Senior Frontend Engineer (Data)

Job Description

Overview

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At Rockstar Games, we create world-class entertainment experiences. Become part of a team working on large-scale creative projects in an inclusive, motivated environment where you can learn and collaborate with talented people in the industry. This role focuses on the “back of the frontend” to deliver how frontends are delivered, secured and integrated via services and APIs, with less focus on presentation. With Grand Theft Auto VI and other long-term plans, you will work on bleeding-edge technology with an internationally established team, while demonstrating attention to detail, teamwork, and strong communication. This is a full-time, in-office position based in Oakville, ON.

What We Do

• We create connected experiences across Rockstar game franchises.
• We architect and maintain high-impact features to support the Rockstar community and websites.
• We create innovative in-game experiences, including user-generated content.
• We build services and tools that support our consumer-facing experiences and internal business needs.

Responsibilities

• Development of accessible front-end components and applications utilizing React.
• Integrating front-end applications with Next.js and ASP.NET Core (C#).
• Develop comprehensive test suites.
• Web performance optimization.
• Collaboration with other Rockstar technology teams across our worldwide studios.

Qualifications

• A degree in computer science or 5+ years of experience in professional web development.
• 5 years of experience using React.
• 5 years of experience using Node.js or C#.

Skills

• Expert in accessible web development with experience in React.
• Great communication skills as a core member of an internationally based team.
• Experience with automated testing.
• Experience with shared code and source control, preferably Git.
• Knowledge of Agile software development processes.
• Application of software development best practices.
• Knowledge and application of web security best practices.
• Passion for web technologies and a desire to remain up to date with the latest technologies.

Pluses

• Experience working on high-traffic, responsive websites and applications.
• Experience with Next.js SSR/ISR.
• Exposure to Elasticsearch/OpenSearch.
• Exposure to observability tools.
• Knowledge of Rockstar’s game titles and passion for playing video games.

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.

EEO and Accommodations

Rockstar is committed to creating a work environment that promotes equal opportunity, dignity and respect. Rockstar will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process and to qualified employees to enable them to perform the essential functions of their roles. For more information about Rockstar’s accommodation policies or to request an accommodation, contact the Human Resources Department.

For those based in Toronto, accommodations are provided as long as they do not pose an undue hardship on Rockstar and are consistent with applicable laws.

We encourage applications from all suitable candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, race, or any other protected category.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Computer Games

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