Gameplay Programmer - C++, Java

Gameplay Programmer - C++, JavaDescription: Gameplay Programmer C++, Java, Game DesignIF YOU ARE A GAME DESIGNER TRAPPED IN THE BODY OF A PROGRAMMER, WE'D LIKE TO HEAR FROM YOU! The oldest U.S video game company still in the industry has a contract position available for a Gameplay Programmer.Position Description:Gameplay Programmers for Our Client have an intrinsic understanding of what makes a game fun, as well as the analytical mind to break that down into its constituent parts. They experiment with Game Design using rapid prototyping, yet have the Engineering background to make strong architectural and algorithmic decisions.About Our Client: Founded in 1958 and based in Chicago, IL, this is the oldest U.S video game company still in the industry today. The company's real breakthrough success came in 1978, with the licensing and distribution of the arcade game Space Invaders, followed by Pac-Man (1980), then Ms Pac-Man (1981), becoming the most successful arcade game ever.This is a Long-Term Contract position, through Volt Technical Resources - a division of a Fortune 1000 publicly traded Staffing Industry Leader, based in Raleigh, NC. We are among the largest IT staffing companies in the US for contract/temporary and direct hire placements and support most of the top rated IT companies in the Southeast. Requirements: Please rest assured that if your resume matches what is reflected in this job posting, you should be receiving a phone call from a Volt Recruiter to discuss this position with you. Required Skills for this Gameplay Programmer position include the following: Game Industry experience A keen analytical mind A Game Designer's creativity Strong C++ and/or Java skills Strong Math skills Bonus Skills and Experience (Nice to Have): Shipped-title experience Experience using UnrealScript Experience working on a mod/title on the Unreal Engine BS (or higher) Degree in Computer Science or similar discipline (e.g. Physics, Math, Electrical Engineering, etc.) Xbox LIVE experience Special Instructions to begin the process: Please email your resume to Volt at: raleigh025404@volt.com and it will be expedited to the Recruiter assigned to this position, to readily discuss this job with you! Please use the entire job posting number in your subject line to ensure it gets routed to the correct Recruiter: 300293-6501-12-228545 If you are able to include on the subject line the website where you saw this posting, this would be great!For further correspondence regarding this posting, please contact the Recruiter via E-mail ONLY, using the email address listed on this posting and please include the entire job number in the subject line. Please No Phone Calls for this position.Our Recruiter will initiate a phone call to you and give you immediate consideration should your resume meet the job requirements.Thank you for your attention to these details!Volt has a talented and upbeat staffing team focused on the quality of your career. Volt is a world leader in the staffing industry, boasting over 50 years of experience. We work with many of the Fortune 500 and 1000 companies to provide workforce solutions. We offer many direct hire full-time positions as well as many contract positions and offer our contractors competitive pay and benefits, as well as education programs and re-deployment assistance.Volt Information Sciences, Inc. is our parent company and is a publicly owned corporation. Stock is traded over-the-counter and is quoted on the NYSE. To learn more about Volt Information Sciences, please visit: http://www.volt.com and to see more of our job postings, please visit: http://jobs.volt.comVolt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is dedicated to fostering diversity in the workplace.Location: Cary, NC Type: CONTRACT Duration: 180 - 365 Days Pay Rate: DOE Contact: Volt Technical ResourcesVolt Workforce Solutions3733 National Dr., Ste. 225Raleigh, NC 27612PH: 919/782-7440FX: 919/782-5549  Connecting talented people and respected companies. APPLY NOW Job Information Reference ID: 300293-6501-12-228545 Company: Volt Workforce Solutions Location: Cary, NC 27518 Status: Temporary/Contract/Project Salary: DOE Job Category: Creative/Design Contact Information Company: Volt Workforce Solutions Address: 3733 National Dr., Ste. 225Raleigh,NC 27612 Email: Apply by Email Phone: 919/782-7440 Fax: 919/782-5549