applicants

Department: Information Technology/Production

Start Date: ASAP

Junior Software Developer

We are looking for a proactive entry level individual with a broad knowledge of modern web technologies to join our team. The ideal candidate will be involved in building complex, reliable tools using a web interface while constantly working with production staff and artists to assess on other production needs.

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Developing and maintaining in-house client/server web-based tracking systems and various production pipeline tools.
• Planning and implementing robust software to accommodate the new challenges in upcoming studio projects.
• Liaising with production staff to implement new tools and processes to aid their needs.
• Inventing, analyzing, optimizing algorithms or data structures to improve our current systems

• Helping to define the user model and user interface for new and existing production tools.

Qualifications:

• B.Sc in Computing Science or equivalent experience.
• Solid foundation with software development methodologies, client/server paradigm and object-oriented paradigms.
• Good working knowledge of web-based technologies including PHP, Perl, JavaScript, VBScript, and HTML/CSS.
• Strong SQL skills and knowledge of relational database design. Experience with MySQL is preferred.
• Solid background in mathematics.
• Must be able to write clean, maintainable code.
• User Interface design would be an asset.
• Ability to take direction well and execute on a project with limited supervision.
• Quick learner with excellent organizational skills and strong communication skills.

• Excellent time management skills and with good work ethics.

The following skills are not required but are good complements:

• Knowledge of C++, Java, or Python
• Background in computer graphics to help understand the production work performed at Nerd Corps.

• Knowledge of 3D Animation tools such as Autodesk Softimage or Maya

Note: Successful applicants must be a Canadian citizen or possess landed immigrant status and be willing to work at Nerd Corps Studio in Vancouver, BC Canada.

We would like to convey our sincere thanks to all those who express interest in being a part of the Nerd Corps team. Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications we receive we may be unable to reply to all applicants.

No Phone Calls Please.

Mail:
Nerd Corps Entertainment, Inc.
Level 3, 1256 East 6th Avenue
Vancouver BC
V5T 1E7