FunOrb Java Games Developer
(Graduate trainees considered)

Jagex Ltd, developer and publisher of the hugely successful, massively multiplayer online adventure game, RuneScape, is looking for highly creative Java programmers with real flair and imagination, to work within our fast-paced FunOrb development team.

The FunOrb games development team is responsible for creating, supporting and maintaining Java-based browser games for commercial release on the upcoming FunOrb.com website.

You will be responsible for working across multiple development projects, building high-quality browser-games, from concept creation through to final product, in a timely and efficient manner.

This opportunity will be ideal for a creative graduate who has shown a passion for gaming by creating games either through their university projects, but ideally in their own time.

You will be working in a fast-paced development environment, so the ability to be flexible, adaptable and to take constructive criticism positively will be paramount.

Key duties include:

• Efficient and reliable coding of game engines in Java or C++ to agreed deadlines;
• Concept to finished product game design and creation;
• Creation of game concepts which have the potential to become revenue-generating products;
• Effective game playability design, with the aim of producing a high quality well-polished product;
• Creation and maintenance of internal documentation in line with company design processes;
• Liaison with internal Graphics, Audio and Quality Assurance departments;
• Directly report to the FunOrb Team Leader.

Requirements:

• High degree of personal initiative and creativity;
• Proven experience in the creation of games or gameplay elements;
• Excellent understanding of all aspects of game product creation;
• Excels in programming Java applications, with special attention to reliability and efficiency of code;
• Excellent understanding of gameplay mechanics;
• Good understanding of software development methodologies;
• Good written and verbal communication skills, with proven ability to communicate enthusiastically, clearly (good grammar) and concisely to all levels within the organisation;
• Good time management skills, with demonstrable ability in handling multiple responsibilities concurrently, while working well under deadline pressures;
• High level of attention to detail;
• Excellent problem-solving ability;
• Degree within a Computer Science discipline;
• A strong interest in computer games.

Also useful:

• Well organised;
• Imaginative;
• Team player.

Details:

Salary
Up to £26k, plus excellent benefits package including annual bonus, private healthcare and gym membership.

Location
Cambridge. Candidates must be able to work in Cambridge or relocate if offered the position.

To apply:
If you are interested in applying for this role, we ask that you first complete a programming test, consisting of three questions. For full details, download or view this pdf file (689K). Once completed, please submit your test, CV and a portfolio of previous work to: