Software Developer

Enter the Game!

Activate is a tech company known for creating Canada's first full-scale interactive gaming facility. We are experiencing significant expansion and are looking to expand our team with the addition of a Software Developer. The successful candidate will work with a growing team of computer engineers and programmers who design and maintain the core software (both front-end and back-end) behind an interactive human-scale gaming facility. The Software Developer will be responsible for new features and products, maintenance and other interactive applications. This will involve working directly with the software team, graphic designers, and other colleagues but will also provide many opportunities for individual freedom and creativity where appropriate. This position is permanent and full-time with the requirement to be located in Winnipeg.

The Duties and Responsibilities

Collaboration

• Share technical expertise and development of revenue generating features
• Define and iteratively improve software development timeframes, standards and processes

Front-End Development

• Demonstrate proficiency designing and developing user interfaces that adhere to system designs and brand standards using a variety of tools, including vue.js
• Work closely with cross functional teams to ensure visual standards are met
• Execute on developing solutions from inception to production
• Accurately identify specific issues in user experience and provide recommendations and codified solutions to influence the design

Back-End Development

• Develop software (games, services and APIs) using a variety of development tools, including C++, Godot, PHP, MySQL, PowerShell and Node.js
• Create maintainable and extensible web applications with clean, portable, self-documenting code
• Design and develop effective and efficient solutions based on technical requirements produced through team collaboration and stakeholder engagement

The Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering, or Certificate/Diploma in Software Development is required
• 2+ years of experience in software development is required
• Experience working in business value driven software development teams
• Willingness to work irregular hours if/when needed, including evenings and weekends
• Must have daily reliable transportation to Activate locations for deployment and software testing
• Familiarity with Amazon Web Services (SES, S3, etc.).
• Proficiency in an assortment of technologies, including Node.js, Vue.JS, Docker, Windows and/or Linux and microservice architectures

The Perks:

• Competitive Salary
• Benefits package
• Paid time off
• Casual dress
• Employee discount
• On-site parking

About Activate:

Taking entertainment into the future by fusing technology and physical activity together to create live-action gaming experiences, Activate is a technology company building interactive gaming facilities with locations across Canada and the US. For more information about Activate, please visit http://playactivate.com/ or check us out on Instagram - @activategames/Facebook @activategames.

Activate is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. Activate is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs and activities. To request reasonable accommodation for a protected characteristic, contact hr@playactivate.com which is an email monitored for this purpose.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.