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Description & Requirements
Software Engineer
Development and Release Engineering (DRE) is the automation oil for the EA game production engine, integrating technical components and dependencies from partner teams to produce playable builds. We partner with Quality Verification, IT, Security, Cloud providers, Engine providers and other teams to simplify CI for game creators.
You will be reporting to a DRE Development Manager and working with your peers to provide excellent services to our partner teams at EA Vancouver.
This role will be Hybrid (3 days a week).
Responsibilities
You will work as a technical liaison with development teams to address build issues and improvements
- You will work with our internal customers on designing, implementing and maintaining automation pipelines in our CI system (Jenkins)
- You will monitor and analyze automation systems to resolve performance bottlenecks and respond to breakages
- You will manage virtual infrastructure, including deploying and monitoring VMs/Containers
You will maintain the product backlog including tasks and their priorities
Qualifications:
3 years experience or education in software development, or related field
- Proficient in software engineering and debugging principles
- Experience with designing, implementing and maintaining automation in CI systems (e.g. Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps)
Experience with scripting languages (e.g. Groovy, Python, PowerShell, Batch, Bash)
Experience with source-control systems (e.g. Perforce, Git)
We adopt a holistic approach to our benefits programs, emphasizing physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life. Our packages are tailored to meet local needs and may include healthcare coverage, mental well-being support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leaves, complimentary games, and 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.