Lead DevOps Software Engineer - EA Sports
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Lead DevOps Software Engineer - EA Sports
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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.
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.
This is a hybrid remote/in-office role in our Birmingham, UK studio.
Our award-winning Codemasters studio is looking for a Lead DevOps Software Engineer to join the F1 team and lead our Build group. You will help to re-invent and shape Codemasters’ boldest F1 racing title ever, from its creation to a genre-defining experience.
Reporting to a Technical Director, you will help define the why, what, how, and when—guiding the strategic direction and development of the technology that underpins automated testing, as well as the packaging and delivery of working builds to internal content teams, QA, and external partners such as Sony, Microsoft, and Steam for submission.
As a Line Manager, you will foster supportive relationships with your team—advocating for their growth and well-being.
Main Responsibilities Include
* Collaborate with teams to understand workflows, deadlines, and deliverables.
* Partner with IT to define hardware and infrastructure requirements.
* Guide the architecture, implementation, and delivery of critical processes, with a focus on automation.
* Evaluate technical designs and both software and hardware solutions.
* Estimate work, assess risks, and developing mitigation strategies.
* Plan and communicate system changes to both senior management and your team to minimize disruption and ensure clarity.
Skills
* 4+ years experience in scripting and programming languages such as Python and C# (including WPF), with a focus on automating build, reporting, and deployment processes.
* 3+ years experience with CI/CD pipelines, including setup, maintenance, and optimization of automated build and deployment workflows; including knowledge of Jenkins or similar.
* Experience in source control management using Perforce, including repository setup, branching strategies, and integration workflows.
* 4+ years experience as a Build Engineer in video game development, with understanding of asset creation workflows and end-to-end build and delivery pipelines for both console and PC platforms.
* Knowledge of IT infrastructure across Linux and Windows environments, including experience with virtualization technologies and cloud-based processing solutions.
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.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Management and Manufacturing
* Industries
Computer Games
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