Game development is a booming industry. According to indeed.com a video game developer can make anywhere from $90,000 to $130,000 per year.
There are many industries which a game developer can enter.
You are responsible for taking a prompt and producing scene storylines which details what is happening in-game for the recorder and developer. You write under the assumption that there are custom models, textures, and maps.
Generally, the scripts are a main story line that involves mini-games, puzzles, and challenges. These can be derived from ideas from other video games, table-board games, and other mediums, like movies.
The content flows very quickly so it is important to focus on the attention grabbing aspects; like custom items with effects. The viewers like a lot of unique content compacted in the 15-20 minute video. Portfolio of scenes is best.
Coming up with creative solutions comes naturally to you and you're comfortable being set loose without a lot of direction.
You're able to show empathy and work in a team environment.
You have programming experience in Python, Java, Scala, C#, C++, Go, Ruby, JavaScript, Swift, and/or Kotlin
Generally a bachelor or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related discipline; or have equivalent experience.
A comprehensive portfolio of projects to show off computing skills and developments.
Delivering effective and efficient testing of game versions so releases are stable
Writing and executing test cases based on design documentation
Working across disciplines as a Point of Contact between game teams and the QA department
Coordinating testing of projects with internal and external testers
Asking clarifying questions and providing information during team meetings to communicate understanding
Improving methodologies of the game teams and QA department
Desired Education, Experience, Certifications, and Licensures
Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
Two (2) years of experience as a Developer, Analyst, or Architect.
Familiarity with SQL Server, SSIS, SSAS, SSRS, Power BI, Azure, SalesForce and Python programming a plus.
Familiarity with data extraction and transformation tools.
Experience with computerized systems.
Significant experience with performance tuning, capacity planning, and optimization of database environments.
Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software.
Experience automating, scripting, and streamlining processes for efficiency and accuracy.
aministers, develops, implements, and maintains company-wide databases in a SQL Server / Azure environment.
Execute T-SQL troubleshooting, query optimization, indexing and Enterprise-edition features.
Designs and documents database architecture; Data Modeling. Designs Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence platform.
Builds database schema, tables, procedures and permissions.
Develops database utilities and automated reporting.
Creates shell scripts for task automation and creates, tests and executes data manipulation scripts.
Analyzes and sustains capacity and performance requirements. Consolidates and tunes database for optimal efficiency.
Monitors systems and platforms for availability
Oversees backup, clustering, mirroring, replication and failover
Restores and recovers corrupted databases. Installs and tests upgrades and patches.
Implements security and encryption.
Provides 24/7 support for critical situations.
Evaluates and recommends new database technologies.
Other responsibilities and tasks as assigned.