Job Description

WHAT MAKES US EPIC?At the core of Epic's success are talented, passionate people. Epic prides itself on creating a collaborative, welcoming, and creative environment. Whether it's building award-winning games or crafting engine technology that enables others to make visually stunning interactive experiences, we're always innovating.Being Epic means being a part of a team that continually strives to do right by our community and users. We're constantly innovating to raise the bar of engine and game development.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 DoIn this role at Epic, you\'ll be at the center of services that power our customer's E-commerce-related experiences for all products around the globe. You\'ll work closely with our teams to build and support systems that deliver a good user experience, high performance, and secure and reliable functionalities. From design to 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 will

• Design, implement, 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 issues on online services and platform
• Collect and analyze metrics from online services
• Provide input into the product road map, including milestone schedules and deliverables
• Follow industry trends and maintain a strong interest in cutting-edge technology

What we're looking for

• Passionate about building and maintaining secure, scalable, and highly available consumer-facing online applications, with 8+ years of experience in creating online services or web systems
• Deep knowledge of object-oriented languages (preferably Java), design principles, design patterns, RESTful API design and implementation, and database systems (both relational and NoSQL)
• Extensive experience in utilizing cache, messaging, async processing, and other technologies in building and deploying online services on a large scale and mission-critical environment
• Proficient in cloud technologies, preferably AWS cloud services, Unix-flavored operating systems, CI/CD environments, and deploying and running services in such environments
• Strong understanding of security best practices, scalability, and high availability principles for building robust and reliable online applications
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, communicate technical concepts clearly, and continuously improve the software development and delivery processes
• Experience with building and maintaining e-commerce or Publishing systems is a plus

EPIC 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.Pay Transparency InformationThe expected annual base pay range(s) for this position are detailed below. Each base pay range is relevant only for individuals who are residents of or will be expected to work within the specified locale. Compensation varies based on a variety of factors, which include (but aren\'t limited to) things such as skills and competencies, qualifications, knowledge, and experience. In addition to base pay, most employees are eligible to participate in Epic's generous benefit plans and discretionary incentive programs (subject to the terms of those plans or programs).British Columbia Base Pay Range$188,645 $276,680 CADABOUT USEpic Games spans across 19 countries with 55 studios and 4,500+ employees globally. For over 25 years, we\'ve been making award-winning games and engine technology that empowers others to make visually stunning games and 3D content that bring environments to life like never before. Epic's award-winning Unreal Engine technology not only provides game developers the ability to build high-fidelity, interactive experiences for PC, console, mobile, and VR, it is also a tool being embraced by content creators across a variety of industries such as media and entertainment, automotive, and architectural design. As we continue to build our Engine technology and develop remarkable games, we strive to build teams of world-class talent.Like what you hear? Come be a part of something Epic!Epic Games deeply values diverse teams and an inclusive work culture, and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Learn more about our Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy .Note to Recruitment Agencies: Epic does not accept any unsolicited resumes or approaches from any unauthorized third party (including recruitment or placement agencies) (i.e., a third party with whom we do not have a negotiated and validly executed agreement). We will not pay any fees to any unauthorized third party. Further details on these matters can be found .

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