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Software Developer - Server

For decades, Wizards of the Coast has connected people around the world through play and imagination, with core games that have defined their genres - Magic: The Gathering® and Dungeons & Dragons®. We want to offer more ways to connect and play as the company grows. And that’s where you come in.

WHAT IS THIS ROLE ALL ABOUT?

We are looking for an experienced engineer to help build and maintain scalable cloud services that will support vast legions of players. As a Software Developer, you will cultivate solutions across multiple technology stacks to support new and existing features. In close collaboration with designers, artists, and other specialists, you'll be one of the main drivers of designs and decisions within the team.

Day to Day Responsibilities For This Wizard

• Develops software across a variety of platforms, undertaking design, development, documentation, testing and subsequent ongoing support of new and existing features
• Handle prioritization of tasks, bugs, design iteration, and user/tester feedback
• You provide reasonable estimates of time and materials required to complete vision and scope goals outlined by the Development Manager
• Responsible for code reviews, unit testing, troubleshooting / analysis of your and other team member code

Problem Solving

• Grasps issues quickly and makes educated, critical discernments in the absence of complete information
• Understands the technical challenges that arise from developing online games on multiple platforms
• You are able to work with a variety of other departments to build technical requirements
• Communicates well and does not hesitate to initiate dialog with the significant partners
• Takes initiative and enjoys working independently as well as with a team

AM I QUALIFIED? (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)

Experience Creating and Casting these Spells:

• 5-8 years software design experience
• 3-5 years of online game development experience
• 3-5 years working with C# and .NET

Knowledge, Abilities and Characteristics of the Ideal Wizard:

• Experience building software solutions using AWS Technologies
• Experience with MongoDB or other NoSQL data storage technologies
• Experience with scalable distributed systems
• Working knowledge of containers and orchestration
• Willingness to help tackle and resolve technical problems as they arise
• Ability to conduct effective requirements gathering and analysis
• Sound knowledge of software engineering, software engineering methodologies, and the impact of early decisions on later development stages of software projects
• Willingness to mentor and guide other team members
• Working knowledge of Unity toolset is a plus
• Experience with Service Fabric is a plus

We are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

The above is intended to describe the general content of and the requirements for satisfactory performance in this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of the duties, responsibilities, or requirements of the position.