As Astraware's business continues to grow, we look for qualified staff to fill new positions as they are created. We also try to predict our requirements for as far as a year ahead, and here we've listed some of the opportunities that we expect will become available.

Our office is near Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, United Kingdom

We have immediate / Q4 opportunities at Astraware for:

Java ME Developer - 3 posts
C++ Developer - 2 posts

Core Requirements & Skills

You must live within easy commuting distance of Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, UK
You must be hardworking, flexible and reliable
You must have a positive team attitude and a commitment to quality
You must have good computer skills
You absolutely must have a good sense of humour!

Agencies

Please don't put forward candidates for any posts unless they are marked "AGENCIES WELCOME", since they may be for posts which are not yet generally open or that we are not yet actively looking to fill.

Vacancy Details

Java ME Game Developer

Astraware recently began developing games for the RIM BlackBerry platform. As a Java ME Game Developer at Astraware you will be a key member of the team helping us to broaden the range of games available on BlackBerry and other Java-based systems.

Key Skills

Excellent coding in Java ME (J2ME) essential
OO design and implementation
Understanding of structuring large projects
Aptitude for problem solving
Ability to work with and modify existing code
Teamwork experience
Ability to communicate effectively

Highly Useful Skills

Experience in software development for RIM BlackBerry
Experience of the Eclipse IDE
Previous Game Development or Real-Time / Event Driven experience would be useful
Experience of product specification and design
C++ experience
Experience of developing for other small/constrained platforms (PDAs, GameBoy, Phones, other mobile phones)

Qualifications

Excellent Degree in relevant area (Programming/Software Engineering, Maths, etc)

Applying : After shortlisting, candidates will be expected to show their competence in a real environment, with programming and developent assessments at Astraware. You must be able to show your skills!

To apply for this post, please see the section below on "How To Apply". The subject code for this post is 2008JD

C++ Game Developers

As a C++ Game Developer at Astraware you will be creating the latest and greatest games for Astraware, as well as developing on contracted external projects.

Key Skills

Excellent Coding in C, C++, essential
OO Design and implementation
Understanding of structuring large projects
Aptitude for problem solving
An absolute love of games
Experience of Visual Studio IDE
Ability to work with and modify existing code
Teamwork experience
Ability to communicate well - i.e. with artists for requirements

Highly Useful Skills

Previous Game Development experience
Experience of product specification and design
Experience of other IDEs (Codewarrior / Eclipse)
Experience of Objective C on Mac or iPhone
Java useful
Experience of developing for small/constrained platforms (PDAs, GameBoy, Phones, Other handhelds)
Understanding of one or more game development areas (i.e. 3D, optimisation, game logic, level design, etc.)
Creativity!

Qualifications

Good Degree in relevant area (Programming/Software Engineering, Maths, etc)

To apply for this post, please see the section below on "How To Apply". The subject code for this post is 2008GD

How To Apply

Reminder : These posts are ONLY open to UK residents within commuting distance of Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, UK.

To apply, send your CV to the directors of Astraware at: along with a short covering letter. Please include in the subject line the name of the position and the code (i.e. "Creative Writer : 2008CW") for the post you are applying for, or your email will unfortunately be sorted into a mailbox that is not regularly read.

We will confirm receipt, and will contact you later if we need to ask for further information or to ask for you to visit. Please be sure to include names and addresses of two referees, as well as including your recent work history. We will not contact references or your current employer without your explicit permission.

Employee Benefits

Additional benefits enjoyed by Astraware employees include:

Generous holidays, increasing with length of service
Stakeholder pension scheme already in place, available to join after 6 months of employment
Flexible working conditions

Equal Opportunities

Astraware is an equal opportunities employer - meaning that all of the positions we offer are based on talent, experience, qualifications, and ability to perform the job, and are not discriminated upon by gender, race, religion, or physical impairment or otherwise.

Lifestyle Software All Products Gift Certificates Product Previews Forums What's New Press Releases Team Blog About our feeds Company Overview About Team Jobs Financial Development Publishing Sales & Services Legal Information Jobs Current Opportunities How To Apply Employee Benefits Equal Opportunities	Employment at Astraware As Astraware's business continues to grow, we look for qualified staff to fill new positions as they are created. We also try to predict our requirements for as far as a year ahead, and here we've listed some of the opportunities that we expect will become available. Our office is near Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, United Kingdom We have immediate / Q4 opportunities at Astraware for: Java ME Developer - 3 posts C++ Developer - 2 posts Core Requirements & Skills You must live within easy commuting distance of Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, UK You must be hardworking, flexible and reliable You must have a positive team attitude and a commitment to quality You must have good computer skills You *absolutely* must have a good sense of humour! Agencies Please don't put forward candidates for any posts unless they are marked "AGENCIES WELCOME", since they may be for posts which are not yet generally open or that we are not yet actively looking to fill. Vacancy Details Java ME Game Developer Astraware recently began developing games for the RIM BlackBerry platform. As a Java ME Game Developer at Astraware you will be a key member of the team helping us to broaden the range of games available on BlackBerry and other Java-based systems. Key Skills Excellent coding in Java ME (J2ME) essential OO design and implementation Understanding of structuring large projects Aptitude for problem solving Ability to work with and modify existing code Teamwork experience Ability to communicate effectively Highly Useful Skills Experience in software development for RIM BlackBerry Experience of the Eclipse IDE Previous Game Development or Real-Time / Event Driven experience would be useful Experience of product specification and design C++ experience Experience of developing for other small/constrained platforms (PDAs, GameBoy, Phones, other mobile phones) Qualifications Excellent Degree in relevant area (Programming/Software Engineering, Maths, etc) Applying : After shortlisting, candidates will be expected to show their competence in a real environment, with programming and developent assessments at Astraware. You must be able to show your skills! To apply for this post, please see the section below on "How To Apply". The subject code for this post is 2008JD C++ Game Developers As a C++ Game Developer at Astraware you will be creating the latest and greatest games for Astraware, as well as developing on contracted external projects. Key Skills Excellent Coding in C, C++, essential OO Design and implementation Understanding of structuring large projects Aptitude for problem solving An absolute love of games Experience of Visual Studio IDE Ability to work with and modify existing code Teamwork experience Ability to communicate well - i.e. with artists for requirements Highly Useful Skills Previous Game Development experience Experience of product specification and design Experience of other IDEs (Codewarrior / Eclipse) Experience of Objective C on Mac or iPhone Java useful Experience of developing for small/constrained platforms (PDAs, GameBoy, Phones, Other handhelds) Understanding of one or more game development areas (i.e. 3D, optimisation, game logic, level design, etc.) Creativity! Qualifications Good Degree in relevant area (Programming/Software Engineering, Maths, etc) Applying : After shortlisting, candidates will be expected to show their competence in a real environment, with programming and developent assessments at Astraware. You must be able to show your skills! To apply for this post, please see the section below on "How To Apply". The subject code for this post is 2008GD How To Apply Reminder : These posts are ONLY open to UK residents within commuting distance of Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, UK. To apply, send your CV to the directors of Astraware at: along with a short covering letter. Please include in the subject line the name of the position and the code (i.e. "Creative Writer : 2008CW") for the post you are applying for, or your email will unfortunately be sorted into a mailbox that is not regularly read. We will confirm receipt, and will contact you later if we need to ask for further information or to ask for you to visit. Please be sure to include names and addresses of two referees, as well as including your recent work history. We will not contact references or your current employer without your explicit permission. Employee Benefits Additional benefits enjoyed by Astraware employees include: Generous holidays, increasing with length of service Stakeholder pension scheme already in place, available to join after 6 months of employment Flexible working conditions Equal Opportunities Astraware is an equal opportunities employer - meaning that all of the positions we offer are based on talent, experience, qualifications, and ability to perform the job, and are not discriminated upon by gender, race, religion, or physical impairment or otherwise.
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