Lead Programmer

Description

Lead Programmer

Job Description

The K20 Center at the University of Oklahoma is looking for an enthusiastic and talented programmer interested in making a difference in education through games.This position will coordinate and work with other Project and Development staff to meet the planned schedule, defined feature set, and resource constraints to deliver a high-quality platform for a digital game-based learning game

The Lead programmer responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provides technical solutions and delivers clear, documented, tested and efficient code for various elements of the game.
• Anticipates, identifies and articulates problem areas and develops preventative solutions.
• Has a clear vision of how products should function and the ability to lead peers to share this vision.
• Solves complex problems in resourceful and effective ways.
• Participates in agile game development processes including pair programming and test driven development.
• Designs, implements, documents and tests software tasks that include system, engine, and game play components.
• Supports content creators in their work.
• Mentors less experienced members of the team.
• Reports to the K20 center Director of Innovative Technologies