Senior Server Side Engineer

Requisition Number: 157445

Position Title: Sr Software Engineer I

External Description:

The Electronic Arts’ Tracktwenty Studio in Helsinki, Finland is seeking to new talented people to join their team. Tracktwenty is the developer of the hugely successful mobile title SimCity BuildIt. To date SimCity BuildIt has been played by more than 200 million gamers around the world and received multiple awards like the Best of Apple 2015. Now the studio is working on a new exciting title. Do you want to be part of the next big success on mobile?

Role Overview

We’re looking for highly talented and dedicated Server-Side Programmer who will thrive in dynamic, ever-changing development and live service environment. As a Server Programmer within the Tracktwenty Studio you’ll be working as part of the experienced team on the development with a strong focus on designing, building and deploying highly scalable server architectures for connected functionality for games.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for backend software development that supports mobile games integrated connectivity (iOS, Android, etc.)
• Identify communication risks and work effectively to mitigate them.
• Work with core backend services and database layer communications.
• Implement and maintain telemetry reporting systems.
• Develop optimized and scalable services.
• Responsible for the entire stack: including game / application servers, databases, load-balancers and storage systems.
• Help define and implement network topographies, readiness testing and deployment plans.
• Profile and optimize software components of the application.
• Collaborate with other engineers to integrate these systems and services.
• Take full ownership of large features from conception to delivery.
• Define technical requirements, write technical design specifications as needed.
• Testing, debugging and support of all code written.
• Understanding of professional software development methodologies, QA and testing approaches.
• Exceptional analytical and creative problem-solving skills; solution-oriented individual.
• Operates and delivers in a fast-paced and dynamic environment to meet high quality standards.
• Demonstrates a desire to learn and grow professionally.

Requirements

• Knowledge of server-side programming languages with fluency in Java.
• Extensive experience with application servers such as Tomcat, and a strong knowledge of server-side application architecture and design.
• Experience with database design and usage in scalable systems. Familiarity with SQL and NoSQL such as Redis and MongoDB are all a plus.
• Experience in Amazon EC2 or other cloud platforms.
• Familiarity with RESTful Web services.
• Knowledge of *nix in a server environment, and the impact of system configuration and settings on application software is required.
• Strong knowledge of source code management in a collaborative environment.
• Java, JavaScript, JSON, HTML, CSS, Python, C++, Objective C & C# all plusses.
• Experience developing on iOS or Android architectures, including online connectivity a plus.
• Experience in using automated testing, unit testing, or Configuration Management processes.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science (or equivalent experience).
• Experience adopting existing internal libraries and code bases preferred.

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Company Profile:

Electronic Arts Inc. este o companie de divertisment interactiv, lider la nivel mondial. EA oferă jocuri, conținut și servicii online pentru console conectate la Internet, calculatoare personale, telefoane mobile și tablete.

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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: 49

Can this position be remote?:

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