Front End Developer

COMPANY: Mind Candy

TITLE: Front End Developer

Responsible for writing the code that adds interactivity to the graphics you see on-screen.  Every time a user clicks or rolls over something in the game, our Front-end code responds by making monsters sing and dance. 

RELATED DEGREE:

Computer Science BSc Hons, University of Southampton

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• S Playware Studios Asia (Singapore) - Senior Developer
• National Association for JET Programme Participants (Japan) - Webmaster & National Council Member
• Tomiai Board of Education (Japan) - Instructor
• Kode Digital Ltd (UK) - Interaction Designer
• Silverburch Systems Ltd (UK) - Internet Applications Developer

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Fundamental programming skills, e.g. Object-Orientated Design, in particular Action Script
• Problem Solving Skills, e.g. lateral thinking
• Desire to learn new programming languages and tools that are constantly emerging
• Creativity – sometimes we need to use “smoke & mirrors” to achieve the effect we want

BENEFITS OF THE JOB:

• Working alongside many talented individuals, learning from their skills and experiences
• Mind Candy has no client, delivering games directly to users, meaning we ca enjoy a closer relationship with them
• A well managed, relaxed environment.

CAREER GOALS:

I aim to become a recognised Interaction Designer with a particular awareness of user needs and learning styles. Understanding how users interact with applications and games enables front end developers to create applications and games which are intuitive and fun to use.