Senior Build & Release Engineer

About this role

<p>&nbsp;</p> <p>At Rockstar Games, we create world-class entertainment experiences.&nbsp;</p> <p>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.</p> <p><span class="TextRun SCXW242793338 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW242793338 BCX0">Rockstar Games is on the lookout for a Build Engineer who possesses a passion for automating processes and supporting infrastructure and tools that support th</span><span class="NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW242793338 BCX0">e deployment of </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW242793338 BCX0">client-facing</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW242793338 BCX0"> software and services.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW242793338 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p>This is a full-time, in-office position based out of Rockstar’s game development studio in Andover, Massachusetts.&nbsp;</p> <h4><strong>WHAT WE DO</strong></h4> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">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.&nbsp;</span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">We design and maintain CI/CD pipelines enabling fast, safe, and repeatable software delivery across all environments.&nbsp;</li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Collaborate with development, operations, security and QA teams to support the development and delivery of robust, high-quality software.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <h4><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></h4> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Continuous integration and deployment of internal tools and externally facing applications to multiple environments.&nbsp;</span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Management and documentation of deployment processes and automation.&nbsp;</li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Environment management to ensure all needs are covered for testing and development.&nbsp;</li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Collaboration with other Rockstar technology teams across our worldwide studios.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <h4><strong>REQUIREMENTS</strong></h4> <ul> <li>5+ years of configuration management and engineering for web applications, ideally supporting an Agile development process.</li> <li>Experience with automated build tools such as TeamCity, Jenkins, or equivalent.</li> <li>Experience defining, implementing, or improving continuous integration and deployment processes.</li> <li>Programming experience with an OOP language such as C# or Java.</li> <li>Automation skills utilizing a scripting language such as PowerShell, Bash, Python, or similar.</li> <li>Knowledge of distributed systems architecture and infrastructure. &nbsp;</li> <li>Adept at managing software release and deployment.</li> <li>Proficient in supporting multi-platform application development shops.</li> <li>Experience with containerization technology (preferably Docker).</li> <li>Experience with source control such as GitHub or Perforce.</li> <li>Experience with bug-tracking software.</li> </ul> <h4><strong>PLUSES</strong></h4> <p>Please note that these are desirable skills and are not required to apply for the position.&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience with branch and merge strategies.&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience with frontend technologies such as React, NextJs, Webpack or similar.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Knowledge of SQL.&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <h4><strong>HOW TO APPLY</strong></h4> <p>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.&nbsp;</p> <p>Rockstar is committed to creating a work environment that promo