We are looking for a highly skilled Programmer to join our talented team in creating smart contracts for our highly successful Beans NFT’s. We’re looking for an individual that has Full-Stack programming skills and will help bring our Web3 Division to the next level by joining a team that holds the player’s experience at the core of its mission.

If you enjoy working in a scaling environment where growth opportunities abound then this is a great opportunity to carve your own niche.

Key Responsibilities

Experience across software full-stack development, solid understanding of both server-side and client-side development.

Experience across any cloud based service (Azure, Google or AWS)

Work collaboratively and communicate with game designers, artists, animation, and audio teams.

Develop smart contracts for our next level NFT’s

Setup and potentially automate deployment of the project to all target platforms

Contribute to the team’s design vision to build a fun and exciting game

Continue improving and updating the game in a live operation environment post-release

Work with lead gameplay engineers in designing, developing and implementing back-end server support for the project.

What You Bring To The Role

Experience in other server-side languages currently being used. Node.JS, Python, etc.

Experience in all parts of a software life cycle

Clear communication skills and enjoy working with peers from art, animation, and audio teams

Creative, motivated, focused, and passionate about making great games

The ability to prioritise and work on multiple tasks simultaneously and manage competing priorities

Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently to get the job done without day-to-day direction

Think on their feet and respond quickly to changing requirements

Tackle problems as they arise and compose solid solutions with an eye for the long term health of the codebase

Bonus Points

Worked and developed games using server-side solutions

Experience working on the Blockchain or generating Smart Contracts

Solid understanding of Microservices.

Strong optimisation skills and can identify bottlenecks in computational or memory complexity at a glance

Game engine development experience, whether making your own hobby engine, or submitting changes to an existing one

Experience working with build systems (such as Jenkins) in order to improve the stability and reliability of your codebase

What we offer here at PlaySide:

Playdays - an additional 5 paid days off per year to do something you love.

Incredible studios based in gorgeous Port Melbourne, right next to the city and many public transport options.

Industry leading Parental Leave benefits

Employee Assistance Program to support mental wellbeing

Mentoring. We're agile and fast growing, giving plenty of chances for you to grow in your role.

Playside Swag

Half price state of the art Gym access! (right next door) - you can wear your free PlaySide Swag!

Social events! Including Games night, karaoke nights, Movie Nights (We hire out the cinema!), group activities and food trucks! Just as some examples!

Relocation allowance, if you move to one of our head offices

The chance to work on some of the most exciting projects, with the most incredible companies in the world - just take a look at our website

We want you to get to know us as much as we get to know you! Our process will go as follows:

You apply with your killer CV and a folio of examples of your work!

Quick phone chat with one of our delightful People & Culture team members

You may then be invited in for an interview (in-office or via Zoom) to outline all of your past work, and we will let you know all about PlaySide.

2nd stage interview or Zoom call, to meet our COO

You’ll then get the opportunity to meet some of our current PlaySiders - this is a casual chat and a get to know you session!