Unreal Engine & Back-End Developer
About us:
VestGames GmbH is an emerging company from Datteln, Germany, mainly specialized in video game development, offering its employees the opportunity to work together with an enthusiastic team on
innovative and original projects.
Position:
We are looking for a full-time developer (Unreal Engine / C++ & Back-End).
The position is in-house or remote, or a combination of both.
Job Description:
Develop video games for PC & Console using Unreal Engine 4 with the following responsibilities:
Gameplay Programming
Network Programming
Back-End Development for GaaS Applications
What we offer:
A fresh and open-minded atmosphere in a growing company
Teamwork and short decision-making processes
Work with responsibility in one of the most creative and exciting industries
Free refreshments: Coffee, water, tea, soft drinks, snacks
Flexible working hours (core working hours 10 am – 4 pm)
The possibility to work from home
Requirements:
Very good knowledge with development in Unreal Engine 4 (Blueprints & C++)
Good knowledge of at least one object-oriented programming language
Good knowledge of software design, algorithms and data structures
Basic knowledge of networking for multiplayer applications with UE4 (replication)
Basic knowledge of the Unreal Engine source code
Experience with back-end development (Golang, optional: Node.js/Javascript)
Familiarity with game-related 3D mathematical concepts
Experience of usage of a VCS (Git or Perforce)
Other Skills:
Good communication-skills in English
Ability to understand and address user needs
Ability to take initiative
Ability to solve problems
Ability to work as part of a team as well as autonomously
Be able to take criticism
Be results oriented
Willing to tackle tasks that may be challenging and out of your comfort zone.
Nice to have:
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or comparable
Previously developed a shipped title
Experience with the development of multiplayer titles
Experience with development and integration of BaaS systems (Gamesparks, Playfab, or others)
Experience with AWS services (Lambda, DynamoDB, API Gateways)
Experience with the development of plugins for Unreal
Knowledge of shaders and the Material Editor or Game AI
Experience with porting to consoles
Location:
On-site (Datteln, NRW, Germany), Remote, or a combination of both
Want to work with us?
Please send your CV, earliest possible starting date, salary expectations and portfolio to us.
We can’t wait to hear from you! You can send your application here or to jobs@vestgames.com.