(New York, NY)

Web Developer

Rockstar Games are seeking an experienced and talented Web Developer to join our Rockstar Games Social Club team. The role is primarily front-end focused but back-end knowledge and experience is required. The successful applicant will have very strong front-end skills, great attention to detail and possess excellent team-working and communication skills.

Required  

  •  Extensive experience developing web apps with Javascript & jQuery

  •  Very strong CSS and HTML skills

  •  C# experience

  •  Excellent communication & team working skills

  •  Ability to work in a pressurised environment and to meet agreed deadlines

Desired

  •  ASP.NET MVC experience

  •  Experience with facebook connect & facebook apps

  •  SEO experience

Applicants should provide links to relevant work samples and past projects.

Web Developer (JavaScript) Social Club

Rockstar Games is looking for a talented and dedicated Web Developer with expert-level experience in Javascript to join our Rockstar Games Social Club team and develop online technologies.  Social Club is a set of core technologies present in all Rockstar titles and online; its primary purpose is to integrate Rockstar online gaming community activity with the in-game connected experience.

Responsibilities

  •  Development of features/applications utilizing HTML, Javascript, and CSS

  •  Development of standards-compliant web UIs utilizing cross-browser compatible HTML, Javascript, and CSS, including optimizations for mobile devices

  •  Integrating front-end applications primarily with ASP.NET (C#) MVC and PHP (CakePHP)

  •  Web performance optimization

  •  Collaboration with other Rockstar technology teams across our worldwide studios

Requirements

  •  Expert Javascript/AJAX/jQuery

  •  Proficient HTML/CSS

  •  Excellent written and verbal communications skills

  •  Fundamental understanding of C#.NET, PHP, and MVC methodologies

  •  Experience with HTML5

  •  Passion for web development

Pluses

  •  Strongly desire C++

  •  Knowledge of embedded systems - specifically browser technologies such as WebKit, Gecko, V8, and SpiderMonkey

  •  Understanding of behavioral differences between rendering or Javascript engines

  •  Experience authoring for mobile devices

  •  Knowledge of Agile software development process (particularly Scrum).

  •  Appreciation of software development best practices.

  •  Good experience with shared code and use of source control platforms.

  •  Experience with Subversion and Visual Studio

  •  Passion for games (especially Rockstar Games titles).