Software Design Engineer C++

This is a short-term contract position dedicated to investigating, rebuilding, debugging and redeploying a cluster of GAME SERVICES necessary to operate an existing Legacy game project. Specifically the job requires rebuilding and modifying (as necessary) the project source to execute within an up-to-date hosting environment. Environment changes include upgrades to Windows OS, IIS, platform SDK, SQL version and MSVC development tools. All source code and data, including current game state will be provided as part of the existing operation. The SDE will need to investigate the existing (and fully operational) deployment to determine all key functionality. The goal is to transfer and bring this same functionality up in the new hosting environment.

QUALIFICATIONS

- Must be an experienced generalist who is familiar with Client Server game architectures
- Prior experience developing server code for a game project
- Essential knowledge of C++
- Solid debugging skills
- Microsoft SQL usage and sprocs
- Solid understanding of Windows networking configuration
- Some understanding of IIS and web deployments
- Experience with MSI installation packages
- SDL experience a plus
- Communication, collaboration and planning skills required

This contract position is expected to be 4 months in duration.