Backend Web Developer - EA Sports College Football (12 month temporary contract)

Electronic Arts - Orlando, FL

Full-time - Mid Level

Onsite - Orlando, FL

Publishing Industries

About the position

The Backend Web Developer position at EA Sports focuses on maintaining and enhancing the backend infrastructure of web applications, primarily using Node.js and TypeScript. The role involves collaboration with front-end teams to ensure seamless integration and performance, with a strong emphasis on security, data integrity, and code optimization. This is a hybrid position based in Orlando, FL, requiring both onsite and remote work.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the backend infrastructure of web applications using Node.js libraries.
• Collaborate with the front end development team to integrate Node.js libraries with the client-side application.
• Ensure the security and integrity of data by implementing appropriate authentication and authorization mechanisms.
• Improve backend code for maximum performance and scalability.
• Enhance existing codebase to improve performance and maintainability.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Angular, with an understanding of their core principles and best practices.
• Experience with JavaScript/TypeScript and expertise in Node.js development.
• Experience with building and consuming RESTful APIs and working with JSON data.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and front end development workflows (e.g., Agile, Scrum).
• Experience with testing frameworks and libraries (e.g., Jest, Mocha, Chai) for unit and integration testing.
• Knowledge of caching mechanisms (e.g., Redis) for performance optimization.
• Experience with Python and YAML.
• Knowledge of web accessibility standards and techniques for creating accessible web interfaces.
• Familiarity with WebGL and GLSL Shaders.
• 2+ years of experience in C++ software development.
• 2+ years of experience working on Microsoft, Sony or Nintendo game consoles or other embedded systems.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with cloud services (e.g., AWS, Azure) for deployment and hosting.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).

Benefits

• Paid time off and new parent leave.
• Free games and discounts on EA products.
• Holistic benefits program focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness.