PROGRAMMING - EPIC GAMES SERVICESWhat We DoDriving the plug-in power behind Unreal Engine 5. We bridge connections for licensees and our own internal game teams to online services. This allows games like Fortnite to utilize a combination of platform online services as well as Epic's own online services to build cross-platform online features. Login, parties, voice chat, matchmaking, purchasing, cloud storage, and analytics are just a few examples of online features that our Online Game Services team helps games utilize.What You'll DoWe are currently looking for a Senior Backend Programmer to join our Ecommerce team. In this role at Epic, you'll be at the center of services that power our customer Ecommerce related experiences for all products around the globe. You'll work closely with our teams to build and support systems that deliver good user experience, high performance and secure, reliable functionalities. From design, implementation, and deployment you'll be able to shape the services and features that drive the future of our products. We're looking for a skilled, dependable, innovator who plays well with others and enjoys finding creative solutions.In this role, you willDefine, deliver, and continuously improve SLAs for online services environment - system health and monitoring, reporting and response, and on call resolutionMaintain code quality internally and from outsourced partnersCommunicate technical risks within and across the groupHandle various real-time issues on online services and platformProvide input into the product road map, including milestone schedules and deliverablesFollow industry trends and maintain a strong interest in cutting edge technologyBe responsible for the successful delivery of various projects and products end to endWhat we're looking for5+ years of experience in building online service or web systemsDeep knowledge of the object-oriented language (Java required), design and design patternsDeep knowledge of restful API design and implementationDeep knowledge of database systems both relational and NoSQL databaseExperience of utilizing cache, messaging, async processing, etc. in online servicesExperience with cloud technologies, preferably AWS cloud servicesExperience with Unix flavored O/SExperience in building ECommerce / Publishing system is a plusEPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFEWe pay 100% for benefits for both employees and dependents and offer coverage for supplemental medical, dental, vision, critical illness, telemedicine, Life and AD&D, long term disability insurance as well as weekly indemnity (short term disability) and a retirement savings plan with a competitive employer match. In addition to the EAP (employee assistance program), we also offer a robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, which provides free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents.
