Senior Build & Release Engineer

At Rockstar Games, we create world-class entertainment experiences. 

Become part of a team working on some of the most rewarding, large-scale creative projects to be found in any entertainment medium - all within an inclusive, highly-motivated environment where you can learn and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry.

Rockstar Games is on the lookout for a Build Engineer who possesses a passion for automating processes and supporting infrastructure and tools that support the deployment of client-facing software and services. 

This is a full-time, in-office position based out of Rockstar’s game development studio in Andover, Massachusetts. 

WHAT WE DO

• The Rockstar Games Online Services Team is a passionate development group, focused on growing and maintaining the technology platform that powers Rockstar’s online titles and our ability to deliver world-class player experiences. 
• We design and maintain CI/CD pipelines enabling fast, safe, and repeatable software delivery across all environments. 
• Collaborate with development, operations, security and QA teams to support the development and delivery of robust, high-quality software. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Continuous integration and deployment of internal tools and externally facing applications to multiple environments. 
• Management and documentation of deployment processes and automation. 
• Environment management to ensure all needs are covered for testing and development. 
• Collaboration with other Rockstar technology teams across our worldwide studios. 

REQUIREMENTS

• 5+ years of configuration management and engineering for web applications, ideally supporting an Agile development process.
• Experience with automated build tools such as TeamCity, Jenkins, or equivalent.
• Experience defining, implementing, or improving continuous integration and deployment processes.
• Programming experience with an OOP language such as C# or Java.
• Automation skills utilizing a scripting language such as PowerShell, Bash, Python, or similar.
• Knowledge of distributed systems architecture and infrastructure.
• Adept at managing software release and deployment.
• Proficient in supporting multi-platform application development shops.
• Experience with containerization technology (preferably Docker).
• Experience with source control such as GitHub or Perforce.
• Experience with bug-tracking software.

PLUSES

Please note that these are desirable skills and are not required to apply for the position. 

• Experience with branch and merge strategies. 
• Experience with frontend technologies such as React, NextJs, Webpack or similar. 
• Knowledge of SQL. 

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. 

Rockstar is committed to creating a work environment that promotes equal opportunity, dignity and respect. In line with this commitment, Rockstar will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process in order for such applicants to be considered for the position for which they are applying, as well as to qualified employees to enable them to perform the essential functions of their roles. If you need more information about Rockstar’s reasonable accommodation policies or process, or need to request an accommodation, please notify your recruiter during the interview process. 

If you’ve got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from all suitable candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, race, or any other protected category.

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