Game Developer (Unity)

**This is an opportunity to work for a remote-first company. However, only residents of British Columbia will be considered**

You:

• Love to deliver impactful player experiences
• Enjoy respectful debates, even with your leaders
• See the value in every player
• Understand that you win and lose as a team

We Believe In:

• Autonomy and the freedom to express your ideas
• The power of small teams
• Building meaningful connections through lasting social games
• Making mistakes, embracing our failures, and learning from them 
• Transparency fostered by communication and collaboration

Our Values:

At Kano, we are driven by our core values. We lead with Player Obsession, always aiming to understand our players’ needs and build games that truly resonate with them. We take Ownership of our work and its results—stepping up, following through, and taking responsibility. With Resourcefulness we navigate challenges with creativity and focus, finding solutions no matter the constraints. And through Continuous Improvement, we stay curious, keep learning, and look for ways to make our games, our teams, and ourselves better.

The Opportunity: 

Kano is looking for an experienced game developer with a proven track record of developing, and implementing mobile games in Unity. We are looking for a passionate Game Developer to join our Idle games team, where your dedication, keen eye for detail, and knowledge of software design principles can shine. As a Game Developer, you will play a pivotal role in crafting, enhancing, and evolving our Idle clicker games collection through front-end and back-end development.

What you will be responsible for:

• Collaborate with the development team to design and implement game features and mechanics.
• Front-end and back-end development for game features and mechanics.
• Develop and maintain game logic, systems, and functionalities.
• Ensure high-quality code through code reviews, testing, and debugging.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define technical requirements and project milestones.
• Optimize game performance for various platforms and devices.
• Work closely with the design team to bring their ideas to life in the game.
• Stay updated with industry trends and technologies to improve game development processes.

Required Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of full-stack experience
• Strong proficiency in C#, including familiarity with game development frameworks and engines (e.g., Unity) where C# is the primary language.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented design principles.
• Strong document-based database experience, specifically MongoDB 
• Extensive experience with API development (RESTful APIs, HTTP/HTTPS)
• Solid understanding and practical experience with .NET
• Understanding of the tools and processes involved in operating a game-as-a-service
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• A passion for game development with excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field

Nice to Have:

• Experience with PHP or Symfony
• C# for web development
• Experience managing or working with AWS directly

Salary Range:

• $82,000 - $102,000 / year