Lead Programmer (Mobile Games)

Proficient in C/C++ and Java
• Knowledge of software development tools and techniques relating to building releases, version control, testing, and debugging.
• Practical experience of game development
• Knowledge of 2D & 3D programming.
• Expert knowledge in one of the following areas, Optimisation, 3D rendering, AI, Portability and framework, Audio/Video
• Good communication skills and an ability to work both as part of a team and on your own.
• Ability to instruct and train
• An awareness of mobile games and games industry in general.

Based in our Bucharest office and reporting directly to the Producer, the main purpose of this role is the reference development of mobile games.

Essential responsibilities and duties

• Projects – actively participate in all stages of a project life cycle in conjunction with the full project team (design, art, QA, etc). This includes pre-production, game development (accurate estimates, features implemented as requested), and smooth/timely handover into porting. Ensure all project deliverables are maintained to appropriate standards.

• Software Development Processes/Practices – understand and apply “best practices”. This includes use of I-play Coding Standards (to ensure ease of porting), ease of localisation, build process, version control, bug tracking, test & debug techniques, and software design and development.

• Expert – lead software development within at least one specific area of mobile game development and provide a knowledge base within I-play. Develop this knowledge and impart the information both through support, training and written communication.

• Mobile games Expertise – Knowledge of mobile devices, mobile games, and carrier certification criteria, & carrier requirements (e.g. Game Lobby).

Offer:
- new subsidiary of a dynamic company with great career opportunities
- office located in a very accessible area
- relaxation area
- international working environment
- excellent salary package

If you are interested in applying for this job, please send your resume at: ro-recruitment@iplay.com, mentioning Ref. Code "LP-Ref3" in the subject line. Please send English CV's only.

I-play is a wholly owned subsidiary of Oberon Media, the world's leading casual games company. Oberon's Game Centre platform, is the industry standard and has been adopted by many of the world's largest corporations. The platform combines casual game content, merchandizing and features to fulfill each partner's specific needs. Oberon Media's publishing arm works with the industry's best, award-winning game developers to produce the top-selling casual games, which can be played in more than a dozen languages on PC, web-based, mobile and console platforms.
Founded in 2003, Oberon Media is headquartered in New York, with offices in North America, Europe and Asia.

When you want to play games on your mobile, the last thing you need is a lot of techno babble; you just want to play. And with I-play, that's exactly what happens - we make it easy to find, load and play the games you want, whoever and wherever you are. After all, it's your phone - the power to play should be in your hands. That's why I-play.

If you can inspire, create and contribute to our growing organization, come and play with us!

www.oberon-media.com; www.iplay.com