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Mid/Senior Software Engineer (Python, Backend)

Job Overview

Wargaming Sydney is seeking a Mid/Senior Software Engineer to join our studio. We are looking for someone with experience and passion, who is willing and able to dive into all aspects of game technology and development.

In this role you will help design, create and test a suite of microservices used to support the backend of multiple different games, including the new titles being developed in Sydney. The microservices are running on Kubernetes and are written in Python, C++ & Go.

What will you do?

• Build, test, maintain and document microservices using Python, C++ and Go
• Integrate the use of these services in Unreal Engine
• Discuss and understand the needs of customers and design appropriate solutions
• Maintain and improve our CI/CD system
• Help the team and product grow by giving feedback and raising issues.

What are we looking for?

• Proficiency with programming using Python
• An understanding and the skills to apply software development best practices
• Code and system design skills, and the ability to identify and solve problems
• Experience with source control systems (eg: perforce / git / subversion), and an understanding of their benefits and limitations.
• Experience using and/or setting up CI/CD (e.g. GitLab CI, Jenkins) pipelines and an understanding of the benefits that they can bring to the development process
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• The ability to thrive in an Agile Development environment

What additional skills will help you stand out?

• Working knowledge of containers and orchestration system like Docker and Kubernetes
• Experience with C++ or Go
• Experience designing REST APIs
• Experience developing network applications and micro-services and supporting them in production
• Experience in the game development industry, and related technology (e.g. Unreal, Unity)
• Experience with cloud infrastructure (e.g. AWS, Google Cloud)

About Wargaming:

Wargaming Sydney is one of the largest AAA development studios in Australia, and is the Aussie branch of Wargaming.net. Our studio works on new and established titles, advanced technologies to support games, and is currently working with our UK sister studio DPS games on a new AAA IP.

We’ve been voted a Great Place to Work, and are endorsed as a great Employer for Women by Work180. We don't tolerate workplace bullying, discrimination or harassment, and have created a workplace where all of our team can feel supported and included. All applicants will receive consideration equally, and we encourage applications from those who are traditionally under-represented in the technology industry.

We are open to hiring remote employees based in Australia and New Zealand.

Great benefits that we offer:

• Flexible hours
• A unique flexible benefits package which includes options for subsidized private health care, fitness/gym memberships, entertainment budgets, or even getting your house cleaned!
• Paid parental leave (both primary and secondary carers)
• Paid annual volunteer day
• Free office breakfast every day
• Weekly company-provided office lunch
• Fully stocked gaming room

Some of the learning opportunities we provide:

• Dedicated regular events to experiment, innovate and grow.
• Focus on growth towards your personal goals
• Internal & External Trainings
• Attending local and international conferences like GDC or GCAP
• Support for presenting at events and conferences
• Skilling up on industry standard technologies like Unreal Engine

What our studio culture focuses on:

• Open & feedback-rich environments
• Autonomy within the team
• Transparent decision making

Take a look at our website to find out more – https://wgsydney.com/

Please apply using the link on this page to embark on your career with Wargaming!

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