Software Engineer

Requisition Number: 158518

Position Title: Software Engineer III

External Description:

We Value: Creativity, Determination, Pioneering, Learning, Passion, and Teamwork

We Exist to: INSPIRE THE WORLD TO PLAY

We Strive to be: THE WORLDS GREATEST GAME COMPANY

Electronic Arts Inc. is a leading global interactive entertainment software company. EA delivers games, content and online services for Internet-connected consoles, personal computers, mobile phones and tablets. 

Team

EAX is a high performing team within EA that manages several digital distribution and subscription products including Origin and EA Access. Access allows users to purchase subscriptions and games on PC and console platforms. Users can stay connected to everything Access, take their pick of all the great games in ‘The Vault’ and play as much as they want for a low monthly, and even lower annual, subscription fee. In addition, they can put upcoming EA games to the test before the release date with exclusive Play First Trials.

Origin client and subscription service: www.origin.com

EA Access Xbox hub and subscription service: www.ea.com/eaaccess

 

What you will do

• Act as the subject matter expert for Origin API Services.
• Hands-on development delivering Java and NodeJS based applications
• Troubleshoot live issues.
• Actively collaborate with your Sr. Engineering peers and Technical Director in defining and disseminating a technical architecture, developer experience, publishing workflow and release pipeline.
• Be part of a cross functional scrum team (Product Management, Project Management, Software Engineering, Quality Engineering, Operations, Live Service Support).
• Use your knowledge of software engineering concepts to design and implement tested, reusable, and modular code
• Harness your desire to deeply understand the WHY behind the functional requirements, identifying problems and devising solutions
• Be passionate about non-functional requirements and embody the value of these in your actions
• Be an active learner who expands your breadth of knowledge on a continual basis
• Employ your entrepreneurial attitude and drive that facilitates delivery of high-quality projects in a timely fashion
• Be passionate for your craft. You feel ownership over everything you ship.

 

Skills and experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field, or 5+ years of relevant professional experience
• 7+ years of professional software development experience
• Expertise in Java
• Solid understanding of object-oriented design principles and design patterns
• Experience with SQL and non-SQL databases such as mySQL, MongoDB, RDS, DynamoDB.
• Experience leading small teams and mentoring other team members.
• Experience with architecturing and building REST API services.
• Experience with source control systems such as Perforce, Git, CVS, Visual SourceSafe, ClearCase.
• Experience with Unix/Linux based systems.
• Experience writing various fidelities of technical documentation from high level approach to detailed design.
• Experience with dependency management, build & release and automation tools such as Maven, SBT, npm, Jenkins and Yarn.

 

Bonus Skills and experience

• Working knowledge of NodeJS
• Experience with TechOps / infrastructure systems - Amazon Web Services, Chef, Docker and Kubernetes
• Experience with a modern Java framework such as Play, Spring, Dropwizard, etc
• Experience with a modern NodeJS framework such as Koa and Express
• Experience with GraphQL and Apollo server / engine
• Experience writing unit tests
• Experience with Typescript
• Experience with client-side web development - HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

 

Perks and Benefits 

• Competitive salary and bonus 
• Employee discounts with many local and online retailers
• Free and discounted video games
• Maternity and paternity plans
• Employee referral bonus program

EA 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 for 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.

 

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Nous sommes une équipe internationale de spécialistes de la création, de la narration, de la technologie, de la génération d’expériences, de l’innovation et bien plus encore. Nous pensons que nos équipes doivent être aussi diversifiées que nos communautés afin de créer des jeux et des expériences inoubliables. Chez Electronic Arts, la seule limite est votre 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: 10

Can this position be remote?:

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À propos d'Electronic Arts

Toutes nos actions sont tendues vers le même objectif : transmettre l'envie de jouer. Au travers de nos jeux innovants, de nos services novateurs et de nos technologies de pointe, nous offrons des possibilités infinies à des millions de fans dans le monde entier.

 

Nous cherchons des personnes inclusives et collaboratives aux points de vue variés pour enrichir notre culture et nous stimuler. Grâce à notre programme d’avantages sociaux, nous adoptons une approche holistique centrée sur le bien-être physique, émotionnel, financier, professionnel et communautaire pour soutenir les membres de notre personnel à chaque chapitre de leur vie. Nous fournissons un ensemble complet d’avantages sociaux garantissant une vie équilibrée et offrant notamment des congés payés, des congés parentaux, des jeux gratuits et bien plus encore. Notre objectif est de fournir un environnement de travail sûr et bienveillant qui vous permet de vous épanouir sur le plan personnel comme sur le plan professionnel.

 

Electronic Arts souscrit au principe de l’égalité des chances. Nous prenons nos décisions en matière d’emploi sans distinction de race, de couleur, de pays d’origine, d’hérédité, de sexe, de genre, d’identité ou d’expression de genre, d’orientation sexuelle, d’âge, d’informations génétiques, de religion, de handicap, d’état de santé, de grossesse, de situation familiale, d’ancienneté ou de tout autre facteur protégé par la loi. Nous étudions également les candidatures des personnes qualifiées possédant un casier judiciaire, conformément à la loi en vigueur. Par ailleurs, EA aménage l’environnement de travail pour les personnes en situation de handicap, conformément à la loi en vigueur.