Blizzard Entertainment's corporate applications team is currently looking for an experienced software engineer to join our corporate applications engineering team. This person will design and develop internal applications that aid the company and our players. The ideal candidate is a .NET expert, has successfully delivered robust solutions that can handle high-load situations, and isn't scared of ambiguity or tight deadlines. This person must have a passion for new technology, and keep up to date with industry tools and trends. We're looking for someone who always strives for elegance and simplicity, loves games, and wishes to help Blizzard Entertainment retain its position at the forefront of game development and customer service.

Requirements

A minimum of 6 years’ experience working on the .NET platform, including experience with .NET 4.0
Experience managing high-performing teams through the entire development lifecycle
Experience architecting and developing integration projects using WCF and web services
Experience with both ASP.NET and Windows Forms applications
Experience developing and optimizing SQL Server based applications
Bachelor’s degree or higher in computer science or a related field
Excellent communication skills
Working knowledge of various SDLC methodologies (waterfall, agile)

Pluses

Microsoft development certification
Management experience
Experience with MySQL and /or Oracle
Fluency in another language
Applicants must submit (i) a cover letter, (ii) and a resume. Only resumes with cover letters will be considered.

This job listing originated on Gamasutra.com, the game industry's leader.