Software Engineer (PHP - Server)

Requisition Number: 183472

Position Title: Software Engineer II

External Description:

We exist to inspire the world to play - 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. If you’re ready to change the game, you’ve come to the right place.

 

Role overview - We are looking for a passionate engineer to join our team. As a Senior Software Engineer focused on our backend servers and tooling, you will partake in the process of creating and operating some of the most innovative games for our demographic. Your games will be played  by millions of people around the world!

 

You’ll most often

• Interact with stakeholders to gather requirements
• Participate in the creation of technical designs
• Participate in the monitoring and on-call rotation of a live-operating game
• Develop high-quality systems/features on our mobile games
• Develop and implement client/server communications
• Profile and optimize existing code
• Write tests for all your written code
• Implement and maintain third-party systems
• Constantly communicate and collaborate with team members
• Maintain optimal game server performance and capacity

 

And your skills and experience include

• 5+ years’ experience building PHP applications / APIs in a fast-paced environment with short project deadlines
• Strong PHP experience
• Strong API design experience
• Strong Object Oriented Programming expertise/ Clean Coding practices.
• Familiarity working with High Scale Backend Systems
• Familiarity with Git source control
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent teamwork and problem-solving skills, flexibility, and ability to handle multiple tasks
• Passionate about building games that will be played by millions around the world
• Fun positive attitude

 

Bonus skills and experience

• Worked with server side Kotlin or Java
• Worked with Perforce / Subversion
• Familiarity with design patterns
• Familiarity working with cache systems
• Couchbase, Redis and MySQL datastore experience
• Familiarity with cloud services, particularly AWS ECS and related technologies

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Community / Marketing Title: Software Engineer (PHP - Server)

Company Profile:

Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Here, everyone is part of the story. Part of a community that connects across the globe. A place where creativity thrives, new perspectives are invited, and ideas matter. A team where everyone makes play happen.

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About Electronic Arts

We’re proud to have an extensive portfolio of games and experiences, locations around the world, and opportunities across EA. We value adaptability, resilience, creativity, and curiosity. From leadership that brings out your potential, to creating space for learning and experimenting, we empower you to do great work and pursue opportunities for growth.

We take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much more. We nurture environments where our teams can always bring their best to what they do.

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: 38

Can this position be remote?: 0

EEO Employer Verbiage:

About Electronic Arts

We’re proud to have an extensive portfolio of games and experiences, locations around the world, and opportunities across EA. We value adaptability, resilience, creativity, and curiosity. From leadership that brings out your potential, to creating space for learning and experimenting, we empower you to do great work and pursue opportunities for growth. 

We take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much more. We nurture environments where our teams can always bring their best to what they do.

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.