Lead Server Engineer
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Overview

Qualifications:

  • Must have minimum of 5 years working experience in the software industry
  • Must have minimum 2 years of experience with leading a team of 3 or more developers on medium to large size software projects
  • Must have strong understanding of and experience with at least one industry standard server side language (Java or PHP)
  • Must have deep knowledge of and experience with the front-end programming (XHTML, JavaScript and so forth)
  • Must have strong knowledge of deployment and operations of at least one web application server (e.g. Apache)
  • Must have strong working knowledge of MS SQL Server or a similar relational database system
  • Must have strong working knowledge of Linux or similar OS.
  • Experience with Amazon Web Services in plus

Other Requirements:

  • Must have worked on at least 2 commercially released web applications (please provide links if publicly available)
  • Must be capable of learning new technologies and taking on mission critical challenges that involve configuring online servers to support millions of users
  • Strong communication skills are imperative.
  • Must be capable of handling pressure, taking responsibility, and identifying and resolving bottleneck, resource, and time constraint issues in the software production pipeline.
  • Must be dedicated and committed to delivering on project deadlines within a given timeframe. Must have a “do-what-it-takes” attitude!
  • Must be aware of security issues and best practices for securing web application deployments
  • Experience with hosting providers a strong plus
  • Must be sharp and quick-witted with a “puzzle solver” personality.
  • B.S. in CS or equivalent from a reputed institution
  • Knowledge of mobile games and their art pipeline a plus
  • Knowledge of the gaming industry, tools, and trends a plus
  • Knowledge of the QA process and tools a plus

Position description:

  • The candidate will lead the server-side development effort across multiple game titles. The programming will revolve around a mixture of Java, PHP and Linux based shell scripting.
  • Our company is an independent game design studio focusing on a global market, and it is essential to deliver a world class stable high quality product
  • We work in a fast-paced, challenging, and fun environment. In the process of designing and developing our projects, the candidate will get hands on experience in modern video game development from the concept phase through to product delivery.

If you are looking for a new challenge, want to work with creative and innovative people, and want to push the forefront of game development in Pakistan, apply for this job NOW!

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About MindstormStudios

We make fun, engaging, and awesome games! If that sounds like something you want to be a part of, we'd love to hear from you! We're on the lookout to grow our team of rockstars to create some of the world's best mobile strategy and arcade games! Check out our openings and apply today! Don't see a position you fit in? No worries, just email us and tell us why you'll be an awesome part of the team!