Software Engineer III

Requisition Number: 154890

Position Title: Software Engineer III

External Description:

Role Overview

 

We – Slingshot Games Studio @Electronic Arts – are looking for a talented and driven person that is passionate about developing software systems for games with millions of users. We are looking for an experienced server software engineer for developing services to support the live operations and online gameplay for our titles. 

 

You will be working in small teams that work closely together to create solutions for game requirements using modern technologies and frameworks deployed to cloud based infrastructure. You will also be working with many existing systems; some developed at Slingshot, some developed externally.

 

What a Server Engineer does at Slingshot Games Studio

• Architect & Develop distributed, resilient and high-performing back-end services, built on top of GAE/AWS cloud platforms
• Work with a team of Server Engineers to manage & develop server side stacks supporting games which engage millions of connected online players
• Collaborate closely with the cross functional game development teams to execute on the roadmap/vision of our games
• Adapt central EA technologies to meet game designs requirements from the game development teams, such as matchmaking
• Be responsible for performance testing at the server level and load testing at the service level
• Ability to estimate work and provide accurate updates on progress
• Creative approach to problem solving
• Passion for delivery of quality software to Criterion’s high standards

Requirements

• Experience of architecting and developing large distributed, scalable, robust, high-performing systems
• 6+ years of professional programming experience and good understanding of software design principles
• Strong knowledge of PHP, Java
• Excellent experience with cloud deployment & management on AWS cloud services
• • Docker, Opsworks, DynamoDB, Chef, CloudFormation, EC2, Lambda, S3, Auto Scaling, etc.
• Highly fluent with Git, or similar distributed source management system with a good grasp of branch/release management, rollback strategies and other best practices
• Experience with continuous integration and delivery
• Good communication and documentation experience
• Proficient in written and spoken English

 

 

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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.

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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: 214

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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.