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Reporting into the Project Manager, the J2ME/Brew programmer’s role will to develop and maintain software to meet agreed requirements within agreed timescales, meeting I-play’s quality standards.
Projects – actively participate in all stages of a project life cycle in conjunction with the full project team. Ensure teamwork with design, art, QA, etc. This includes pre-production (project feasibility), game development (accurate estimates, features implemented as requested), and conversion (porting to multiple devices/platforms). 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.
Software Development Tools & Languages – be competent in the use of all tools and languages used in game development. This includes J2ME, BREW/C++, Subversion, Ant, and IDE (Eclipse, Visual Studio). Stay abreast of new development tools/technology applicable to mobile game development and apply as appropriate.
Game Tools & Technology – Develop a broad understanding of existing I-play game tools & technology and contribute to ongoing re-usability. I-play Business Goals – gain an understanding of different I-play business units, their customers, goals, deliverables, and key dates (e.g. roadmap),
Be capable of using this knowledge to plan-ahead, assess impact, synchronise & prioritise efforts, and identify red flags.
Mobile Games Expertise – Knowledge of mobile devices, mobile games, and carrier certification criteria, & carrier requirements (e.g. Game Lobby).
- Knowledge of the software lifecycle .
- Good knowledge of software development techniques.
- Good use of the English language.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to understand commercial considerations.
- Ability to work to tight deadlines while maintaining high quality.
- Ability to work well within a small and dedicated team.
- Practical experience of game development using J2ME and/or C++.
- An awareness of mobile games and games industry in general.
At least one year of experience in software engineering in a business oriented environment
-new modern office located in a very accessible area
- new subsidiary of a dynamic company with great career opportunities
- excellent salary package
I-play brings the best in mobile entertainment to an audience of over one billion people via a network of over 120 carriers worldwide, including Sprint (NYSE:S), Verizon Wireless (NYSE:VZ), Cingular, Vodafone (LSE: VOD.L) and Telefonica Moviles (NYSE: TEM), amongst others and online portals including http://www.iplay.com/. I-play has been creating mobile games since 1998 and continues to spearhead the creation of mobile entertainment for the next generation. As one of the world\\\'s longest established and respected creators of mobile entertainment, the I-play brand stands for quality and the best in mobile development. A move into mobile video content via a license agreement with Universal Mobile Entertainment sees I-play offering the best clips from Universal Studios¿ most popular blockbuster movies.