Senior Software Engineer, Java

Rockstar Games; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Rockstar Games in Leeds is seeking a passionate Senior Software Engineer to join the Information Systems team. This full-time role involves designing and implementing solutions for game development challenges. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of Java backend experience, strong command of the Spring Boot ecosystem, and proficiency in RESTful APIs and database management. Rockstar promotes an inclusive work culture and encourages applications from diverse candidates.

Qualifications

• 5+ 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.
• Proficient in Java performance profiling and debugging.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement solutions for fast-paced game development.
• Contribute to software design guidelines.
• Collaborate with technology teams across worldwide studios.

Skills

Java backend development

Spring Boot

RESTful APIs

MySQL

Apache Kafka

Linux

Tools

JPA/Hibernate

FFMPEG

Job description

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 Senior 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 Leeds, England.

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, defecttrackers 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

• 5+ 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

• 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.

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.