Liquid Cinema - 6 Month Contract - Toronto

Our client, Liquid Cinema, is looking to hire a WebGL Developer for a 6 month contract based in Toronto, with a likelihood of extension.


Your New Role
As a WebGL Developer, you will be assisting with application development involving Virtual Reality software products. The product offering includes desktop authoring software, mobile and Windows based VR applications. The role requires development on the desktop authoring software product and implementing an innovative update over the course of the fall. The successful candidate should be comfortable working in a creative, technical, and entrepreneurial environment. The role is based in Toronto but could be partially remote depending on the candidate


Responsibilities


* Application development of efficient WebGL, OpenGL code
* User Interface development of the product design update
* Unit testing and debugging as required during the testing process
* Code optimization as required as per the update requirements
* Draft technical documentation as required update implementation
* Perform VR software and hardware device related research as required
* Follow company standard processes and procedures
* Diagnose and resolve technical software issues as required
* Identify and escalate priority issues per issue specifications
* Redirect and report problems to appropriate team members
* Accurately process and record issues using company tracking software
* Maintain knowledge and status of software system information, changes, updates and versions
* Assist with creating and editing consumer facing product support guide content


What You'll Need to Succeed


* Experienced (5+ years) developing applications using WebGL, HTML 5, CSS 3, JavaScript, XML
* Comfortable with VR and AR application related product design
* Effectively participate in Software Requirements and Solutions Architecture planning activities
* Experience with web development using web frameworks such as React, Flutter, Node.js, Meteor, AngularJS, Vue.js, Ember.js. Knowledge of Graphics API's and shader languages
* Experience with Unity, Unreal and 3D software would be ideal
* Software engineering foundation and a commitment to writing efficient well architected code
* Interest in 2D/3D animation, gaming, video, cinema, photography, audio, graphic design
* Understanding of GPU architecture designs
* Organized with solid written and verbal communication skills
* Working in a team and taking direction as required
* Strong multi-tasking capabilities
* Detail oriented, creative and open-minded attitude
* At ease using team productivity tools such as GitHub, Slack and Asana
* Undergraduate or Graduate Degree completed or in progress in a related technology or design program


What You'll get in Return
The client is offering a 6 month engagement and a very competitive hourly rate for the contract.


Interested?
If you're available and interested in this role, please reply to this email as soon as you can attaching your updated resume and hourly rate requirement.Hays Specialist Recruitment is working in partnership with Liquid Cinema to manage the recruitment of this position.