Backend Programmer, EPIC Games

CA$141.7-207.9k

+ Potential to participate in discretionary incentive programs

SQL

MongoDB

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

Java

Redis

Gradle

Postgres

Terraform

Jenkins

Spring

Teamcity

RDS

REST API

Mid and Senior level

Vancouver

Interactive entertainment company

Be an early applicant

Interactive entertainment company

1001+ employees

B2CB2BGamingEntertainmentDigital Media

Be an early applicant

CA$141.7-207.9k

+ Potential to participate in discretionary incentive programs

SQL

MongoDB

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

Java

Redis

Gradle

Postgres

Terraform

Jenkins

Spring

Teamcity

RDS

REST API

Mid and Senior 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, highly scalable, and highly available
4+ years of experience in building and running large scale, mission critical online service or web systems
Deep knowledge of the object-oriented language (preferably Java), design and design patterns
Deep knowledge of restful API design and implementation (Spring boot, Jersey)
Deep knowledge of database system, both relational and NoSQL (PostgreSQL/MongoDB)
Experience of utilizing cache, messaging, async processing, etc. in online services
Solid understanding of AWS services like EC2, RDS, Elastic Cache, SNS, SQS, and Redis
Familiarity with mechanisms such as OAuth, OpenID, and JWTs
Understanding of tools and processes including Docker, Terraform, Kubernetes, Gradle, and CI/CD pipelines (TeamCity/Jenkins)
Experience in building eCommerce payment, checkout, subscription system is a plus

What the job involves

As a backend programmer at Epic, you’ll apply your backend expertise to tackle complex technical challenges with innovative solutions. Collaborating with Epic teams across the globe, you’ll design, develop, and maintain high performance, secure and reliable micro-services in eCommerce specific domain areas such as checkout, payment, order processing, payout, subscription services, and more, delivering impactful solutions that power seamless online interactions for our users worldwide
Design, implement, and iterate on scalable, secure, highly-available, backend services
Handle real-time operation issues on online services and platform
Collect, analyze, and interpret metrics to improve application performance and functionality. Ensure comprehensive monitoring and alert coverage
Provide input into the product road map, including milestone schedules and deliverables
Refactor, enhance, and maintain the existing codebase for improved performance and scalability. Maintain code quality internally and from outsourced partners
Work closely with global team in another time zone

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. Its recent announcement - Unreal Engine 5 - 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 Games' 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 their field, these are undoubtedly exciting times for Epic Games. The release of next-generation consoles like the PS5 has enabled Epic Games to push the limits of their software, meaning it'll lead the charge in the creation of next-gen games. 2024 saw an unprecedented investment in Epic Games by Disney, amounting to $1.5 billion. 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.

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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle

Insights

Top investors

18% employee growth in 12 months

Glassdoor (4.1)

Trustpilot (1.4)

Company

Funding (last 2 of 8 rounds)

Feb 2024

$1.5bn

LATE VC

Apr 2022

$2bn

LATE VC

Total funding: $8.6bn

Company benefits

Insurance: Health, dental, and vision
Retirement plan, 401(k) plan
Performance bonuses (quarterly)
Maternity/Paternity leave
Paid holidays and sick days
Employee discounts at the Epic Store
Free lunches and snacks on site
Pet-friendly offices so you can bring your well-behaved pet to work
Company-sponsored social events such as happy hours and special events

Company HQ

Cary, NC

Leadership

Tim Sweeney

(CEO)

Founded 'Potomac Computer Systems', which would later become Epic Games, in 1991, from his parents' house in Maryland.

Mark Rein

(Vice President)

Joined Sweeney in 1992, when the two renamed Sweeney's company into 'Epic Games'.

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