Game-Play Programmer

Description

Game-Play Programmer

Job Description

The K20 Center at the University of Oklahoma is looking for an individual interested in infusing sound game mechanics into educational games. This position will focus on the game content coding of an interactive learning environment and will assist in developing and maintaining the systems that support the game's interface, world traversal, object and NPC interaction, controls, and other aspects on the game side of environment.

The Game-Play Programmer responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Ability to translate feature requests into actionable code within Unity
Creates tools that streamline development and help game designer and artists.
Help ensure integrity of game code-base
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.
Mentors less experienced members of the team.
Reports to the lead programmer.

Requirements

Ability to work within a defined development process.
Demonstrate advanced skills in at least one of these languages C#/C++/Java.
Proficient in the Unity 3D Game Engine
Must be able to apply analytical skills in resolving complex issues.
Ability to write clean, readable, portable, reliable, and optimized code.
Ability to create complex systems from start to finish.
Experience working with third party software
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field OR an equivalent combination of education/job related experience.
2+ years of experience in game development as a C# Programmer.
A personal interest in games and game development

Desired Skills / Extras

Skills

Excellent debugging and communication skills
Online game development experience
Strong problem solving and trouble-shooting skills
Imagines, envisions and devises new approaches, concepts, models, designs and processes.
Ability to mentor team members.
Communicates effectively with the development team.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to adapt to change.

Benefits

The University of Oklahoma offers a competitive benefits program that provides economic security and builds a solid base for future retirement needs. It is an important and valuable part of the compensation package offered to you.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.

If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy. To view the policy, visit http://www.hr.ou.edu/policies/tbtesting.asp.

Applicants will automatically be routed our website and MUST apply there for this position. The University of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity institution.

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