Software Engineer at Electronic Arts in Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden | 3 Years + Experience

Job Summary

Job Description

Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. TRACAB develops real-time optical tracking systems used in major football events and leagues. As a Software Developer with Tracab, you will be integral in designing, implementing, and maintaining applications primarily in NodeJS/TypeScript. You will deliver stable, scalable, and real-time code solutions for game statistics and player tracking, collaborating on KPIs for sports industry stakeholders. Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, MongoDB, Redis, and RabbitMQ is essential for supporting real-time systems.

Must have:

Design, develop, and maintain server-side applications in NodeJS/TypeScript.
Implement real-time communication channels, including WebSockets.
Build and optimize APIs and backend services.
Utilize Docker and Kubernetes for deployment.
Proficiency with MongoDB, Redis, and RabbitMQ.
Write clean, testable, and maintainable code.
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Excellent communication skills.
Fluent in English (writing and speaking).

Good to have:

Knowledge of Go, Rust, Terraform.
Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS).
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps.
Knowledge of microservices architecture.
Basic knowledge in building native Windows desktop apps.

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Job Details

General Information

Locations: Stockholm (Tracab), Sweden

Role ID

209719

Worker Type

Regular Employee

Studio/Department

EA Studios - SPORTS

Work Model

Hybrid

Description & Requirements

Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Here, everyone is part of the story. Part of a community that connects across the globe. A place where creativity thrives, new perspectives are invited, and ideas matter. A team where everyone makes play happen.

Do you want to be part of the team behind the world’s most accurate optical tracking system for football? At TRACAB, we develop real-time solutions that have been used in some of the world’s biggest events, such as the FIFA World Cup, as well as by top football leagues including Bundesliga, LaLiga and MLS. Every match day, our technology transforms how fans, analysts, and teams experience the game.

As a Software Developer with Tracab, you will play an integral role in designing, implementing, and maintaining applications primarily in NodeJS/TypeScript. You will work closely with our team to deliver highly stable, scalable, and real-time code solutions that power game statistics and player tracking at top sports venues around the world. This role will also involve collaborating on the development of KPIs for various stakeholders across the sports industry. To support our real-time systems, experience with Docker, Kubernetes, MongoDB, Redis, and RabbitMQ is essential.

E.g., if the client requires statistics to understand player passing patterns better, you will write the code, evaluate, test and implement your solution within the platform. You are a part of the whole chain and within a couple of weeks you can see your results in a game when you watch TV.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain server-side applications primarily in NodeJS/TypeScript, with a focus on real-time systems.
Implement and optimize real-time communication channels, including WebSockets, for highly responsive applications.
Build and optimize APIs and backend services for performance, scalability, and reliability in real-time environments.
Leverage Docker and Kubernetes to deploy and manage services in a containerized environment.
Utilize MongoDB, Redis, and RabbitMQ as backend databases, optimizing data handling for performance and scalability.
Write well-tested, stable, and maintainable code with an emphasis on best practices and code quality.
Collaborate with other engineers and stakeholders to refine requirements, develop new features, and troubleshoot issues.
Participate in code reviews and contribute to a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

Requirements

MSc. in computer science or equivalent level of knowledge.
Proven experience as a Software Developer with expertise in NodeJS/TypeScript.
Familiarity with real-time communication technologies, such as WebSockets, and handling high-throughput, low-latency requirements.
Strong experience with Docker and Kubernetes for containerized applications.
Proficiency with MongoDB, Redis, and RabbitMQ, including an understanding of when to use each for optimal application performance.
Experience developing scalable and high-performance applications.
Demonstrated ability to write clean, testable, and maintainable code.
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Fluent in English, in writing and speaking.

Nice-to-haves

Knowledge of other languages (e.g., Go, Rust, Terraform).
Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS).
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps best practices.
Knowledge of microservices architecture and distributed systems.
Basic knowledge in building native Windows desktop apps

About Electronic Arts

We’re proud to have an extensive portfolio of games and experiences, locations around the world, and opportunities across EA. We value adaptability, resilience, creativity, and curiosity. From leadership that brings out your potential, to creating space for learning and experimenting, we empower you to do great work and pursue opportunities for growth.

We adopt a holistic approach to our benefits programs, emphasizing physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life. Our packages are tailored to meet local needs and may include healthcare coverage, mental well-being support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leaves, complimentary games, and more. We nurture environments where our teams can always bring their best to what they do.

Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.