Software Design Engineer (SDE) Windows Phone, Firmware, C/C++ Volt Technical Resources is looking for a Firmware Developer for our Software Manufacturer in Redmond, WA. This will be a front-end / SDK development position. In this role as a Windows Phone SDE, you will help implementation of gaming scenarios on Windows Phone. This is a new team handling some mobile deliverables and because of the workload and tight timeline, they need somebody who can jump in and be productive right away while they figure out how they're going to ramp up the team for the long term. The duration of the job is estimated to the June/July time-frame and extensions might be possible depending on new project planning that will happen in the May time-frame. This is a very tight team, generally everyone eats lunch together all the time and there is a lot of joking around and breaks just with people interacting with each other. They operate on a scrum model, so tasks will be fluid and shared across multiple people. It is also a relatively younger team, with a *lot* of partner team and cross-team work. They also work in an open space environment, so everyone on this team needs to be comfortable with and productive in that type of an environment. Your Main Job Responsibilities include: Creating work items and plans based on provided specifications, efficiently developing high-quality, reusable code to implement features, working with PM to handle dependencies across teams and working in conjunction with test to develop unit tests and otherwise validate functionality. Your Other Job Responsibilities include: Working with Development and Test teams to implement robust end-to-end game functionality from service to client. Providing input for triaging bugs. Helping with implementation of other related projects as needed. Identifying and helping to resolve design issues across partner teams and dependent projects. Providing documentation of implemented features for long-term knowledge transfer. Effectively fix bugs to help with product stabilization. This is an estimated 4+ month Contingent/Temporary position in Redmond, WA with the possibility of an extension and offered through Volt Technical Resources, also located in Redmond, WA. We are among the largest IT Staffing Companies in the US for Contingent/Temporary, Temp to Hire and Direct Hire placements, and support many of the top rated IT Companies in the Pacific Northwest. Requirements: SDE Windows Phone Firmware C/C++ Qualifications: 4 years of Software Development experience. 1 year of experience with Windows Phone platform development or equivalent. Ability to read and write native (C++) and managed (C#) code. Ability to provide accurate and reliable development estimates. Ability to quickly understand large-scale existing systems and work effectively within them. Solid understanding of solid Software Engineering practices. Solid understanding of the Software Development Cycle (SDLC). Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience. Soft Skill Attributes: Strong communication skills, including experience working with other disciplines. Bonus Skills (Preferred but not required and Great to Have for this Position!): Highly Desired: Experience working on Windows Phone products as the specific projects will be on that platform and the team needs someone who won't take a lot of time to ramp up. Someone with phone development experience will also be considered. 2 years of experience developing Windows Phone hub and platform components. UI and User Experience development. Knowledge of Internet Protocols and Networking Fundamentals including HTTP, RESTful APIs, XML SOAP and TCP/IP. Passion for game play and casual games space. Experience at handling multiple dependencies and supplying stub placeholders as needed. How to Apply: Please email your resume to Volt at: redmond0217@volt.com and reference the following job number and job title in your subject line to ensure it gets routed to the correct Recruiter to readily discuss this job with you: 300269-9382-12-294545 - SDE - Windows Phone, Firmware, C/C++ and include the website name where you saw this posting listed. Our Recruiter will initiate a phone call to you and give you immediate consideration should your resume meet the job requirements. Please rest assured that if your resume matches what is reflected in this job posting, you should receive a phone call from a Volt Recruiter to discuss this position with you. Volt has over 60 years of staffing experience. We work with many of the Fortune 500 and 1000 companies to provide workforce solutions. We offer many direct hire full-time positions as well as many contingent/temporary positions. We offer our Workers competitive pay and benefits, as well as educational programs and re-deployment assistance. Volt is a publicly owned Corporation with shares trading on the over-the-counter market: http://www.otcmarkets.com under the trading symbol "VISI". To learn more about Volt, please visit: http://www.volt.com and to see more of our job postings, please visit: http://jobs.volt.com To help Volt stay in touch with you and other great Developers in the Northwest, we have created a specialized portal for you at: http://www.volt.com/nwdeveloperjobs / You can also follow us on Twitter at: http://www.twitter.com/NWDevJobs.com Start here to see much more: http://volt.com/social Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Location: Redmond, WA Type: CONTRACT Duration: 120 - 180 Days Pay Rate: DOE Contact: Volt Computer Services Volt Workforce Solutions 11601 Willows Rd., NE, Ste. 200 Redmond, WA 98052 PH: 800/253-9605 FX: 425/702-0415 Keywords: IT