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 New England is on the lookout for a Senior Build Engineer who possesses a passion for automating processes and supporting infrastructure and tools that support the deployment of client facing software and services.
This is a full-time, in-office position based out of Rockstar’s game development studio in Andover, MA.
WHAT WE DO
- We create connected experiences that are found across our game franchises.
- We create online services for our games, including matchmaking, cloud saves, player stats, leaderboards, and more.
- We improve existing features as well as architect new solutions to support the development of the Online Services features.
- We create innovative in-game experiences, including user-generated content.
- We build services and tools that support our consumer-facing experiences and our internal business needs.
- We create companion apps for our games, including second screen experiences on mobile, tablet and the web.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Continuous integration and deployment of internal tools and externally facing applications to multiple environments.
- Management and documentation of deployment processes and automation.
- Environment management to ensure all needs are covered for testing and development.
- Collaboration with other Rockstar technology teams across our worldwide studios.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of configuration management and engineering for web applications, ideally supporting an Agile development process.
- Experience with automated build tools such as TeamCity, Jenkins, or equivalent.
- Experience defining, implementing, or improving continuous integration and deployment workflow processes.
- Programming experience with one of the following languages: C++, C#, or Java.
- Experience using PowerShell.
SKILLS
- Scripting and automation skills with one of the following languages: PowerShell, Perl, Python, bash, Ruby, or similar.
- Possess a holistic view and deep understanding of distributed systems architecture and infrastructure.
- Knowledge of distributed systems architecture and infrastructure.
- Adept at managing software release and deployment.
- Proficient in supporting multi-platform application development shops.
- Experience with source control, preferably Perforce.
- Experience with bug-tracking software.
- Knowledge of Agile software development process (particularly Scrum).
PLUSES
Please note that these are desirable skills and are not required to apply for the position.
- Experience with containerization technology (preferably Docker).
- Experience with branch and merge strategies.
- Knowledge of SQL.
HOW TO APPLY
Please apply with a resume 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.
