Senior Backend Programmer, Epic Games

CA$187.6-275.2k

+ Eligible to participate in discretionary incentive programs (subject to the terms of those plans or programs).

AWS

Java

Unix

REST API

Senior and Expert level

Vancouver

Interactive entertainment company

Job no longer available

Interactive entertainment company

1001+ employees

B2CB2BGamingEntertainmentDigital Media

Job no longer available

CA$187.6-275.2k

+ Eligible to participate in discretionary incentive programs (subject to the terms of those plans or programs).

AWS

Java

Unix

REST API

Senior and Expert level

Vancouver

1001+ employees

B2CB2BGamingEntertainmentDigital Media

Company mission

To create fun games we want to play and building the art and tools we need to bring those games to life.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

Passionate about building and maintaining consumer-facing online applications that are secure, scalable, and highly available
8 + years of experience in building online services or web systems
Ability to collaborate and/or lead cross-functional efforts in ambiguous environments
Deep knowledge of the object-oriented language (preferably Java), design, and design patterns
Deep knowledge of RESTful API design, implementation, and database systems, both relational and NoSQL databases
Experience of utilizing cache, messaging, async processing, etc. in online services and deploying and running services on a large scale and in a mission-critical environment
Experience with cloud technologies, preferably AWS cloud services, Unix-flavored O/S, and a continuous integration / continuous delivery environment
Experience in building messaging platforms is a plus, but not required
Experience building scalable distributed systems
Experiencing collaborating alongside stakeholders and other SMEs

What the job involves

As a part of the eCommerce Foundation team, the Nexus team develops and maintains the core infrastructure powering our global messaging platforms
We manage various services and tools that enable player communications, engagement, SDK, and game messaging
Our work spans critical components like intelligent email, mobile push notifications, SMS, and real-time data transfer systems, enabling innovation for features like matchmaking, presence, friends, and text chat, ensuring a robust and user-friendly experience for billions of players worldwide
We focus on building scalable, secure, and innovative solutions, integrating with third-party systems, and providing administrative tools to streamline operations for both internal teams and external partners
We play a vital role in supporting business growth and enhancing customer engagement
Design, implement, own, and iterate on scalable, secure, highly-available backend services
Maintain code quality internally and from outsourced partners
Communicate technical risks within and across the group
Handle various real-time, complex issues on online services and platforms
Maintain and improve operational excellence, including but not limited to observability, scaling, optimizing infrastructure, etc
Collaborate, own, and/or execute on product roadmaps, including but not limited to features, designs, milestones, and deliverables
Follow industry trends and maintain a strong interest in cutting-edge technology

Our take

Epic Games is the creator of Fortnite, Unreal, Gears of War, Shadow Complex, and the Infinity Blade series of games. Epic's Unreal Engine technology brings high-fidelity, interactive experiences to PC, console, mobile, AR, VR and the Web. And its recent announcement - Unreal Engine 5.7 - is set to lay the technical foundations for countless future releases.

Epic Games' model focuses on two key areas: creating games and offering its game engine technology to other developers. Doing this means that Epic's brand stretches beyond their own direct creations. The company has been able to put its name to some of the most iconic games of the last 20 years. Its most recent success is undoubtedly the creation of Fortnite, which has gained hundreds of millions of users since its launch in 2017.

Long-established as one of the leaders in its field, these are undoubtedly exciting times for Epic Games. The release of next-generation consoles like the PS5 has enabled the company to push the limits of its software, meaning it'll lead the charge in the creation of next-gen games. 2024 also saw an unprecedented investment in Epic Games by Disney, amounting to $1.5B. This will enable Disney to promote iconic characters through the Fortnite game. With the number of people enjoying video games continuing to grow, there is no sign of Epic Games slowing down any time soon.