Hi all,
Hope you are well! Just wanted to pop by and say we've added a new role to our Careers Page - we'd love to hear from experienced Online Systems Programmers! Overview:
We’re looking for an Online Systems Programmer to join Silent Games, a Double A game development studio based in Newcastle-upon-Tyne with a focus on RPG games that give players a sense of autonomy, mastery and purpose. As an Online Systems Programmer you'll be one of a small team of Programmers, working on the online infrastructure for our Asynchronous Multiplayer Features and other online systems. Our game is in early development, so you'll have the opportunity to build these systems from the ground up, in the way you feel is most effective and have autonomy and control over the online architecture.
Responsibilities:
Develop online infrastructure for our Asynchronous Multiplayer features and other online systems from scratch
Ensure information security and anti-cheat mechanisms
Writing clear, professional, and maintainable code
Proactively problem-solve performance and stability issues where necessary
Troubleshoot issues and create suitable solutions
Perform code reviews with the team to ensure code quality
Requirements
C++
Strong Knowledge of information security
Ability to work effectively with the gameplay team to create interfaces for client-side programmers to query and update the backend
Knowledge and experience implementing online backend systems for games
Server architecture and live ops
Understand game development pipelines from early concept to launch
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Desirables
Experience with Unreal Engine 4 and blueprints
Desire to work on RPG games with asynchronous multiplayer
Experience with Anti-Cheat systems/infrastructures
Knowledge of Python
Experience integrating online systems with Next Gen console requirements
Additional Information
Benefits
24 holidays + bank holidays + 2 community volunteering days annually
Private Healthcare including Dental Cashback and Mental Heath support
Annual Fitness & Wellbeing Allowance
Metro Travel Pass Scheme
Flexible working hours
Christmas Bonus
Christmas Studio Closure
Cycle to Work Scheme
Relocation Assistance
Easy Metro & Train Access
Hope to hear from you soon!
Sally