Intern - Front-End Developer

Job Description

The Company

Demonware is a member of the Activision family of studios. We work alongside engineers and creatives at our AAA partner studios and deliver the online and data services required by our franchises. We craft, develop, and host services for some of the world's biggest video game franchises, including Call of Duty and Crash Bandicoot.

We are a technology company and dedicated to openness. This means collaborating to tackle problems, the freedom to talk to anyone, and the best idea wins. We take the work seriously; ourselves, not so much!

We're open to work terms of 8+ months. If you just graduated, we still want to hear from you!

Big company challenges, small company culture

Demonware hosts millions of concurrently connected users. Some of the technologies we use are Python, Linux, MySQL, C++, and Erlang. We solve tough problems on a day-to-day basis, and interns have a huge impact on what we do. We've had interns produce code and have it running in production within the first three days of joining.

The role:

As a Front-end Developer Intern at Activision, you will work within the Experience Optimization group to build innovative and impactful websites. You'll develop experience building responsive websites using HTML, Javascript and CSS.

Key responsibilities include:
• Build, update, and maintain different types of websites including marketing (ex, callofduty.com) and corporate (ex, Activision.com).
• Build sites that can be authored by non-technical resources within the Activision CMS (Adobe AEM).
• Create reusable code for future use.
• Collaborate with website stakeholders, project managers, QA and UX/UI designers to ensure deliverables are met.
• Work in a collaborative environment with some pretty cool people.

Requirements:
• Proficient with HTML5, CSS3 and Javascript.
• Ability to use APIs to create dynamic websites.
• Able to create responsive websites without the use of libraries such as Bootstrap.
• Great organization skills and ability to work in a fast paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Able to work independently with little oversight.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Embrace emerging standards while promoting best practices in order to push the limits of what a browser can do.

Perks
• Complimentary breakfast, lunch, and drinks from a fully stocked kitchen
• BBQs and Lunch & Learns
• City-center office location
• Vacation allowance
• Competitive pay
• Free games

How to Apply

You can apply directly through your Coop office or directly apply at demonware.net

If you are not applying through your school program, please submit your resume, cover letter (optional but preferred) and a copy of your most recent school transcripts.

We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! At Activision Blizzard, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-dy942q-18-227-24-209-42 in your application.