GW is hiring another senior mobile app developer to join the team and get their apps hopefully running error-free soon!
Well, when they put out the call last time, we hoped we would see some changes. We’re not sure if the last person didn’t work out, or if they are just expanding the team for this job posting. They do mention the person will help develop apps for army list building, redeeming codes, and looking up rules.
So, that all points towards the 40k app. Let’s hope this means they understand the app has had some issues and they are doing more to fix them. Like we’ve said before, the app would really streamline gameplay if it worked well. So maybe you’ll be the new developer who can take it to that level!
GW has either been cleaning house lately, or people have been just moving on from key positions, as they have recently hired both a 40k lead games developer and AoS lead developer. Or perhaps they never had anyone at these positions in the first place, and the impact any new hire will make could be tremendous.
GW Hiring Another Senior Mobile App Developer
Let’s check out the listing and see what it’s all about. Just keep in mind, you have to apply by Wednesday, June 9th, 2021. It does say you can work remotely, but we imagine you would have to do all the work on UK time, so you don’t have to work out of the Lenton location, but on their timeline. Don’t wait around and miss the opportunity!
Responsibilities:
- Working with Scrum, Product, and other delivery functions to efficiently deliver quality solutions to business requirements.
- Upholding and raising the quality of team output through code reviews and feedback.
- Identifying technical debt, and areas of process improvement, which can deliver value to the business.
- Engaging in Agile processes and ceremonies with the delivery teams.
- Technically leading other developers and test analysts to develop robust testing processes which facilitate rapid delivery of high-quality software.
- Supporting junior and mid-level team members to improve their technical skills, and alignment with business goals through effective mentoring.
- Efficiently resolving highly technical problems and knowing when/where to balance any trade-offs such as workarounds.
Requirements:
- Proven experience in developing Android and/or iOS applications.
- Technical leadership/ mentoring experience.
- A strong understanding of the following principles/ methods:
- Agile/Scrum delivery methods
- Unit testing
- iOS – Swift UI & Combine
- Android – Kotlin / Coroutines / Jetpack Compose
- SQL and NoSQL databases
- Be a strong communicator/collaborator and the ‘go to’ person who drives positive outcomes.
- Knowledge or willingness to learn TypeScript / Javascript / NodeJS, would be a distinct advantage.
Working at GW
At Games Workshop we are looking for people who will do their best to understand the needs of the company and to put those needs first when they are at work. Because of this, we believe that what you are like, hence the attitude you show to work and the way you choose to behave is just as important as your skills and experience.
In return for your hard work, you will receive 33 days of holiday per year (including public holidays), a matching contributory pension scheme of up to 7.5%, a profit share bonus (subject to GW meeting profit targets), and the option to join our Share Save scheme. Oh and let’s not forget, a staff discount of between 25% and 50% on our products!
Looks like a great opportunity for someone to help make the game we love that much better!
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About Travis Pasch: Travis has been a Warhammer 40k hobbyist since the 1990s, playing the game since Third Edition. Through extensive traveling, he’s seen a lot of the miniatures hobby from across the world, giving him a unique perspective on the latest gaming topics and trends.
Travis’s brother even owns a commission painting studio, where he’s picked up a lot of good advice and techniques for painting Warhammer and tabletop miniatures over the years, as well. Travis joined the Spikey Bits team in 2019 and has been the lead writer since 2020.
Currently, he’s working on converting all his 40k Adeptus Mechanicus models and becoming a true tech enjoyer, complete with both sad and happy robot noises!
