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Web Applications Programmer

Insomniac Games | Burbank CA 91504 USA | Full Time | Posted: 01/03/2013

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Insomniac Games is an independent videogame developer with award-winning hits for the PS, PS2 and PS3. We created the first three Spyro the Dragon games, and the Ratchet and Clank franchise. We are also the team behind Resistance: Fall of Man, Resistance 2, and most recently - Ratchet and Clank: All 4 One, and Resistance 3! We also have Fuse on the horizon! If that's not enough, we've also have been named one of the Best Small Companies to work for, and have two fantastic studios - one in Burbank, CA and one in Durham, North Carolina. Come check us out!

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Are you a double cap, with no foam, extra hot? Or a cup of joe with room for cream is more your style? Or possibly – a breakfast blend with two blues and moo is what you order? Or a skinny latte? Any way you look at it - Insomniac Games is looking for the perfect blend! We are looking for a programmer that could be responsible for any of the following web applications in their assigned duties: ActionScript 3, Javascript, MySQL database design, PHP coding and optimization, A/B test design and implementation, stat collection and stat querying systems, HTML, or CSS. This position will have a heavy emphasis on ActionScript3 and PHP programming. But it’s a variety!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities can include the following.

• Experience with Flash and ActionScript 3.0.
• Ability to create User Interface systems in code, and implement logic and flow of said UI
• Ability to educate artists as to efficient asset creation
• Experience coding in Javascript, HTML, and CSS
• Experience working in PHP programming, optimization, bandwidth reduction, CPU cycle reduction.
• Experience coding in MySQL database design and optimization.
• Ability to work with custom database backup, restore and rollback scripts.
• Expertise and understanding of working with security, data protection, and current anti-hacking technologies, and issues related to social gaming.
• Experience with payment gateways, financial transactions, transaction security.
• Experience with server deployment scripts, and deployment practices
• Experience in web server maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Ability to produce reusable and clean code in any of these languages
• Ability to adhere to established coding practices
• Ability to work independently and troubleshoot problems and issues.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Education and/or Experience needed for this position:
• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Degree in Computer Science is favorable.
• Experience programming with Flash, ActionScript3, PHP. Other programming experience a plus (C/C++, ObjC)
• Strong grasp of MS Word and Excel.
• Familiarity with Linux/Unix web server architecture a plus.

Other Skills that we are looking for: Strong communication skills. Art and design experience is a plus. Facebook/Social Gaming experience a plus, along with source control (Perforce, SVN, etc). Familiarity with UI/UX design is a plus.

If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for – then we want to hear from you. Please use the link below and apply directly to the spot. Thanks!

This job listing originated on Gamasutra.com, the game industry's leader.

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Location Burbank, CA, 91504, United States
Job Level Mid-Level
Categories Programmer / Engineer
Work Site On site
Platforms Browser Based Games

Location Maptop

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