Senior Web Engineer

Rockstar Games; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Rockstar Games in the United Kingdom is seeking a talented Frontend Engineer focusing on the back of the frontend to join our online development team. You will work on delivering secure, high-traffic frontends via services and APIs, with an emphasis on implementation over presentation.

You will develop accessible frontend components with React, integrate with Next.js and ASP.NET Core, build robust tests, optimize performance, and collaborate with Rockstar studios around the world to uphold our

Qualifications

• Degree in computer science or 5+ years of professional web development.
• Knowledge of Agile, software development, and web-security best practices.
• Passion for web technologies and a desire to remain up to date with the latest technologies.
• Experience with automated testing, shared code, and source control, preferably Git.
• 5+ years of experience using React and extensive experience in accessible web development.

Responsibilities

• Develop accessible front-end components and applications utilizing React.
• Integrating front-end applications with Next.js and ASP.NET Core (C#).
• Develop comprehensive test suites.
• Web performance optimization and collaboration with Rockstar teams across studios.

Skills

React

Web performance

Automated testing

Software security

Team communication

Agile

Education

Degree in Computer Science

5+ years of professional web development

Tools

Next.js

ASP.NET Core (C#)

Node.js

Git

Elasticsearch/OpenSearch

Observability tools

Job description

• Rockstar Games is seeking a talented and experienced Frontend Engineer with a focus on the “back of the frontend” to join our online development team. This role will involve a solid understanding of how high-profile frontends are delivered, secured and integrated via services and APIs with less focus on the presentation
• 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 is passionate about games, eager for new challenges, and ready to continue our legacy of creating the greatest games in the world
• Development of accessible front-end components and applications utilizing React
• Integrating front-end applications with Next.js and ASP.NET Core (C#)
• Develop comprehensive test suites
• Web performance optimization
• Collaboration with other Rockstar technology teams across our worldwide studios

A degree in computer science or 5+ years of experience in professional web developmentKnowledge of Agile, software development, and web-security best practicesPassion for web technologies and a desire to remain up to date with the latest technologiesExperience with automated testing, shared code, and source control, preferably Git5+ years of experience using ReactExtensive experience in accessible web development5+ years of experience using Node.js or C#Ability to effectively facilitate communication with teams in various locations worldwideExperience with Next.js SSR/ISRExperience working on high-traffic, responsive websites and applicationsExposure to Elasticsearch/OpenSearchExposure to observability toolsKnowledge of Rockstar’s game titles and passion for playing video games