Software Engineer, Server - 2K Games


SUMMARY:

Manage and serve as software engineer for development of server side applications and tools for internal middleware for multiple gaming architectures. Coordinate with development teams and provide engineering services while coordinating long term strategy between multiple studios and with Corporate IT as well as with other parts of the business.


JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with the lead technical architect developing code for global development projects involving server side infrastructure for online gaming architecture for multiple platforms/games/consoles.
• Work with architects to implement design recommendations and solutions for existing architecture to improve performance, security and reliability.
• Develop, maintain, and optimize the in game network client of multiple client/server-based online games as well as complex web-service infrastructure.
• Interface with other departments providing documentation, strategy and overall direction for an online environment.


QUALIFICATIONS (Required):

• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Requires at least 3 plus operations/engineering experience in large-scale online game service environment with knowledge of relevant network issues.
• Strong C/C++ coding skills.
• Proven experience of web application stacks (e.g., JAVA, PHP, Ruby on Rails, Grails, Django,)
• Proven experience in web server development and associated skills (Message Queues, REST, HTTP, web services)
• Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux and/or Windows Server 2008 as the operating system for web application server.
• SQL or NoSQL database experience (mongoDB,Postgres and/or Windows SQL Server preferred)
• Ability to create and maintain technical documentation from the beginning of a project through completion.
• Dedication, teamwork and professionalism & the ability to handle high pressure situations.


QUALIFICATIONS (Desired):

• Shipped supporting server code in at least one AAA console or PC title
• Knowledge of or experience with game development systems is advantageous
• 3+ years experience in the games industry
• Familiarity with PC and console SDKs relating to game servers (e.g. XLSP, SG, PSN)
• Experience with Agile/Scrum development processes
• Experience with testing methodologies and frameworks, such as unit testing, behavior-driven development (BDD), or test-driven development (TDD)


REPORTS TO: Director, Technology

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