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Online Programmer - Freelance

Quebec, Canada (Remote)

Online Programmer - Freelance

2 Weeks ago • All levels • Full Stack Development

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Job Description

Lakshya Digital is hiring a Freelance Online Programmer to design, instrument, and operate online services for their game. Responsibilities include integrating online features into the game engine, implementing workflows for the Sony online ecosystem, creating developer frameworks, setting up infrastructure as code, and working on CI/CD and task automation. The ideal candidate possesses proficiency in C++, experience with cloud platforms, containerization, orchestration, SQL and NoSQL databases, and a strong understanding of testing and scaling online services. Experience with Unreal Engine, back-end frameworks (Rust), front-end frameworks (TypeScript, Node.js, React), and logging/monitoring stacks (ELK, Prometheus/Grafana) is preferred.

Must have:

C++ programming (Unreal Engine experience a plus)
Cloud platforms, containerization, orchestration
SQL and NoSQL databases
Testing and scaling online services
Online service design and operation

Good to have:

Back-end frameworks (e.g., Rust)
Front-end frameworks (e.g., TypeScript, Node.js, React)
Logging and monitoring stacks (e.g., ELK, Prometheus/Grafana)

Description

Requirements

Job Title: Online Programmer
Location: Canada (Remote - Within Pacific Time Zone (PST) to Eastern Time Zone (EST))
Rate: $40- $50/hour CAD
Employment Type: Freelance

Position - Online Programmer
We are looking for an Online Programmer to join the Lakshya Digital team. The Online Programmer will contribute to the full stack of our game, from developing and maintaining game features to instrumenting, operating, and providing debugging tools and frameworks for all parts of our distributed solution. They will be involved in designing and implementing systems that can scale with large populations of players and be easily maintained in the long run.

Responsibilities and Duties

Design, instrument, and operate online services.
Integrate online features into the game engine in a multiplayer context.
Implement workflows to adapt to the Sony online ecosystem.
Provide frameworks to teammates to help them be proficient with the full stack.
Work on setting up infrastructure as code.
Work on CI/CD and task automations.

Experience and Skills Required

Relevant experience in similar roles.
Proficiency in C++ programming (experience with Unreal Engine is a plus).
Experience with cloud platforms, containerization, and orchestration.
Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases.
Experience in testing and scaling online services.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of back-end programming frameworks (e.g., Rust).
Knowledge of front-end frameworks (e.g., TypeScript, Node.js, React).
Familiarity with logging and monitoring stacks (e.g., ELK, Prometheus/Grafana).

Benefits

Lakshya is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. Please let us know of any accommodations needed to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process.

Role Information: EN
Studio: Lakshya
Location: Americas, Canada
Area of Work: Art
Service: Create
Employment Type: Full Time, Freelance
Working Pattern: Remote

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About The Company

Lakshya Digital

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has nearly two decades of experience. Operating across multiple countries, including India, the United States, the United Kingdom, Japan, and the Philippines, we've contributed to over 150 AAA titles.

Founded in 2004, we prioritize client satisfaction. With a global workforce of over 800, we employ industry experts in the US, UK, and Japan studios, collaborating directly with teams in India and Manila to provide exceptional service, scale, and quality worldwide. We excel in crafting tailored solutions and engagement models for our partners, ensuring more content, faster turnaround times, and cost-effectiveness without sacrificing quality. Our reputation as a trusted, highly skilled, client-centric art studio is rooted in our experience, proficiency, and essential capabilities.

Experience and Expertise: With a portfolio of 150+ game titles, including Elden Ring, Destiny 2, Forza Motorsport, Final Fantasy XVI, Street Fighter 6, Baldur’s Gate 3, and Alan Wake II, our team blends international and Indian talent, featuring seasoned professionals with extensive experience in game art development across diverse platforms and genres.

Enablers: Our advanced studios in Gurgaon, Pune, Bangalore, Manila, and Seattle boast state-of-the-art infrastructure supporting our projects. Our efficient workflow, enhanced by our proprietary automation tool, SWAT, fosters online collaboration and offers clients visibility at every project stage. Our vibrant work culture drives employee growth, forming a team of over 800 talented, passionate, and committed individuals.

Industry Leadership: As industry leaders and NGF members, we closely collaborate with NASSCOM to nurture India's thriving game development ecosystem. Lakshya is also a part of Keywords Studios, the world's premier game development services provider headquartered in Dublin.