Game Developer

Company: Kforce
Location: Boca Raton
Posted on: May 2, 2021

Job Description:

Kforce has a client in Boca Raton, FL that is seeking a remote Game Developer.Summary:The Simulation Developer creates simulations in the Unity game engine and performs self-guided work, demonstrates in-depth technical knowledge, and mentors other team members. They work with a cross-disciplinary team of game designers, instructional designers, software developers, content developers, artists, and nursing experts to create educational simulations that train nursing students.Job Tasks:Develops new features, products and improves existing features: * Programs in Unity to implement and improve features, fix bugs, and architect new systems * Builds tools to increase development velocity * Documents design, functionality, and code * Prepares and deploys builds to CloudFront and s3 Collaborates with a cross-functional team: * Participates in design studios * Identifies MVP solutions for new projects * Participates in Scrum processes - (e.g. plan/review/retro, daily stand-ups, maintaining board, identifying risks and blockers * Supports testing of software (e.g. putting builds on dev or staging for internal and alpha testing) Iterates based on internal testing and user feedback: * Observes and documents user testing (e.g. student using our system) * Contributes in code reviews and architecture planning meetings * Troubleshoots issues, investigates problem reports, and develops approaches to identifying bugs * Develops tests to promote quality Mentors new team members: * Effectively guides new team members to develop their skills in software development best-practices derived from literature, personal experience, or company historical decision * B.S. or B.A. degree in Computing or Design (e.g. Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Interactive Media Design) or 5-6 years of related work experience and an A.S. degree in related Computing or Design discipline * 3-5 years of experience developing in Unity 3D or similar game engine Preferred: * Computer graphics specialization: knowledge of 3D transforms, graphics pipeline, and shaders * Completed projects using Object-Oriented Development (e.g. in C , C#, or Java) * Completed projects using an Agile Methodology and SCRUM Framework * Completed projects using version control (e.g. SVN, Git) * Completed projects using test-driven development, unit testing, and integration tests in a framework (e.g.: NUnit) Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.*Compensation Type:*Hours

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