Entry level programmer opening at Bungarra

Job Type: Contract 8 months
The position: Entry Level Programmer
Rate: $45K
Requirements: Must have or procure an ABN number

Job Description:
We're looking for that special someone who is interested in getting in on the ground floor and growing with a small company with an eye to the future. Bungarra is an independent developer/ publisher based in Fremantle, Western Australia. Founded in August 1998, Bungarra develops high-quality high-impact multi-platform sports games. Bungarra has worked with larger Publishers such as EA and Vivendi Universal and Bungarra is currently developing and publishing its next project - a third person sports game.

Bungarra seeks to provide a home to highly creative, passionate, and self-motivated individuals who excel in a collaborative environment that offers the rewards and responsibilities of personal ownership, for both specific project tasks as well as for the Company in general.

We have a Contract programming position open for an enthusiastic and talented entry level programmer.

Principle Duties / Responsibilities
• Designing and implementing systems and tools to support game needs.
• Help support existing systems.
• Writing clear, maintainable, portable, and highly functional code.
• Profiling and performance tuning of code and systems to remove bottlenecks.
• As needed work on tools and technology tasks to support specific project requirements.
• Testing and documenting of the code you write.

Required Knowledge / Skills
• Five or more years programming experience.
• Expertise in C and C++.
• Strong generalist skills, with solid understanding of game-related math.
• Good understanding of what makes a game fun and interesting to play
• Self-motivated with good communication skills.
• Commitment to code quality, documentation and sound testing procedures

Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering, or equivalent Education

Desired:
• Experience developing on PC PlayStation 2 or PS3 a plus.
• Shipped at least one game a plus
• Be familiar with Phyre-engine

Demonstrable Character Traits:
• Must have a passion for games and interactive entertainment. You've got to know something about sports games.
• You need to have an excellent work ethic. This needs to be demonstrable. We are a media, deadline driven business. Punctuality and stamina are vital.
• Absolute determination to see a job through.
• Ability to rapidly learn & assimilate new technologies
• Ability to work collaboratively with artists and programmers
• Dedication to high quality environment code.
• Remains focused, motivated and effective on all tasks through completion. Demonstrates a desire to learn and grow professionally
• Desire to ship quality products on time
• Excellent communication skills in a team environment
• EXCELLENT ATTENTION TO DETAIL. This is especially important, as re-work may be required. Near enough isn't good enough
• Self motivated
• Ability to accurately estimate delivery, AND, deliver.

HOW TO APPLY
• Applicants must be able to work at our Fremantle studios and must already be a resident of Perth Western Australia. We are employing Perth based people only at this point. Interstate and OS based people will be considered at a later stage
• Email only. No visits or phone calls, please.
• Applications by COB Friday 10th September, 2010
• The Subject line of your email must reference the job title and your name, like this: Entry Level Programmer: Last name, First name
• Include your resume as an email attachment, preferably as a PDF or in Word 2003 or later format. Include links to online portfolio if applicable.
• Make sure your resume also includes your name, address, phone, and email.
• Send email to: admin@bungarra.com

*Principle applications only. No recruitment firms please*