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Web Applications Programmer
Insomniac Games | Burbank CA 91504 USA | Full Time | Posted: 01/03/2013
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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 |
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| Job Level | Mid-Level |
| Categories | Programmer / Engineer |
| Work Site | On site |
| Platforms | Browser Based Games |
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| How to apply | Applications are no longer accepted for this job posting. |
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| Primary Phone | - |
| Job Code | Web A |