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Job Description
Ubisoft Kyiv is looking for an online programmer to join our Online Services team!
You’ll join the team working on online services for our productions, you’ll enjoy developing solutions that would bring players online experience to the next level! Everything that is between player, game and internet is in your responsibility - Online Services like Authentication, Authorization, Users, Challenges, Statistics, Friends, Store, Inventory, Battle Pass, Sanctions, Progressions, Matchmaking etc. You are entrusted with developing games online features, frameworks, optimizing online performance and developing global services deployed to the cloud that easily scale to support millions concurrent users. You’ll be able to join meet with our product owners and international stakeholders to help them innovate and exploit opportunities offered by online technologies.
You care about providing our players with the seamless online experience for their admired games!
About Online Services
As Ubisoft’s online platform developer, Online Services helps bring high-quality connected experiences to millions of players worldwide. Working alongside production teams, we leverage state-of-the-art solutions to enable value-filled features in all our online games – throughout their development and while they’re live. With a view of Ubisoft’s entire digital ecosystem and a long-term approach to online gaming, we focus on finding the right solution for the right purpose. And if the solution we need doesn’t exist yet? That’s just an opportunity for us to create it.
As an Online Services developer you will appear in all Ubisoft Games credits that will be released since you join the team
Qualifications
Responsibilities
Design, create, optimize and maintain online services (Online Services like Authentication, Authorization, Users, Challenges, Statistics, Friends, Store, Inventory, Battle Pass, Sanctions, Progressions, Matchmaking)
Develop online features, monitor and operate solutions for Ubisoft video games
Leverage your tech skills to build scalable and reliable solutions which offer the best experience for millions of players
Stay up to date with the latest advances in your field and evaluate internal or external technologies to find the best fit for your project
Participate in determining systems behavior under normal or simulated peak load conditions to optimize performance
Track down and correct the bugs identified by quality control or members of the production team
Document your work to transfer knowledge and allow users (from other crafts) to understand how to use the new systems and functionalities
Share your knowledge and expertise with your colleagues in the team and worldwide
Requirements
Strong working knowledge of .NET 6+
Hands-On experience with Containerization (Docker)
Hands-On experience with AWS
Experience developing REST APIs backend.
Experience in unit and integration testing
Knowledge of database programming with SQL and/or NoSQL databases (MySQL, Redis or similar)
Knowledge of microservices architecture, distributed high load and scalable systems.
Knowledge of programming\design patterns
Will be a plus
Knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD (GitLab) & automation-oriented technologies
Experience with Python / React JS / C++
Experience with Kibana / Grafana / ADX
Passionate gamer!
Additional Information
JOIN OUR TEAM AND THRIVE WITH THESE PERKS:
Work-Life Balance:
Generous Time Off: Enjoy 20 working days of annual vacation along with additional time-off for volunteering, maternity/paternity and special occasions. Need an extended break? You can also take a sabbatical or long-term leave.
Flexible Work Arrangements: Embrace a hybrid work setup that allows for flexibility and work-life balance.
Professional Growth:
Training & Development: Access training programs tailored to your professional growth and advance by attending English and French language classes. Explore development opportunities to expand your skills and boost your career in the dedicated Ubisoft learning platform and by accessing the global knowledge base.
Career development plan: Define your career goals and get a clear picture of your growth plan and opportunities.
Leadership program: Participate internal program that covers all key managerial skills and competencies and maximum adjusted to Ubisoft business reality: focus on applying theory to practice.
Workplace Comfort & Tech Support:
Contemporary Office Environment: Work in a modern office space equipped with sports facilities, Fun Hub and shelter.
IT Support: Work with cutting-edge technologies and recent hardware supported by our IT team, ensuring smooth operation on your machine(s) and comfortable work arrangements.
Home Office Setup: Ensure your comfort and productivity with essential home setups provided while WFH, including peripherals and ergonomic chairs.
Health & Wellness:
Comprehensive Healthcare: From premium health insurance that includes gym memberships to psychological assistance programs. We prioritize your well-being and ensure you have the best care.
Wellness Initiatives: Engage in mindfulness sessions and participate in a variety of well-being activities. Free bicycles are also available for convenient commuting and promoting a healthy lifestyle.
Snacks Options: Start your day right with breakfast options provided in the office, including dietary accommodations to suit your needs. Additionally, we offer a selection of healthy snack options in the office to support your overall wellness.
Community Engagement:
Social Responsibility Initiatives: Participate in our social responsibility initiatives, contributing to meaningful change in our communities and fostering a sense of purpose beyond the workplace. Ubisoft grants you additional time-off to contribute to a good cause.
Fun & Relaxation:
Ubisoft Connect: We set you up with a full list of Ubisoft titles added directly to your Ubisoft Connect account on PC and keep growing your collection with every new release.
Office Celebrations: Join in various office celebrations, game release festivities, run marathons, after-work events, fostering a vibrant and inclusive workplace culture.
Recreational Breaks: Take refreshing breaks with recreational activities like table tennis, board games, and video games available in our vibrant office environment. Dive into our Ubi-library stocked with games, board games, and books for leisure and relaxation during your rests.
Ubisoft is committed to enriching players’ lives with original and memorable gaming experience. We create worlds where people can express themselves, explore and discover new possibilities. Are you looking to work with enthusiastic experts who are tackling game-changing challenges in entertainment and beyond? At Ubisoft, we offer an open environment where bright ideas are given a chance to shine and everyone is eager to share knowledge. Challenge accepted?
