SoftwareEngineer,Java

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 Software Engineer who is skilled at 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 The Rockstar Games Information Systems team 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. RESPONSIBILITIES Design and implement solutions to help us meet the challenges of fast paced game development. Contribute towards the team’s software design guidelines. Collaborate with other Rockstar technology teams across our worldwide studios. Develop a strong understanding of the systems we use and learn new technologies to help advance our applications. REQUIREMENTS 3+ years of professional experience in Java backend development. Strong command of Java, from low-level optimization to high-level architecture. Deep expertise in the Spring Boot ecosystem and JPA/Hibernate. Proven experience designing and scaling RESTful APIs. Solid understanding of MySQL (or other major RDBMS) with query-tuning experience. Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka and change data capture (CDC) pipelines. Proficient in Java performance profiling and debugging. Comfortable in Linux environments, with strong communication and production-support skills. PLUSES Please note that these are desirable skills and are not required to apply