Software Engineer

BCForward is currently seeking a highly motivated Software Development Engineer for an opportunity in Redmond, WA

Job Title: Software Development Engineer

Location: Fully Remote (overnight hours (5 pm – 12/1 am PST))

Duration: 12 Months Contract

Typical Day in the Role: ( Gaming: Unreal is preferred)

Candidate Requirements

• Years of Experience Required: 5 years of experience in the role.

The ideal resume would have Experience working with Unreal Engine, Familiarity with Azure or other cloud environments, and experience with C++ and/or C# proficiency. Experience using data and observability solutions to monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for CI/CD infrastructure, Experience with Perforce source control system, Knowledge of software development best practices, including agile methodologies and continuous integration and deployment, Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to conduct root cause analysis of critical problems, Outstanding communication and writing skills, including ability to ask questions or share information with clarity and brevity in a team-oriented environment, Experience with Jira work item tracking, and Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Top 3 Hard Skills Required + Years of Experience

1. Minimum 5 years’ experience working hands-on in DevOps or CI/CD tools, like Jenkins

2. Minimum of 5 years of experience designing, implementing, and editing scripts to streamline manual operations using languages like PowerShell or Python in a medium or large-scale codebase.

3. Minimum of 3 years of experience implementing data solutions to measure and monitor KPIs in technologies like SQL or Azure Data Lake

Responsibilities:

• Execute day-to-day tasks to support the operations of the CI/CD pipelines of AAA games using Jenkins, Azure DevOps, and Perforce o Routine maintenance such as updating auth tokens for services o Triage and resolve external partner issues o Mitigate issues blocking automation tasks from succeeding

• Monitor and create alerts based on data from the build system

• Drive data-backed improvements by identifying areas of improvement and recommend changes o Monitor and analyze metrics, traces, and logs across all CI/CD systems o Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and postmortems o Combine history and upcoming needs to ensure CI/CD capacity

• Design and implement scripts or similar automation to streamline operations

Minimum Qualifications & Skills:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience working hands-on in DevOps or CI/CD tools, like Jenkins.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience designing, implementing, and editing scripts to streamline manual operations using languages like PowerShell or Python in a medium or large-scale codebase.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience implementing data solutions to measure and monitor KPIs in technologies like SQL or Azure Data Lake.

• Experience using data and observability solutions to monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for CI/CD infrastructure.

• Experience with Perforce source control system

• Knowledge of software development best practices, including agile methodologies and continuous integration and deployment.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to conduct root cause analysis of critical problems.

• Outstanding communication and writing skills, including ability to ask questions or share information with clarity and brevity in a team-oriented environment.

• Experience with Jira work item tracking.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Nice to Haves:

• Experience working with Unreal Engine

• Familiarity with Azure or other cloud environments

• C++ and/or C# proficiency

About BC_forward_:

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BC_forward_ is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BC_forward’s_ 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BC_forward_ to become a market leader and best in class place to work.

BC_forward_ is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

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