Online Engineer
Lighthouse Games
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Royal Leamington Spa • 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
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Mid-LevelSenior
Tech Stack
DockerKubernetes
About the role
- Working closely with the design and technical teams to implement robust and scalable online solutions
- Produce clean and robust code, following all standards and guidelines, including the use of automated testing processes
- Working with first party network services such as PSN, Xbox Live, and Steam, and custom internal and 3rd party APIs, such a Playfab and OpenMatch
- Establish online service features such as matchmaking, friends, and commerce
- Champion quality within Lighthouse Games and our online services development
- Seek out opportunities to improve your skills as a game developer
- Actively take part in our collaborative and creative team spirit
Requirements
- Experience working in Online/Networking on one or more previous titles
- Passion for all things multiplayer and online, with a drive to deliver a world class user experience
- Solid understanding of code architecture best practices
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to plan and meet scheduled goals
- Passion for gaming and game development
- Experience in Unreal Engine 4 or 5 (Desirable)
- Socket level experience (Desirable)
- Experience in Web Development (Desirable)
- Experience with Docker/Kubernetes (Desirable)
Benefits
- 25 Days Holiday, plus 1 day for your birthday
- Studio Shutdown between Christmas and New Year
- Discretionary Bonus Scheme
- Private Pension Scheme
- Private Healthcare
- Health and Well-Being Benefits
- Dental Care
- Optical treatments
- Mental Health Support
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
online solutionsclean codeautomated testingnetwork servicesAPIsmatchmakingcode architectureUnreal Engine 4Unreal Engine 5Web Development
Soft skills
communication skillsplanninggoal settingcollaborationcreativitypassion for gamingdrive for user experiencequality assuranceteam spiritskill improvement