Full Stack Engineer (C#/React)

At Rockstar Games, we create world-class entertainment experiences. 

Become part of a team working on some of the most rewarding, large-scale creative projects to be found in any entertainment medium - all within an inclusive, highly-motivated environment where you can learn and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry. 

Rockstar is on the lookout for a passionate Full Stack Engineer to join our online services team. 

With the rapid growth of Grand Theft Auto Online, and future titles, the successful candidate will be working on bleeding edge technology with an internationally established team, while having great attention to detail, being a strong team player and have excellent communication skills. We are looking for someone who has in interest in games, eager for new challenges, and ready to continue our legacy of creating the greatest games in the world.

This is a full-time, permanent and in-office position based in Rockstar’s state-of-the-art game development studio in Edinburgh, Scotland. 

WHAT WE DO

• The Rockstar Games Online Services Team is a passionate development group, focused on growing and maintaining the technology platform that powers Rockstar’s online titles and our ability to deliver world-class player experiences.


• We create connected features that are found across our game franchises.


• We improve existing functionality as well as architect new solutions to support online services for our games, including matchmaking, cloud saves,
  player stats, leaderboards, and more.


• We create systems to support innovative in-game customizations, including user-generated content.


• We build services and tools that support consumer-facing as well as internal business needs.


• We create companion apps for our games, including second screen experiences on mobile, tablet and the web.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Development of backend functionality for scalable server APIs using .NET 8/ASP.NET Core (C#).


• Integrating front-end applications with backend processes.


• Creating front-end features and applications utilizing JavaScript (ReactJS).


• Application performance optimization.


• Collaboration with other Rockstar technology teams across our worldwide studios.

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 3+ years of professional software development experience at an enterprise level organization. 


• Technical expertise in C# and proficiency in JavaScript/Typescript with experience in React.


• Solid experience with T-SQL.


• Experience with source control, preferably Perforce.


• Knowledge of Agile software development processes.


• Knowledge and application of software development best practices and web security best practices.


• Great communication skills as a core member of an internationally-based team.


• Passion for web technologies and a desire to remain up to date with the latest technologies.

PLUSES

Please note that these are desirable skills and are not required to apply for the position.

• Experience with event streaming (Apache Kafka) or message brokers (RabbitMQ).


• Prior experience with Redis, MongoDb and automated testing.


• Experience with modern .NET (.NET 6 or later).


• Experience authoring for mobile devices.


• Experience working on high-traffic, responsive websites and applications.


• Exposure to Elasticsearch and Python desirable.


• Knowledge of Rockstar’s game titles and passion for playing video games.

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply with a CV and cover letter demonstrating how you meet the skills above. If we would like to move forward with your application, a Rockstar recruiter will reach out to you to explain next steps and guide you through the process.

Rockstar is committed to creating a work environment that promotes equal opportunity, dignity and respect. In line with this commitment, Rockstar will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process in order for such applicants to be considered for the position for which they are applying, as well as to qualified employees to enable them to perform the essential functions of their roles. If you need more information about Rockstar’s reasonable accommodation policies or process, or need to request an accommodation, please notify your recruiter during the interview process.  

If you’ve got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from all suitable candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, race, or any other protected category.

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