Unity Solution Architect - Backend (Illuvium Zero)

Job Description

Contribute to the design, development and technical delivery of the Illuvium Zero mobile game. The ideal candidate would be someone who can make significant contributions to both the design and the development of a backend for a Unity game using AWS Serverless (Lambda, DynamoDB, SQS, etc).

You would design both client side unity components, and server side components, and ideally develop shared libraries used between both (as we use C# in our serverless backend). Take this chance to leave a major stamp on an exciting, first of its kind, crypto game.

About Illuvium

Illuvium Labs is an independent game development studio based in Sydney, Australia. We develop blockchain based games for the Illuvium DAO. We have developed a strong culture of independence with our team, preferring candidates who can articulate their own vision and goals. We operate almost entirely remotely so each team member designs their own hours and work schedule. In the end all that matters is the delivered product. We hire based on people’s abilities to adapt and change quickly, valuing underlying core abilities above specific skill sets.

Responsibilities

• Design backend systems using a serverless approach

• Develop high quality C# code for use in both Unity and backend

• Advise the team on best practices for interacting with the serverless solution from the Unity client

• Work with game designers to develop game features and produce technical specifications

• Implement gameplay features according to the the game design documents and technical specifications

• Mentor developers to ensure standards and develop their skills

• Help maintain project management artefacts such as stories, estimates, and timelines

Skills and Qualifications

• At least 5 years, and preferably 10 years, experience in the games industry

• Expert level C# knowledge

• Shipped multiple titles as a senior or lead developer with at least one of them in either a AAA or large Indie studio

• Experience working on both client and backend side of games

• Be passionate about games

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of serverless approaches in general, and AWS in particular

• Experience with mobile game development

• Experience, or interest, in blockchain/crypto, particularly its application in the gaming space

Location

Remote Friendly

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