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Locations: Offsite - UK, United Kingdom 
  • Location: Offsite - UK
  • Country: United Kingdom

  • Location: Bucharest
  • Country: Romania


Role ID
200403
Worker Type
Regular Employee
Studio/Department
EA Studios - CAP Central
Work Model
Off Site
Job Category
Administrative

Description & Requirements

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.

Empowering players to create is an exciting future for the gaming industry. At Electronic Arts we have many examples of players creating content, whether it be a skateboard park in Skate or fantastical mansions in the Sims 4. The future definitely has our players being more empowered to create with their imagination being the only limit.

We are looking for a Software Engineer to join our platform engineering and infrastructure support team, where you will be immersed in a stimulating environment that uses multiple the latest technologies. This role is ideal for a professional with a background in Kubernetes and Golang.

Reporting to the Technical Director, you will work in collaboration with experienced teams that have collectively built and worked on backend services for more than two decades. This is a remote based role.

As a Software Engineer, you will:

  • Craft Kubernetes operators, to streamline our operations and enhance the scalability of our systems.
  • Develop Golang-based software components ranging from APIs, CLIs and Webhooks, contributing to the robustness and efficiency of our backend operations.
  • Create elaborate build pipelines, playing an important role in the continuous integration and deployment of our software solutions.
  • Collaborate with our game studios, providing them with the support they need to utilise the assets we build

Qualifications:

The most critical skills we are looking for are expertise with Kubernetes and Golang. Even if you do not check every box, please apply if you feel you can carry on a dialogue about your Kubernetes and Golang proficiencies and how your other qualifications make you a strong candidate. Our goal is to connect with developers who are proficient in Kubernetes and Golang first and foremost.

  • 5+ years of active work experience in cloud computing in general
  • 2 years of active experience using Kubernetes, with a fairly good overall understanding of its inner workings
  • Experience with Kubernetes packaging technologies such as HELM or Kustomize
  • Hands-on experience crafting CI/CD pipelines and assets
  • Proficient in Golang, with a solid understanding of its ecosystems
  • Experience writing unit tests based on TDD principles
  • Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS and GCP.
  • English verbal & written fluency required for collaborating on a global team.
  • You will lead features from design to deployment, including live service support

Pluses:

  • Hands-on experience writing Kubernetes operators

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Benefits Language


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 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.
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