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Software Engineer, C#/Java (All Levels)

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Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, Scotland
Entry level
Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, Scotland
Entry level
The software engineer will develop and maintain internal tools for project management at Rockstar Games. Responsibilities include writing maintainable code, collaborating with users and UX designers, participating in code reviews, and ensuring system stability and reliability.
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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 Games is on the lookout for a talented software developer who possesses a passion for the craft of software development. The ideal candidate would be someone who strives to enhance and streamline the workflows of our users, to increase people’s ability to work efficiently day-to-day.

This is a full-time, permanent and in-office position based in Rockstar’s state-of-the-art game development studio in Edinburgh, Scotland. 

WHAT WE DO

  • We create and maintain software tools that are used by staff across all departments and disciplines, to support the production and development of Rockstar Games.
  • Our primary responsibility is maintaining and evolving Rockstar’s internal task tracking and project management system.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Write quality, maintainable, and testable code, following the Information Systems team’s coding guidelines, to fix bugs and implement new features.
  • Work closely with users and UX designers to gather requirements and debug problems.
  • Accurately and effectively communicate with other team members across our global studios, giving meaningful updates on task progress, any issues encountered, suggestions for improvements etc.
  • Participation in the code review process, offering guidance and feedback to less experienced members of the team.
  • Helping to ensure the continued stability and reliability of our products and systems.
  • Helping to ensure a high quality and consistent user experience throughout our tools.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • A degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering, or equivalent industry experience.

SKILLS

  • Fluent in either C# or Java.
  • Full stack development.
  • Familiarity with WPF and XAML.
  • Familiarity with Spring Framework.
  • Knowledge of the MVVM application architecture.
  • Familiarity with Hibernate, or similar ORM
  • Familiarity with MySQL / relational databases.
  • Ability to work well within a cross-studio team.
  • Familiarity with Agile software development practices.
  • Strong communication skills.

PLUSES

Please note that these are desirable skills and are not required to apply for the position.

  • Experience writing and debugging asynchronous code.
  • Understanding of REST API design best practices.
  • Experience writing unit tests, or with test-driven development.
  • Passion for development and games, especially Rockstar products.
  • Experience with CI/CD systems such as TeamCity.
  • An ability to consider the wider architecture of a system, focusing on the bigger picture, rather than individual tasks.
  • Experience using Figma, or similar design platform.

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply with a CV 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.



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Rockstar Games Edinburgh, Scotland Office

Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 3AP

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