Company description

NeuroGames is a therapy game development company with the mission of making therapy fun and breaking down barriers to children accessing treatment. NeuroGames is affiliated with the Full Potential Psychology Clinic and creates game based platforms for telehealth and other creative forms of game based learning.



Job description

NeuroGames creates therapy games that are used as platforms to facilitate telehealth using private Minecraft servers and is affiliated with the Full Potential Psychology Clinic. The primary product is Legend Land, a private Minecraft server that is used to break down barriers to people receiving mental health treatment and support such as geographic region, mobility and view of traditional forms of therapy.



This role requires knowledge of Minecraft Java and the Minecraft CraftBukkit/Spigot API. The successful applicant will work as a part of a team to build the maps in Legend Land, develop plugins with the support of the development team and check game updates.



Training will be provided but proficient and demonstrable ability to program in Java is required, a comprehensive understanding of Minecraft and advanced building skills are also essential. Candidates will need to show examples of Minecraft plugins at the interview.



The Role

Creating plugins using Java (Spigot).

• Be involved in the quality assurance process including checking game updates and testing new features.

• Working with the development team to implement game updates.

• Working with the team to create and develop new minigames.

• The requirements of this role will grow as your skills and familiarity with the systems progress.

• The successful candidate will work as a part of the development team and report to the creative director.

• Building game structures in Minecraft Java Edition.

Minimum Requirements

• 8 months Java experience (learning not included).

• 8 months experience with Bukkit API / Spigot API / ETC.

• Age 16 or older.

• Able to sign an NDA & Contractor agreement.

• Able to commit at least 10 hours a week. You will be able to work additional hours and can adjust on a weekly basis.

• The ability to work as a part of a team.

• Positive attitude, passion, willingness to learn and a love of games.

Desirable Traits

• Ability to write high performance, quality java code which adheres to modern Java conventions.

• Experience with NMS development and working with packets.

• Experience with Docker and container technologies.

• Real life/professional experience.

• Excellent troubleshooting, testing, debugging and quality assurance skills.

• Self-directed and takes initiative to drive progress.

• Good attitude and ready to have fun.

• BS degree in Computer Science, currently studying or equivalent work experience is highly regarded.

Why Join Us?

• Be a part of an exciting world first project.

• Flexible hours and work from home.

• Opportunities to improve interpersonal and technical skills.

• Access to team building activities if you live in the greater Brisbane area.

• Work in a friendly, fun team making and playing games.

The NeuroGames website is being finalised but you can find further details regarding Legend Land at the Full Potential Psychology website www.fullpotentialpsychology.com.au