functionality of an existing module;
• Knowledge of different software development methods such as Test Driven Development, Unit Testing, Agile, etc;
• Able to plan and estimate their own tasks and ensure timely delivery of work;
• Ability to collaborate and resolve problems;
• Ability to adapt to change;

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or computer engineering or equivalent;
• Minimum 3 years’ & above experience in software programming, ideally in the video game industry or any other relevant experience.
• Experience in software design patterns and UML;

Additional Information

Ubisoft Offers:

• International collaboration game projects & AAA IP’s.
• Access to cutting-edge hardware.
• Experience using hottest internally developed game engines.
• Proficient and fun-to-work-with colleagues.

Ubisoft India is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all interested parties. The studio welcomes and encourages applications from differently-abled people. We thank you for your interest, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Company Description

Ubisoft is a leading developer and publisher of video games worldwide whose brand portfolio covers blockbusters such as Assassin’s Creed, Watch Dogs, The Division, Prince of Persia ,Splinter Cell, Ghost Recon, Rainbow Six, Rayman, Just Dance as well as games for the whole family, from Imagine and Petz to Raving Rabbids. To continue building on its achievements for the future, Ubisoft is looking for new talent for its growing Indian studios!

We favor diversity, creativity, drive and team spirit. If you have the skills and the desire to succeed, we want you to be a part of this exciting period of growth

To continue building on its achievements for the future, Ubisoft is looking for talented candidates for its growing Indian studios!