Software Developer

Activate; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Activate, Canada's first full-scale interactive gaming facility, seeks a seasoned Software Developer. You will develop game software, enhance features, and collaborate with engineers to drive core applications in a dynamic, sales-oriented environment. This role requires a degree in Computer Science and significant development experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software development required.
• Experience in sales-driven software development teams is crucial.
• Willingness to work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Develop game software and new features for the interactive gaming facility.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on UI design and standards.
• Maintain and improve software development processes.

Skills

C++

PHP

MySQL

PowerShell

Node.js

Game design

Android development

iOS development

Arduino

Raspberry Pi

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Certificate / Diploma in Software Development

Tools

Amazon Web Services

MS SQL Server

Vue.JS

Docker

Windows

Linux

Job description

Activate Games is Canada’s first full-scale interactive gaming facility. We are looking to expand our team with the addition of a seasoned Software Developer. In this position, you will work with a small team of computer engineers and programmers who design and maintain the core software (both front-end and back-end) behind an interactive human-scale gaming facility. You will be responsible for developing game software, new features and products, maintenance and other interactive applications.

The successful candidate is experienced and thrives in a high-paced environment with competing priorities and enjoys a sales-focused software development environment.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Share technical expertise and development of revenue-generating features
• Define and iteratively improve software development timeframes, standards, and processes

Front-End Development

• Demonstrate proficiency developing web-based user interfaces that adhere to design systems and brand standards
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure visual standards are met
• Execute on developing mockups or wireframes from inception to production
• Accurately identify specific issues in user experience and provide recommendations and codified solutions to influence the design

Back-End Development

• Develop software (games, services, and APIs) using a variety of development tools, including C++, PHP, MySQL, PowerShell, and Node.js
• Create maintainable and extensible web applications with clean, portable, self-documenting code
• Develop effective and efficient solutions based on technical requirements produced through team collaboration

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering, or Certificate / Diploma in Software Development is required
• Experience working in sales-driven software development teams
• 5+ years of experience in software development is required
• Willingness to work irregular hours if / when needed, including evenings and weekends
• Must have daily reliable transportation to Activate locations for deployment and software testing

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

• Game design experience, video game or otherwise
• Experience developing Android and / or iOS apps
• Experience using Arduino, Raspberry Pi, or other microcontroller platforms
• Familiarity with Amazon Web Services (SES, S3, etc.)
• Proficiency in an assortment of technologies, including MS SQL Server, Vue.JS, Docker, Windows and / or Linux, and microservice architectures

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