Games Industry Internships


Role: Web Developer

A Cambridge UK based company is seeking an intern to take on a role as a Web Developer in the games industry. The successful candidate will help to develop and maintain the company’s portfolio of online browser based multiplayer games.

This is a great opportunity for a coder who is seeking an internship where they can gain valuable commercial experience. They are looking for a candidate with a keen interest in the gaming industry and a strong background in dynamic website coding. The ideal candidate will be a talented PHP developer with a passion for and an understanding of rpg/strategy gaming.

Requirements:

Minimum commitment of 6 months.
Must be proficient in HTML, PHP & MySQL.
Knowledge of JavaScript, XHTML, CSS, AJAX would be beneficial.

Candidate Qualities:

Should be proactive and creative.
Must possess excellent communication skills.
Can perform to deadlines and rise to new challenges.

Tasks of Internship:

Streamlining existing code within specific areas of the games.
Designing and implementing features for new and existing projects.

Company background:

In 2006 we launched our first online browser based game and were overwhelmed by the response. From the very beginning we have had a captivated and dedicated player base in both the US the UK and indeed across the globe. It is perhaps this enthusiastic player community of which the company is most proud.

The company has gone from strength to strength providing quality, classic yet innovative gaming to the online community. Now, due to ever increasing player numbers and a diversifying games portfolio we have an excellent opportunity for the right person to gain valuable commercial experience in this fast moving and exciting industry. Our internships also provide a path to part time and full time jobs as our company grows.

Candidate Submission:

Please complete then submit the form and you will receive a response within 48hrs. The successful candidate will be required to attend an initial interview, please bring along any relevant information you think may help with your acceptance.

Name:
Date of Birth:
Email:
Address:
Town/City:
Postcode:
Phone/Mobile:
Current education/work status:
i.e. school leaver, at college, unemployed, post graduate etc
Your interest in the internship:
Any relevant experience:
For example have you interned with another company,
worked as a beta tester or coded your own Flash games

Examples of live sites you've worked on:
Please list the url plus give details of your role, the
challenges you faced and how long you were involved

What are your top 5 games of all time:
Include which platform and what aspects from
a design perspective made the game special or unique

Do you have any initial questions for us:




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