by Ronald Barron | Mar 18, 2024 | Uncategorized
Job Description
Gameplay Camera Designer
at Crystal Dynamics
Remote – US & Canada
Crystal Dynamics is constantly seeking the best gaming talent worldwide to add to our 30-plus year legacy of game development creating new and iconic franchises. We are committed to making great games with great people and living the dream while doing it.
Benefits for our regular full-time positions include, but are not limited to, a competitive regional salary, 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance options, professional development reimbursement, flexible hybrid on-site/off-site work opportunities, 12 company paid holidays, plus additional paid days in December when the studio is closed for holiday break, and the ability to accrue additional paid time-off.
Join us and shape the future of an amazing studio culture committed to creating award-winning franchises like Tomb Raider, the next Perfect Dark, and more!
As a Gameplay Camera Designer at Crystal Dynamics, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the visual and narrative journey of our players. Your expertise will bridge the gap between storytelling and gameplay, crafting immersive camera dynamics that enhance player engagement and deliver a seamless, rich narrative experience. Working closely with a cross-disciplinary team, you will design, implement, and refine gameplay cameras, custom level camera systems, and cinematic transitions. Your vision and technical skill will ensure that each scene is not only impactful and purposeful but also maintains the highest quality of interactive gameplay.
As a Gameplay Camera Designer, you will:
- Strategically design and place gameplay cameras to enhance narrative impact while ensuring interactivity and player immersion.
- Develop and fine-tune custom level cameras and cinematic transitions, creating a smooth and engaging player journey through our game’s narrative.
- Collaborate with Engineers, Animators, and Designers to create and refine tools and camera solutions that elevate the player experience and contribute to the game’s dynamic worlds.
- Work closely with System Designers to synchronize gameplay systems with their visual representation on screen, ensuring a cohesive player experience.
- Conceptualize, present, and execute camera design ideas within a project schedule, actively engaging in technical and design problem-solving processes.
- Coordinate with representatives from various departments to address design challenges, enhance narrative storytelling, eliminate production bottlenecks, and clearly communicate design requirements.
- Proactively evaluate, initiate, and implement new processes, tools, and features related to camera design that are specific to the game title or franchise.
To be considered for this role, we require the following:
- Experience as a Gameplay Camera Designer, with a strong portfolio or clips showcasing contributions to gameplay camera design, particularly in gameplay and cinematic contexts.
- A deep understanding of cinematography concepts and their application within game development, with proven ability in camera placement and interactive scene composition.
- Proficiency in commercial and/or proprietary game engines, with hands-on experience in implementing camera systems within these environments.
- Skill in at least one core animation tool (preferably Maya), demonstrating an understanding of camera animation techniques.
Preference will be given to candidates who have:
- Successfully shipped a 3rd person action-adventure title, demonstrating a keen eye for camera design that enhances gameplay and narrative.
- Professional experience with Unreal Engine, showcasing a strong command of its camera systems and design capabilities.
- Prior experience in animating cameras within Maya, highlighting technical proficiency and creative application in past projects.
It’ll be a bonus if you also have:
- Experience in leading camera design initiatives or mentoring junior designers, demonstrating leadership capabilities and a collaborative spirit.
- A background in narrative design or storytelling, adding depth and context to camera design decisions.
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by Ronald Barron | Mar 18, 2024 | Uncategorized
Job Description
Title: ServiceNow Developer
Location: Remote Remote US
This is a full time, remote opportunity to support the Department of Energy. Candidates must be comfortable working in a remote setting and travelling to work 1 week / month onsite at Oak Ridge, TN.
Key Areas of Responsibility
- Customer requirements gathering
- System engineering design against customer requirements
- HTML5 web development
- Database interaction with web apps
- Agile development methodologies
- Use of API calls to various platforms includingASP.NET andC#
- User Interface Design
- Experience with reading authentication and/or identification devices (e.g. badges, tags, etc)
- Experience with ServiceNow API Web Interface
- Create and implement scalable and sustainable technical solutions in accordance with requirements provided by stakeholders while maintaining platform stability, scalability, and compliance with applicable license agreements and audit policies.
- Collaborate and contribute on the creation, deployment and maintenance of Technical Best Practices and Standards
- Ensure technical documentation is complete, consistent, high quality, on time, and deliver valued outcomes
- Build trust and establish thought leadership through publication activities: Knowledge Articles, White Papers, Wiki, Community, Blogs, Templates, Capability Content, etc.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to other members of the team.
- Maintain curiosity and proactive familiarity with ServiceNow capabilities and share knowledge and best practice with the entire team.
- Hold design sessions with responsible managers to gather requirements and design information
- Execute a deliverable design sessions where principle design architecture is identified and approved
- Execute iterative sessions in development to include functionality testing to validate function and design with responsible manager
- Execute quality assurance testing
- Receive final signoff and approvals prior to moving system to production use
Weekly reports should be produced showing work progress and what deliverables have been met
- All code for maintenance and operations of the developed system
- All documentation for the maintenance and operations of the developed system
- All design and requirements documentation
Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree is required.
- 5+ years of experience as a software developer.
- 5+ years of ServiceNow experience is preferred.
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by Ronald Barron | Mar 18, 2024 | Uncategorized
Job Description
Data Engineer
locations
Ontario, Canada
Nova Scotia
Alberta
British Columbia
Remote, United States
time type
Full time
job requisition id
REQ – 02948
Company : ABC Fitness Solutions
It’s fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing!
We’re committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.
Job Description
INTRODUCTION:
The Data Engineer will be responsible for developing and maintaining the integration of data for Data Warehouse product. This person will work within the Data Warehouse team and business departments and management to develop, deploy, and support ABCs mission critical Data Warehouse product.
WHAT YOULL DO:
- Adheres to best practices for design, development, and testing of data integration processes
- Under direction of the reporting manager aligns the ETL environments with operational and business needs and strategies
- Data Assurance of the Model including, data quality, load metrics and ETL Rules
- Gauges the effectiveness and efficiency of existing data integration processes
- Migrate user guide document to project/system wiki page (Confluence) and maintain content in accordance with functionality releases
- Be responsible for the development and maintenance of the data integration infrastructure needed for successful analytic processing, providing data interfaces with external databases, and report production
- Thoroughly assess the business needs behind the requests for new data integration functionality
- Conduct technical analytic work
- Manage data integration operations
- Experience with Snowflake, Analysis Services, PowerBI, and a variety of SQL technologies a plus (MySQL, DB2, Oracle)
WHAT YOULL NEED:
- SQL development skills and experience
- Knowledge of performance tuning in SQL environment
- Knowledge in Kimball Data warehousing concepts a plus
- Knowledge of DataFactory, Azure Synapse Analytics, Stored Procedures, ETL and Loading large amounts of data
- SQL skills required on Windows and/or Unix platform
- 1+ years as Data warehouse developer or tester or 2+ years as an ETL developer or tester
- Experience with DW/relational database executing complex SQL queries
- 2+ years of experience with data integration using ETL tools such as SSIS, DataFactory, or other data integration related tools.
- 7+ years of relevant experience (less years required with degrees)
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by Ronald Barron | Mar 15, 2024 | Uncategorized
Job Description
Software Engineer II
United States of America –Remote
time type
Full time
job requisition id
JR0023746
Yahoo Finance is the largest business and financial news site in the world, with unrivaled access to data, insights and original editorial content.
We are looking for a highly motivated full-time Software Engineer who will join our content engagement squad, helping deliver all aspects of our content experience across Yahoo Finance. The content engagement squad is responsible for article content render, ad tech, video player management, widgets and tools integration, and linking dozens of disparate systems to create a single consumer experience. The squad is hyper focused on maintaining best-in-class technical performance, focusing on core web vitals, paint times, latency and dozens of other metrics that we use as benchmarks. The ideal candidate will be able to contribute to both frontend and backend codebases, and should have an interest in adjacent systems and tools such as deployment pipelines and k8s.
Responsibilities
- Build and deliver high-quality, performant frontend and backend code across content codebases and applications (Svelte / React / nodes)
- Collaborate with user experience designers, product managers, and other engineers to deliver new features, enhancements, platform improvements and bug fixes
- Collaborate with other engineers to write testable, reliable code, continuously deploying to production systems
- Participate in design reviews, code reviews and product development
- Contribute to the career development of junior engineers, using methodologies like pair programming to up-level and teach
- Deploy, monitor and operate large scale production systems distributed across the globe
- Analyze and optimize application/platform code and/or APIs for efficiency and performance
- Lead hands-on implementation work to keep current with technology trends inside and outside Yahoo
Qualifications
- 4+ years of hands-on experience in delivering large-scale web applications
- Strong experience in JavaScript, HTML, CSS and at least one modern framework (React, Svelte, NextJS); full-stack experience with nodejs applications a major plus
- Understanding of large-scale web applications (clustering, scalability, caching, performance tuning)
- Understanding of agile methodologies like Scrum, Kanban, and agile engineering practices like Test-Driven Development, Continuous integration, and other Extreme programming practices
- Proficient in a Unix/Linux environment, HTTP, Web services, and Restful API
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Preferred
- BS Degree in Computer Science
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by Ronald Barron | Mar 15, 2024 | Uncategorized
Job Description
Blockchain Engineer – Credentialing / Security
What are we looking for in our Blockchain Engineer – Credentialing / Security?
Sr Software Engineer – Blockchain Credentialing
Remote FTE / Permanent role
$160K base
Overview
As a Senior Software Development Engineer, you will spearhead the development of groundbreaking solutions in verifiable credentials, blockchain, and smart contracts, with a keen focus on adhering to IMS Open Badges (OBS) and W3C Verifiable Credentials (VC) standards. Your role will involve creating, refining, and maintaining advanced applications that utilize blockchain technology to transform digital identity verification, smart contract management, and credentialing systems.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in software development, with a focus on blockchain technologies.
- Proficient in programming languages such as Solidity, JavaScript/TypeScript, Go, or Python.
- Deep understanding of blockchain principles, smart contracts, and consensus algorithms.
- Experience with blockchain platforms like Ethereum, Hyperledger Fabric, or similar.
- Strong knowledge of cryptographic principles and security protocols.
- Familiarity with IMS OBS and W3C VC standards and their application in blockchain and verifiable credentials.
- Proven experience in developing and deploying smart contracts and DApps.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and Development:
- Design and implement blockchain solutions with a focus on verifiable credentials and smart contracts, ensuring compliance with IMS OBS and W3C VC standards.
- Develop high-quality, well-documented, and efficient code, adhering to project standards and industry best practices.
- Lead the integration of blockchain technologies with systems that support verifiable credentials and digital badges.
- Continuously evaluate and incorporate emerging blockchain trends and technologies.
- Standards Compliance and Implementation:
- Ensure all solutions are compliant with IMS OBS and W3C VC standards, along with other relevant industry standards.
- Stay updated on changes and advancements in the IMS OBS and W3C VC standards and adjust development strategies accordingly.
- Advocate for standardization and best practices in blockchain and verifiable credentials within the organization.
- Collaboration and Leadership:
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to define, design, build, and deploy new features.
- Mentor junior developers, conduct code reviews, and lead by example in following best practices.
- Provide technical leadership in blockchain, smart contracts, and standards compliance.
- Work with the CTO on strategic initiatives and technology direction.
- Research and Innovation:
- Research and propose innovative blockchain-based solutions for digital identity verification and credential management.
- Prototype new ideas to improve system reliability, performance, and standards compliance.
- Contribute to intellectual property development through patents, publications, or open-source contributions.
- Project Management:
- Manage the full lifecycle of software projects, including planning, execution, and delivery.
- Ensure projects are delivered on time and meet high-quality standards.
- Manage project risks and align with regulatory compliance in data security and privacy.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Familiarity with CI/CD processes.
- Prior work in digital identity verification, decentralized identity, or related fields.
- Contributions to open-source projects, published research, or speaking engagements in the blockchain community.
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