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Software Engineer (Web), Content Technologies
2 years ago
Team Name:
Battle.net & Online ProductsJob Title:
Software Engineer (Web), Content TechnologiesRequisition ID:
R007686Job Description:
The Battle.net & Online Products Content Technology team is seeking a passionate Software Engineer specializing in web technologies to join our quest to bring amazing Blizzard content to our fans worldwide. You will work with a talented team of engineering, design, and product experts dedicated to building a global content platform. You will play an integral part of building, improving, and operating web applications and services that directly integrate with Blizzard game data and working with our partner teams to deliver epic experiences to our players.
We use technologies like React, Node, Spring, Docker, Kubernetes and Amazon Web Services to provide amazing experiences for players to learn more about our games online. Our team frequently discusses emerging technology, opportunities for improvement, and ways to push the envelope for epic web experiences on desktop and mobile browsers.
The Battle.net & Online Products organization is home to 300+ engineers, product managers, and designers focused on the technology that powers Blizzard Entertainment’s games. Whether you’re playing one of our titles, chatting with friends, or just shopping online, B&OP ensures that our players are immersed in engaging, exciting, and secure experiences.
Covid-19 Hiring Update: We’ve transitioned to a work-from-home model and we’re continuing to interview and hire during this time. This role is expected to begin as a remote position. We understand each person’s circumstances may be unique and will work with you to explore possible interim options.
Responsibilities
- Build exciting web experiences for players to learn more about new Blizzard games and updates to existing games
- Collaborate with fellow engineers, designers, and numerous other partners to deliver epic content experiences
- Participate in a culture of growth and innovation
- Evolve our features, code, processes, and infrastructure to meet Blizzard's global high scale goals
Requirements
- A minimum of 2 years of professional software engineering experience
- Solid understanding of Web programming with HTML, CSS and JavaScript
- Experience with server-side JavaScript or client-side JavaScript in the context of single-page applications and server-rendered web architecture (both preferred)
- Understanding of web technologies (HTTP Request/Response, REST, etc.)
Pluses
- Passion for technology and video games
- Knowledge of front-end frameworks such as React or Vue
- Experience with content management systems
- Understanding of Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager and Optimizely A/B testing
- Experience with AWS, Docker, Kubernetes and building web applications to scale
- Experience with Java frameworks like Spring and Hibernate.
- Experience writing unit tests (e.g. Mocha, Chai, Jest)
- Proven experience building sites that take into consideration performance, accessibility, SEO and more
- Skilled with common web security practices and the reasons to use them
Blizzard Entertainment is a global company committed to growing our employees. We offer generous benefits and perks with an eye on providing true work / life balance. We’ve worked hard to champion an intensely collaborative and creative environment, a diverse and inclusive employee culture, and training and opportunity for professional growth. Our people are everything. Our core values are real, and our mission has never changed.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We are dedicated to creating the most epic entertainment experiences…ever. Join us!
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