Software Engineer III

1 Month ago • 7 Years +

Job Summary

Job Description

The Software Engineer will join the Engineering team to help architect and build scalable, player-facing support tools using Java, TypeScript, and modern web technologies. The role involves leading, identifying, and building improvements to workflows, collaborating with other teams, writing and reviewing code, and authoring architectural design documents. The position is a 27–52-week contract opportunity. The engineer will be responsible for defining technical vision, communicating technical information to non-technical audiences and collaborating with the product manager to identify focus areas and provide the best solution.
Must have:
  • 7+ years as a software engineer building and operating software at scale
  • 1+ years of experience as a technical lead
  • Strong proficiency in Java and Typescript programming languages
  • Strong proficiency in web best practices (SEO, CDN, SPA)
  • Proven experience defining a technical vision and socializing it
  • Proven ability to communicate technical information to non-technical audiences
Good to have:
  • Experience with Spring Boot and GraphQL
  • Experience with TypeScript and ReactJS
  • Experience with dockerized development and deployment environments (AWS, Kubernetes)
  • Experience with headless CMS solutions like Sanity
  • Experience with CRM solutions like Zendesk
  • Prior experience with Riot’s games
Perks:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • 401k Program
  • Commuter Benefit
  • eLearning
  • Education Reimbursement
  • Ongoing Training & Development

Job Details

Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands. We’re looking to hire a Software Engineer for a leading video game developer and publisher known for its player-focused culture, collaborative environment, and commitment to fostering creativity, innovation, and inclusivity in gaming. 

You’ll join the Engineering team to help architect and build scalable, player-facing support tools using Java, TypeScript, and modern web technologies, contributing to world-class support experiences. This is a 27–52-week contract opportunity. The role is located in Los Angeles, CA and is hybrid. 

Software Engineer Responsibilities:  

  • Lead, identify and build improvements to workflows powering our support experiences 

  • Collaborate across disciplines and other teams of engineers from within Global Player Support and across the company. 

  • Write and review reliable, maintainable code, and author architectural design documents 

  • Review and propose industry-standard best practices 

  • Uphold a high standard of engineering excellence 

  • Collaborate with the Product Manager to identify focus areas and provide the best solution in those areas 

Software Engineer Requirements:  

Required 

  • 7+ years as a software engineer building and operating software at scale 

  • 1+ years of experience as a technical lead 

  • Strong proficiency in Java and Typescript programming languages 

  • Strong proficiency in web best practices (SEO, CDN, SPA) 

  • Proven experience defining a technical vision, and socializing it across an organization 

  • Proven ability to communicate technical information to non-technical audiences 

  

Desired  

  • Experience with Spring Boot and GraphQL 

  • Experience with TypeScript and ReactJS 

  • Experience with dockerized development and deployment environments (AWS, Kubernetes) 

  • Experience with headless CMS solutions like Sanity 

  • Experience with CRM solutions like Zendesk 

  • Prior experience with Riot’s games 

Perks & Benefits:  

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 

  • Life Insurance 

  • 401k Program 

  • Commuter Benefit 

  • eLearning 

  • Education Reimbursement 

  • Ongoing Training & Development 

  • *To qualify for our benefits package, you must work over 30 hours per week and the length of assignment must be a minimum of 10 weeks. 

To learn more about this Software Engineer opportunity, apply now. Our recruitment team will be in touch, guide you through the interview process, and advocate on your behalf.

Employer Details:

  • Onward Search is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in an employment with regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state and local laws and ordinances. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO.
  • In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
  • Onward Search is unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp or Independent Contractor arrangements at this time. All freelancers will be paid as W2 employees.
  • Onward Search offers medical, dental, vision benefits, as well as a 401k program, for all eligible full time temporary assignments.
  • Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.
  • Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing and technology. Our clients are continuously turning to us to fill their open positions. Therefore, there is no application deadline for this position, as we are seeking candidates for this type of role across all our clients on an ongoing basis.

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