Software Engineer I

Description & Requirements
Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Here, everyone is part of the story. Part of a community that connects across the globe. A place where creativity thrives, new perspectives are invited, and ideas matter. A team where everyone makes play happen.

Platform Technology - Software Engineer I

Software Engineer I - Platform Technology - UGX
The EA Infrastructure and Platform Services (IPS) organization powers the global EA ecosystem. We provide the foundation for all of EA's incredible games and player experiences with high-level platforms like Cloud, Commerce, Data and AI, Gameplay Services, Identity and Social. By providing reusable capabilities that game teams can easily integrate into their work, we let them focus on making some of the best games in the world and creating meaningful relationships with our players. We're behind the curtain, making it all work together.

For this role, you will report to an Engineering Manager and get exposed to many technologies. You'll work as part of a team, engaged with different EADP service teams and game teams around the globe to provide outstanding innovation and performance for our upcoming top games.

Responsibilities

• Develop dynamic, responsive, and resilient systems using Java and Scala, ensuring high performance and innovation for our games.
• Collaborate closely with team members and cross-functional teams to gather requirements, and contribute to technical design documents, ensuring clarity and feasibility.
• Employ excellent problem-solving skills to navigate iteratively changing requirements during the development process.
• Contribute to the implementation, maintenance, and evolution of automated testing across a distributed service stack, ensuring reliability and quality.
• Provide support to manage and resolve integration issues and live incidents, ensuring smooth operations and game experiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field, showcasing a strong foundation in software engineering principles with 1-2 Years Experience.
• Exposure to a variety of programming paradigms, including both imperative and functional programming languages, demonstrating versatility and a willingness to learn.
• Experience with Java, Scala, Kotlin, JavaScript
• Exposure and experience working with Cloud agnostic environment (preferably AWS)
• Understanding or exposure of Event driven architecture or MQ (i.e. Kafka OR any queue based system)
• Basic understanding of DevOps and CI/CD tools
• Ability to work effectively within a team in an agile and iterative development environment, showcasing adaptability and collaborative skills.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, capable of conveying complex technical concepts in a clear and understandable manner.
• You are a motivated individual with a passion for gaming and technology, eager to learn and grow within the field of software engineering.

About Electronic Arts
We're proud to have an extensive portfolio of games and experiences, locations around the world, and opportunities across EA. We value adaptability, resilience, creativity, and curiosity. From leadership that brings out your potential, to creating space for learning and experimenting, we empower you to do great work and pursue opportunities for growth.

We adopt a holistic approach to our benefits programs, emphasizing physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life. Our packages are tailored to meet local needs and may include healthcare coverage, mental well-being support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leaves, complimentary games, and more. We nurture environments where our teams can always bring their best to what they do.

Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.