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【Basic Information】

Client ID: 115000

Job ID: 2344,2345

Position: ゲーム開発・運用/プログラマー(サーバーサイド)

Location: Tokyo, Nagoya

Salary: 3.75M - 8M JPY

Language: Business-level Japanese (N2 or equivalent)

Contract type: Contract / Permanent

Who we are

わたし達は2005年の創業以来、一貫してクリエイターやエンジニアなどのデジタル人材が活躍できる事業を多角的に展開してきました。ゲーム開発・運用、アプリ開発、WEBサービス開発、クラウドプラットフォームなど事業領域もどんどん広がっています。

社員数はグループ全体で600名以上。

エンジニアをはじめデザイナー、ディレクター、プランナー、PMなど幅広い職種のメンバーが所属しています。

クライアントのプロジェクトごとにクリエイターとエンジニアがひとつのチームをつくり課題を解決していきます。多彩なプロジェクトに参画できるのでスキルを固定化せず、常に新しいスキルを身につけられるのがメリットです。
当社は、社員同士が技術やノウハウを共有して常にアップデートしているので、時代の変化にも対応できるクリエイター・エンジニアになれます。

- English here

Since its founding in 2005, We have consistently developed a diverse range of businesses where digital professionals such as creators and engineers can thrive. The scope of our business has continually expanded, including areas like game development and operation, app development, web service development, and cloud platforms.

The company has over 600 employees across the group.

We have a wide range of roles including engineers, designers, directors, planners, and project managers.

For each client project, creators and engineers form a single team to address and solve challenges. Being involved in a variety of projects allows you to avoid skill stagnation and continuously acquire new skills. We foster an environment where employees share their knowledge and expertise, enabling them to adapt to changing times and become versatile creators and engineers.

Roles and Responsibility

あなたにお任せしたいお仕事は、スマホ向けゲームアプリ、家庭用ゲーム、PCゲームなど、幅広いゲームコンテンツの開発業務のお仕事になります。

ソーシャルゲームの設計/開発/テスト/運用を担当 ・PCブラウザ、スマートフォン向けアプリのサーバサイド設計/開発/運用 ・DB設計/構築/運用、API作成など ・負荷対策 ・管理画面の設計、実装 ・インフラ設計、構築、運用

上記サーバーサイド業務は全てではなく、これまで実績や適性に合わせていずれかの業務を担当頂きます。

ゲーム業界を牽引するトップ企業と安定的な取引を行っております。当社社員は、プロダクションカンパニーの一員として様々なクライアントのプロジェクトに参画。1つの会社に長年いては実現できない多彩なスキルやノウハウを身に付けることができます

• English here The work I would like to entrust to you involves the development of a wide range of game content, including smartphone game apps, console games, and PC games. You will be responsible for the design, development, testing, and operation of social games, including:
  • Server-side design, development, and operation for PC browser and smartphone applications
  • Database design, construction, and operation, as well as API development
  • Load management
  • Design and implementation of management interfaces
  • Infrastructure design, construction, and operation
  • Note that you will be assigned to specific server-side tasks based on your previous experience and suitability, rather than all of the above tasks.
  We maintain stable partnerships with leading companies in the gaming industry. Our employees participate in various client projects as part of a production company, allowing them to acquire a diverse set of skills and know-how that wouldnt be possible by staying at a single company for many years

Minimum Requirements

• ゲーム案件にて単一プロジェクトでの実務経験 18ヵ月
• ゲームでのサーバーサイド設計・開発・運用の経験 いずれか18ヵ月
• スマホ、コンシューマ、アーケード、PCゲームの経験 いずれか18ヵ月
• プログラム(コーディング)の実務経験 18ヵ月
• PHP、Javaでの実務経験 18ヵ月
• Linux、MySOLでの実務経験 いずれか12ヵ月
• クラウドサーバー(AWS、Azure、GCP)実務経験 いずれか6ヵ月

【外国籍】

日本企業での実務経験が12か月以上ある

日本語能力がビジネスレベルである

日本語の読み書きをビジネスレベルでできる

• English here
  • Practical experience on a single game project: 18 months
  • Experience in server-side design, development, or operations for games: 18 months in any of the areas
  • Experience with mobile, console, arcade, or PC games: 18 months in any of the areas
  • Practical programming (coding) experience: 18 months
  • Practical experience with PHP or Java: 18 months
  • Practical experience with Linux or MySQL:
  [For foreign candidate]
  • At least 12 months of practical experience at a Japanese company
  • Business-level proficiency in Japanese
  • Ability to read and write Japanese at a business level

Preferred Requirements

• ゲームのDB設計、API作成
• English here
  • Database design for games & API development

Conditions / Benefits

Employment system: Contract / Permanent

• Depending on your performance, you can be considered for a permanent position. About 80% of our employees become full-time employees in one year.

Location : Tokyo Area

Annual Salary: 3,750,000 ~ 8,000,000 JPY

The amount will be determined upon consultation, taking experience and other factors into consideration.

• Salary evaluation: once a year (June) *
• Bonus: 2 times a year in principle (July, December) *

*Permanent only

Probation : 6 months

Hours: For Extreme Headquarters: 9:30-18:30 (break time 12:30-13:30, actual working hours 8h) May vary depending on the project to which you are assigned (e.g., 10:00-19:00, 1-hour break, etc.)

• Remote Work: Depends on the assignment location. If unable to work onsite, application is not possible. However, 80% of positions offer remote work at least once a week.
• Average overtime hours: Depends on the situation, but the entire department works about 15 hours per month. When responding to releases, there may be irregular work hours such as at night.

Holidays :

• Two-Day Weekend Off (Saturday and Sunday)
• Public Holidays Off
• Year-End and New Year Holidays
• Summer Vacation
• Bereavement Leave
• Paid Leave
• Maternity Leave Before and After Childbirth
• Parental Leave (100% acquisition and return to work rate for women)
• Care Leave
• Founding Anniversary Day (May 6th)

Benefits :

• Transportation Expenses Reimbursement (Up to 50,000 JPY per month)
• Position Allowance
• Qualification Acquisition Support System (For exams like Information Processing Technology and Japanese Bookkeeping Test)
• Health Check-ups
• Life Plan Allowance (Defined Contribution Pension Plan)
• Reward System
• Childbirth and Childcare Bonus
• Discounts at over 40 nationwide recreational facilities, restaurants, and sports facilities
• Club Activity Subsidy (e.g., gaming, darts, basketball, light music clubs)
• Employee Festival (A celebration event involving all staff)
• Club Off System (Significant discounts on movie and theater tickets, travel, and dining)
• Medical Assistance Fund (Partial reimbursement for medical expenses exceeding a certain amount due to hospitalization or prolonged outpatient treatment)
• Business Manners Training
• Employee Skill Enhancement Training
• On-the-Job Training (OJT)
• Training for Creators & Engineers
• President's Award System
• Book Purchase System
• Moving Allowance
  • For individuals living within 100km to 300km from the office: 50,000 JPY
  • For individuals living more than 300km from the office: 100,000 JPY

Insurance :

• Health insurance
• Employee pension insurance
• Employment insurance
• Workers' compensation insurance

Interview Process

1. CV Screening
2. 1st Interview with HR
3. Final interview
4. Offer

This process is subject to change.