Responsibilities
- Designing, prototyping and developing server-based multiplayer game systems
- Working across synchronous and asynchronous gameplay, tournaments and events, matchmaking, leaderboards, DLC and more
- Working very closely with designers, programmers and other disciplines to solve the many challenges involved in creating a high quality, scalable, secure and performant online user experience in the most efficient manner possible
- Growing our multiplayer service into innovative new areas across new titles, using the latest technology to develop the most compelling online experience for our players
- Designing and building new online functionality in a maintainable, robust and flexible manner, ensuring scalability and readiness for rapid post-launch updates in response to customer feedback
- Writing tools where necessary to empower artists, designers and customer services to administrate the online services as much as possible
- Be actively involved in design discussions to make best use of technology
Requirements
Previous and proven commercial experience as a server / network or backend developer, working in a high load environmentStrong technical design and code skills in suitable Web technologies and frameworks, including JavaScript / TypeScript and / or C# / .NET, Node.js, Azure / AWS / GCP, Kubernetes, SQL / NoSQL, RedisBroad experience of server / network programming and principles, including database design, replication, load balancing, reliable / unreliable messaging, latency minimisation, securityA passion for the latest Web technology, an interest in games a definite advantageBonus points
Games industry and / or Unity experience are desirable but not essentialBenefits
Life at HutchOur HQ is in the heart of Shoreditch in central London. We have additional offices in Dundee and Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia. We\'re an agile, creative team with people at the core of our values. We reward our employees with;Hutch is now a 4-Day Work Week companyFlexible working hoursRemote working 2 days per weekExcellent salaryPrivate health careEnhanced Maternity (18 weeks) and Paternity leave (6 weeks)Access to mental health initiatives such as private mental health coachingSupport to learn, develop and progress within HutchFree snacks and drinksSocial events, game launch parties, Thursday night drinks and much moreNote : This will mean that Hutch employees will work a maximum of 4 days per week (30 hours / week) Mon-Thurs, with zero reductions in pay (compared to a 5 day working week).Our Values
Transparent - Being transparent and open helps us to be trusted and fosters integrity.Humble - When we are humble we show humility, we let go of egos and we are self-aware.Collaborative - We value teamwork, the spirit of collaboration and the results of working together.Driven - We have drive and ambition and always push for the best results rather than settling.Adaptable - Demonstrating the ability to adapt ultimately helps us grow and helps us thrive in different situations.We value diversity and as an equal opportunity employer we encourage applications from all suitable applicants. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
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