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 Dundee is on the lookout for a talented Software Engineer who possesses a passion for hands on development.
This is a full-time, permanent and in-office position based in Rockstar’s unique game development studio in the heart of Dundee, Scotland.
WHAT WE DO- We create and maintain production software tools that are used by all game development disciplines to support the creation of all Rockstar Games projects.
- The tools we build range from task management software, defect trackers with games console integration, distributed video recording systems, reporting and analytics applications.
- Develop a strong understanding of the systems we use and learn new technologies to help advance our applications.
- Design and implement solutions to help us meet the challenges of fast-moving game development.
- Contribute towards the team’s software design best practices.
- Collaborate with other Rockstar technology teams across our worldwide studios.
- A degree in computer science or a similar discipline.
- Minimum 3 years of professional Java EE development experience.
- Proficient in Java (preferably Java 17), with expertise in both low-level optimizations and high-level architecture.
- Strong experience in the Spring Boot ecosystem.
- In-depth knowledge of JPA, particularly with Hibernate.
- Good understanding of RESTful web services and API design.
- Expertise in MySQL or any other RDBMS.
- Expertise in Apache Kafka and change data capture pipelines.
- Proficient in Java performance profiling.
- Experience with search solutions like Hibernate Search & Elasticsearch.
- Strong ability to present technical information clearly.
- Excellent at providing front-line production support.
- Comfortable working in a Linux environment.
Please note that these are desirable skills and are not required to apply for the position.
- Familiarity with Directed Acyclic Graphs and Graph Databases.
- Familiarity with media processing tools like FFMPEG.
- Exposure to version control, CI/CD systems and build automations.
- Experience with service-oriented architecture and multi-tier server applications.
- Exposure to Caching Systems, Spring Cloud, Swagger.
- Experience with data warehousing solutions like Snowflake / Apache Doris.
- Familiarity with Debezium.
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 contact the Human Resources Department.
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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Want to be a part of the team responsible for creating and publishing some of the most popular and critically-acclaimed games in the world including franchises such as Grand Theft Auto, Max Payne, Red Dead, and more?
At Rockstar Games, we focus intently on quality and content to proudly produce exactly the kind of games we would want to play ourselves.
A career at Rockstar Games is about passion and commitment, to the projects and to each other, all while working on some of the most creatively rewarding and challenging projects to be found in any entertainment medium with some of the most talented people in the industry.
We offer successful candidates a highly competitive salary and compensation package including a comprehensive benefits package for all full-time hires.
Rockstar Games is an equal opportunity employer.
