Intermediate Software Developer (Remote)

A Little About Us

Making fans - That’s what we’re all about! Since our humble beginnings in 2011, these two words have driven Big Viking Games to become the successful company it is today. We are focused on making our mark as a next-generation, live operations games company.

We believe that each Viking is unique and brings exponential value to the company. In return, we provide Vikings with the opportunity to solve problems through continuous learning and fostering feedback, ultimately mastering their craft. By investing in our Vikings and in new technologies, we can continue our success for years to come.

We are at the beginning of a new adventure and rely on our team of skilled, enthusiastic, and collaborative Vikings to turn our ship towards a new horizon. With that in mind, we are on the hunt for exceptional talent to join us on this new journey and help hoist the sails!

The Nitty Gritty

Big Viking Games is on the hunt for an Intermediate Software Developer to join our Technology team! Reporting to our VP of Engineering, you'll be working alongside our other Developers on our two flagship games - YoWorld and FishWorld. The ideal candidate will be a generalist, having previous experience in a Full-Stack development role. This position is offered 100% remotely. 

The Duties:

• Write robust, efficient and maintainable code in Java, TypeScript, and PHP.
• Ability to write efficient SQL statements and work with MySQL
• Write tools in JavaScript and Javascript libraries
• Ability to do code reviews and provide feedback to other developers
• Use performance profilers, such as memory analyzers, CPU profilers and network sniffers to improve our existing code
• Experience with solving difficult bugs in production

The Requirements:

The Must Haves

• Completed post-secondary education in Computer Science or Engineering
• 3+ years of development experience - preferably in a full-stack environment  
• Previous experience having shipped multiple features in a live ops environment

The Nice to Haves

• Experience with TypeScript and React a strong plus
• Experience with PHP 
• Experience with Redis, Memcache, Docker, and Ansible would be highly beneficial
• A passion for playing mobile and online games
• F2P game development experience

The Loot:

• Health, Dental, Vision Benefits
• A generous amount of Paid Time Off (Vacation, Personal Days, Sick Days, Family Leave)
• Competitive Salaries
• Professional Growth
• Health & Wellness Benefits (Employee Assistance Program, Monthly Spending Account, Wellness Initiatives)
• Vikoins (Peer Recognition Program & Rewards)
• Stock Options
• Group RRSP
• Frequent remote events/meetings to stay connected with your peers and share company updates
• 100% Remote Work Environment 

Becoming a Viking:

Are you cut from our cloth? Does the idea of working for a gaming company and doing what you love every day get you so excited that you kind of want to scream? Great! Send us your resume!

Big Viking Games is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs. Accommodation may be provided in all parts of the hiring process.