Build & Release Engineer - FIFA (Contract)

Requisition Number: 154758

Position Title: Software Engineer I

External Description:

We Are EA

We entertain millions of people across the globe with the most amazing and immersive interactive software in the industry. But making games is hard work. That’s why we employ the most creative, passionate people in the industry.

Responsibilities:

FIFA Ultimate Team is looking for someone passionate about making developers lives easier through automation and configuration management. We’re a high performing team of developers working on live online services which deliver features to our games 24/7. These application services are written in Java and use MySQL databases. You’ll improve automation by updating existing software and systems, as well as developing new technologies or using open source technologies to make things better for our development teams. Additional responsibilities will include software configuration management and ensuring the code lines are safe and maintained.

Required Skills:

- 1+ years programming experience in at least one of the following languages: C, C++, C#, or JAVA

- Experience with at lease one scripting language (Groovy, Python, Perl, Ant, etc..)

- 1+ years proven work experience doing software development

- Conceptual knowledge of automated build systems such as Maven, Jenkins, Build Forge or equivalent

- Proven knowledge with Change Management, Version Control, Dependency Management systems

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

- Ability to work both individually and collaboratively in a team environment

- Good understanding of software development processes and best practices

- Ability to break down complicated problems into manageable components and work well in time-critical situations

- Quick learner, willing to be trained and gain new skills

Key Accountabilities

- Develop, optimize and maintain our build automation systems and scripts

- Manage our SCM system, providing support and advising other team members

- Incorporate and implement new technologies and methodologies into our pipeline

- Provide configuration management expertise to the Product Development team

- Documentation and training 

Nice to Have Skills

- Experience with Perforce

- Experience with Maven

- Experience with Jenkins or Hudson

- Experience with ANT/NAnt

- Knowledge of Java and SQL

What’s in it for you? Glad you asked!

We love to brag about our great perks like comprehensive health and benefit packages, tuition reimbursement and, of course, free video games. And since we realize it takes world-class people to make world-class games, we offer competitive compensation packages and a culture that thrives off creativity and individuality. At EA, we live the “work hard/play hard” credo every day. 

 

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Company Profile:

We are a global team of creators, storytellers, technologists, experience originators, innovators and so much more. We believe amazing games and experiences start with teams as diverse as the players and communities we serve. At Electronic Arts, the only limit is your imagination.

EEOText:

About Electronic Arts

Everything we do is designed to inspire the world to play. Through our cutting-edge games, innovative services, and powerful technologies, we bring worlds with infinite possibilities to millions of players and fans around the globe.

We’re looking for collaborative and inclusive people with diverse perspectives who will enrich our culture and challenge us. We take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support our people through every chapter of life. We provide comprehensive benefit packages and support for a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much more. Our goal is to provide a safe and respectful workplace that empowers you to thrive in both work and life.

Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.

Days Open: 384

Can this position be remote?:

EEO Employer Verbiage:

About Electronic Arts

Everything we do is designed to inspire the world to play. Through our cutting-edge games, innovative services, and powerful technologies, we bring worlds with infinite possibilities to millions of players and fans around the globe.

We’re looking for collaborative and inclusive people with diverse perspectives who will enrich our culture and challenge us. We take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support our people through every chapter of life. We provide comprehensive benefit packages and support for a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much more. Our goal is to provide a safe and respectful workplace that empowers you to thrive in both work and life.

Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.