Software Engineer, Java (Contract)

Ravenwake; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 56,481 - 61,992; Part time

Job summary

A leading video game development studio is seeking a Software Engineer to work remotely from Canada. The successful candidate will maintain and expand existing systems, develop new web services and functionality, and provide feedback on technology direction. Candidates should possess strong Java programming skills, experience with Spring Framework and SQL, as well as excellent communication abilities. Join us to craft immersive gaming experiences that inspire and engage players worldwide.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Computer Science or relevant field, or equivalent experience.
• Strong experience in Java Programming and best practices.
• Familiarity with SQL and NoSQL databases.

Responsibilities

• Work with limited supervision and handle multiple tasks.
• Maintain and expand existing systems.
• Develop and integrate new product flows.

Skills

Java Programming

Spring Framework

SQL Programming

Linux tools and scripting

Excellent communication skills

Education

B.S. in Computer Science or Related Field

2 Years Software Engineering Professional Experience

4 Years Software Engineering Professional Experience

Tools

Spring Boot

NoSQL databases

Web Technologies: JavaScript, TypeScript

Cloud Technologies: AWS, Docker

Job description

Position Title: Software Engineer

Department: Platform

Employee Type: Temp

Location: Remote (BC, Canada)

Salary Range: $41 - $45/hour CAD

Ravenwake Games is the newest studio within Enad Global 7, a global leader in video game development and publishing. Backed by iconic franchises such as EverQuest®, PlanetSide®, DC Universe™ Online, Dungeons & Dragons Online®, The Lord of the Rings Online™, Magic: The Gathering Online, and MechWarrior®, we draw on a legacy of genre‑defining experiences. We’re committed to delivering entertainment that inspires, engages, and unites players around the world. At Ravenwake Games, our mission is to craft immersive worlds that bring players together, build vibrant communities, and deliver unforgettable gameplay at every turn.

Overview

We are looking for a skilled and motivated software engineer to help on a variety of fun and interesting projects.

Responsibilities

• This position will work with limited supervision and be able to handle concurrent tasking
• Maintain and expand existing systems
• Develop and integrate new product flowsAdding new functionality to existing systems as well as new web services, micro services
• Refactoring Code into current technologies
• Providing feedback to the team on technology direction
• Participate in researching and resolving customer issues

Qualifications

• B.S. in Computer Science or Related Field / OR A.S. in Computer Science or Related Field AND 2 Years Software Engineering Professional Experience / OR 4 Years Software Engineering Professional Experience / OR A.S. in Computer Science or Related Field AND 2 Years Software Engineering Professional Experience / OR 4 Years Software Engineering Professional Experience
• Java Programming with strong data structure, design and algorithm principles, including Object-oriented analysis and design (OOAD), Design Patterns, Architecture Patterns, Refactoring and best practices.
• Strong Spring Framework, Spring Boot experience
• Web applications/Web services/micro-services/API design and development
• Experience with various networking protocols (HTTP, TCP, UDP) and related domain specific languages (SOAP, XML, JSON)
• SQL Programming and a familiarity with one or more NoSQL databases
• Working knowledge with Linux tools and scripting languages
• Experience trouble shooting and debugging production environments
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to communicate effectively to both technical and nontechnical audiences

Additional Skills (a plus)

• Languages: C++, C#, Python, PHP
• Concurrency/Multithreaded programming
• Java Performance Tuning
• Java Web Frameworks (e.g. Apache Struts 2)
• Java JPA/Hibernate/JDBC, JMS, JUnit
• Web Technologies: JavaScript, TypeScript, Angular, Node.js
• Web APIs/REST API: Facebook, YouTube, Twitch, PayPal
• Web, network, and Linux security: SSL, TLS, OAUTH, MFA, TFA, Central Authentication Service (CAS), OWASP Top Ten, etc.
• Cloud Technologies such as: AWS, Cloud Foundry, Kubernetes, Docker, Chef, Ansible, Kafka
• Continuous integration and continuous delivery CI/CD systems: Jenkins, GitLab, GitHub
• Investigating, designing, and delivering scalable systems with high concurrency and availability on the Linux platform
• Monitoring and alerting systems with trend analysis
• Various build systems and tools

Ravenwake is an Equal Opportunity Employer.