Job Title:

Expert Software Engineer (Database Team, Kubernetes)

Requisition ID:

R023600

Job Description:

Your Platform

We provide our technology to other internal teams to configure and deploy their services & game titles. We are in the process of moving from a self-serve to a semi-managed model. You would be helping to evolve this model as we make more use of cloud technologies and help minimize our customers' operational overhead. You would be working with technologies such as Kubernetes, Vitess, & Redis.

We are looking for a person with experience writing sophisticated k8 operators in Golang with an interest in learning more about Vitess & Redis. We will also consider an individual with deep knowledge of Vitess & Redis with experience with Python or Golang.

Key Responsibilities

Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain and evolve the database platform, improve our semi-managed service model, and evolve it for cloud technologies

• Liaise with teams who run database technology, ensuring their requirements are met in a timely appropriate manner

• Drive the direction of our software and tooling architecture, taking into account our dedication to maximum reliability for players and internal customers alike

• Ensure all components are highly scalable and maintainable

• Own the features, components and tooling being built

• Contribute to and review designs and code from other team members

• Support our customer-facing teams as they roll-out new features to game-studio partners, and provide support and consultancy to our colleagues around the world

• Partner with other engineers to problem-solve with our technology, and provide an excellent customer experience

• Provide mentorship on standard processes for database tooling development and integration

About You

• Relevant work experience, including in a high-volume or critical production service environment

• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills

• Excellence in communicating within and across teams

• Experience writing complex k8 operators in Golang

• Experience working with container orchestration e.g. Kubernetes

• Love to code. Excellent development skills, knowledge of multiple languages.

• Previous experience crafting and building tooling for use by other engineers. Can understand and explain what makes a well-designed API/tool.

• Knowledge of database design, including MySQL and NoSQL databases

• A good understanding of networking protocols: TCP, HTTP, TLS, etc.

• Ability to analyze requirements and make corresponding design decisions

• Large capacity for an investigative approach and keen to learn new technologies

• Ability to complete sophisticated tasks with minimal direction

Bonus Points

• Experience with game development or game engines

• Experience with continuous integration and agile methodologies

• Experience with building backend services, including skills in:

  • RESTful APIs

  • Linux & open-source technologies

  • Experience with large scale services (up to millions of concurrent users)

What Demonware Offers

Relocation Support, generous paid vacation, RRSP matching program and top-tier medical, dental and life insurance coverage for you and your dependents and perks.

Demonware is a member of the Activision family of studios. We run every part of the players’ online experience, from logging in to matchmaking to climbing the leader boards, for popular video game franchises such as Call of Duty®, Tony Hawk Pro Skater, Crash Bandicoot™and Skylanders®. Our main motto is Always Game!

Our ability to build immersive and innovative worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment. We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered!

The videogame industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such, the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners.

Activision is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.