Senior Flash Game Engineer
Blue Fang Games is an independent game developer focused on applying proven game design and development principles to the new social, online and mobile game platforms. Our first Facebook game, Zoo Kingdom, is one of the fastest growing games on Facebook with over 1.5 million monthly active users and we’re just getting started! It is being praised by players and critics alike and is free-to-play at http://apps.facebook.com/zookingdom.
Our growing team is comprised of a singular combination of game industry veterans and online/social gaming talent and is focused on delivering original, dynamic experiences that stand out from all the “me-too” games out there.
BFG is looking for a Senior Flash Game Engineer with experience in online, web, and social networking games. This engineer is responsible for the rapid development of AS3 and Object Oriented game code. This person should be a detail focused flash wizard. This is not an art position or UI position – this is full game development.
Responsibilities
• Collaborate with other client, web service, and backend developers to implement game features
• Actively participate in the game development process, engaging the team, and resolving issues. Project/team experience is critical
• Work directly with talented designers, artists, and production to ensure the smooth development of quality products. Work with production to break down high level goals into tasks and timelines
• Participate actively in software design discussions. Architect and implement new game frameworks and APIs when necessary, and work with other engineers on module integration
• Program rich-media application using Flash Professional CS4, Flex Builder 3, and ActionScript 3.0
Qualifications
• Flash Professional CS4, Flex Builder 3, and ActionScript 3.0 expertise
• Solid time estimation and reporting skills and the ability to reassess estimates based on functionality changes
• Team player with excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Able to work effectively with a dynamic team under deadline pressures and live environment
• 4+ years combined industry experience developing games and data driven applications in ActionScript and OO programming languages
• Understanding of UI design principles, interaction design guidelines and usability methodologies.
• Experience with performance and optimization in flash
• Ability to write clean and re-usable code and use existing code in packages
• Knowledge of how to make things work across various OS and browser platforms
• Advanced knowledge of HTML, XHTML, XML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP a plus
• Experience with Java, J2EE, SQL Server and related web server technologies a plus
• Degree in computer science or equivalent a plus
This job is a full-time, on-site position. Individual contractors may apply – no recruiters or organizations. Compensation is dependent on skill, experience and salary history. Please, no phone calls.
