Manager, Gaming Services

Manager, Gaming Services

Disney Interactive Media Group (DIMG) is the division of The Walt Disney Company responsible for the creation and delivery of Disney branded interactive entertainment and informational content across multiple platforms including online, mobile and video game consoles around the globe.

DIMG oversees several lines of business. Disney Interactive Studios, which has five internal game development studios around the world, self publishes and distributes a broad portfolio of multi-platform video games, mobile games and interactive entertainment worldwide. Disney Online produces Disney.com, the No. 1 kids entertainment and family community Web site, for multiple platforms including PCs and mobile phones, as well as the Disney Family Network of Web sites for moms. Additionally, Disney Online develops and publishes an industry leading suite of online virtual worlds for kids and families. Disney Interactive Studios and Disney Online work together to leverage the platform-specific expertise of the collective group to create a line of interconnected, multiplatform interactive entertainment experiences. Disney Mobile Japan includes the Disney Mobile phone service as well as the region's highly successful mobile content business. DIMG also develops new online technologies and distribution platforms and operates the online technical backbone and infrastructure that power the Web presence of The Walt Disney Company including category leaders ESPN.com, ABC.com, and ABCNEWS.com. DIMG is headquartered in North Hollywood, Calif., with content available directly or through third parties in many major markets worldwide, including the Americas, Europe, and Asia Pacific.

Club Penguin (www.clubpenguin.com) a division of Disney Online provides one of the largest and fastest-growing virtual worlds for children. Club Penguin works to maintain a fun and safe online entertainment experience by using filtering technology and live moderators. The virtual world of Club Penguin contains no third-party advertising and is free to use and enjoy, however a subscription membership provides access to additional features that enhance the play experience. Club Penguin is headquartered in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada, and can be played in English, Portuguese, French and Spanish.
Job Requirements
JOB DESCRIPTION

Manages the development and maintenance of all virtual world servers (client and server), also manages a number of other shared technical resources working across multiple project teams such as Technical Writer, Unit Test Programmer, and Business Analyst.

RESPONSIBILITIES

•Day to day management of the server programmers to ensure scalability, reliability and security of the platform all virtual worlds rely upon.
•Day to day management of other shared technical resources such as technical writer, unit test programmer, and business analyst working across multiple project teams.
•Review, approve, schedule and manage software approach and implementation.
•Maintain a healthy working environment for the team.
•Mentor the team.
•Assess third-party tools.Analyze buy vs. build and make recommendations.
•Provide status reports to Senior Manager, Software Engineering.
QUALIFICATIONS

•5+ years people management in a technical field.
•5+ years experience in Linux/PHP/MySQL/Java programming.
•5+ years server experience (design, maintenance or programming)
•Demonstrated knowledge of object oriented analysis and design
•Well versed in design patterns, application architecture and unit testing
•Demonstrated knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle and best practices in quality management
•Experience in a game production studio an asset.
•Proficiency with Java, PHP, MySQL, Javascript, and Linux required.
•Experience with Smartfox, SVN and Adobe Flash preferred.
•Fluent in English.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

•Excellent creative problem solving, team building, and interpersonal skills.
•Proven client/server Internet application skills with a passion for scalability.
•Knowledge of how each production team works and how to speak their language.
•Excellent organizational and time management skills.
•Strong attention to detail.
•Strong verbal and written communication skills.
•Able to delegate to, mentor, inspire and teach a team of highly skilled technical individuals.
•Able to train and mentor new programmers.
•Strong commitment to the culture of Disney Online Studios Canada.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

JOB ID: 227297
This position is located in Kelowna, BC and will offer relocation.

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