Senior Backend Developer/Programmer (Mobile Game)

Join Our Team at IGG Canada!

Are you passionate about creating mobile games that captivate millions of players worldwide? IGG Canada, a premium mobile game and video production studio located in Vancouver, offers a unique opportunity for talented individuals to join our team of superheroes.

IGG Canada is a premium mobile game and video production studio located at 5 East 8th Ave, Vancouver, BC.[will relocate to 988 West Broadway by end of the year]

With spectacular views of the downtown skyline, coastal mountains, and English Bay, our new studio is spacious, high-tech, and inspiring. IGG Canada is a division of IGG (I Got Games), a global interactive digital entertainment company that specializes in the development and operation of Mobile Games. Established in 2006, IGG was founded with the aim of becoming a leading multiplayer game publisher and developer. The company has rapidly expanded its global operations, through strategic partnerships with popular gaming platforms such as Facebook, iOS, Amazon, Google Play, Kongregate, and many others. IGG currently operates studios in China, Philippines, Singapore, the U.S., and Canada (opened in 2013).
If you're passionate about creating mobile games that reach millions of players around the world and are interested in becoming an integral member of our Canadian team of superheroes, we want to hear from you!

Position: Senior Backend Developer/Programmer (Mobile Game)
Report to: Team Lead 
Department:  ZQ Game 
Hiring Level: Experienced
Contract length & Type: Permanent 
Location: 5 East 8th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5T 1R6 (fully on-site) [will relocate to 988 West Broadway by end of the year]

Game Style: Mobile Game 3D stylish

Hiring Processes:
1. Resume & Showreel/Portfolio review;

2. Test(s) if any;
3. Interview(s);
4. Offer;

Responsibilities

• Design, maintain, and develop core server architecture and backend modules, including real-time battle systems.
• Collaborate closely with game designers to plan and implement core gameplay systems.
• Continuously optimize the server framework, address complex technical challenges, and enhance system performance and scalability.
• Identify and resolve potential system risks to ensure long-term service stability.
• Maintain high standards of code quality, focusing on readability, scalability, and reusability.
• Develop and maintain backend development tools to improve team efficiency and workflow.
• Perform other related tasks;

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in backend development for online or mobile games.
• Proven track record of working on a full production cycle of a strategy (SLG) game is a strong asset.
• Expert-level proficiency in C++, with solid understanding of network communication and multithreaded programming.
• Hands-on experience with major databases such as MongoDB and MySQL.
• Familiarity with distributed systems and ability to provide mature, effective solutions to related challenges.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to manage stress, collaborate effectively, and contribute positively to team dynamics.

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive benefits after 3 months including health, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• 18 days of accrued paid Vacation + Sick Days.
• Reimbursement for Active Living Benefits and Training/Development fees after 3 months.
• Dependent/Child Benefits.
• Paid Holiday Closure between Christmas & New Year's week.
• Paid Statutory holidays.
• RRSP matching after 1 year.
• Monthly Commuter Allowance after 3 months.
• Monthly team lunches.

Perks:

• On-site car and bike parking.
• Standard Work hours: 10 am to 6 pm with paid lunch time. [Could be adjusted based on project needs]
• On-Site Foosball table, table tennis, basketball game machine & pool table.
• On-Site Gym.
• Casual Dress Code.
• Gifts for employee's children.
• Snacks and drinks provided.
• Festival Bonus/Gifts.
• Referral Bonuses.

Join us in shaping the future of mobile gaming! Apply now and unleash your creativity with IGG Canada.