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Software Developer

Remote; Virtual (PST)
Date:

Overview

Placement Type:

Temporary

Salary:

$58/hr - $64/hr

Start Date:

01.27.2025

This is a remote role.
Pay Range: $58/hr – $64/hr​

Our client is a leader in the tech space and looking for a Software Developer to join their team. 

Responsibilities

  • Involves working with a diverse technology stack. 
  • Cloud infrastructure and software development. 
  • Automation and devops principles in context of working in a group environment.
  • Creation, Maintenance, and Updates for Game Client build pipelines for game engines
  • Management of Cloud infrastructure as it pertains to Game Client build pipelines
  • Creating and Maintaining Infrastructure as Code for the Cloud Infrastructure mentioned above
  • Creating and Maintaining scripts to automate tasks

Required Qualifications:

  • Needs to demonstrate working knowledge of Game Client builds for game engines
  • Must have experience working with build pipelines in a Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery environment
  • The candidate must have written build scripts for Game Client builds in game engines, or demonstrate their knowledge of game client build pipeline scripts if they don’t have specific experience with either of those game engines.
  • Needs to be able to look at existing scripts/code for automation and demonstrate the ability to explain the function of a given script/code
  • Needs to be able to write their own scripts and code for automation of tasks
  • Needs to demonstrate knowledge and experience using common Infrastructure as Code tools in a production environment: Namely Terraform and Packer
  • Must have experience working with version control systems in a multi-user environment. Familiarity with different version control systems and their strengths/weaknesses is a plus.
  • The candidate must be able to explain the differences between these two systems.
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering or relevant field required.
  • 5-7 years experience required.
  • Experience with managing cloud infrastructure 5+ YOE
  • Experience working in a devops workflow 5+ YOE
  • Pipeline automation, infrastructure as code 5+ YOE

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Clear indication that they’ve worked in the game industry is a huge plus
  • Game engine experience would be very valuable for this role 
  • Working as a build engineer for software
  • Software deployment / build engineering around that
  • Experience with perforce is a huge plus

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $58/hr – $64/hr. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

You will want to read this fine print. Part of our mission is to take care of you, so we offer the best benefits. Unlike other staffing companies, we provide talent with the same benefits that our CEO gets. This includes:

  • A choice of three major medical plans (including vision coverage) plus dental insurance
  • Paid sick leave for all hourly talent in the U.S. and Canada
  • 401(k) with a match and immediate vesting
  • Exclusive employee discounts through Promo Code: Aquent
  • Access to hundreds of professional development courses through Aquent Gymnasium
  • And much more

Aquent is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. The Company recruits, hires, trains, promotes, compensates, and administers all personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status of an individual or that individual’s associates or relatives.

We have a simple philosophy at Aquent: to personally place the best creative talent in the best jobs for the best companies. When you work for Aquent, you qualify for medical, dental and vision insurance after working only four consecutive weeks maintaining an average of 20 hours per week. If this job isn’t the right fit for you, but you know someone who is, please pass this job posting on. We have a fantastic referral program that pays out in cash rewards! 

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Client Description

Our client is a large technology company based in Redmond, Washington with a mission to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. They develop computer software, consumer electronics, personal computers, and related services. This company enables digital transformation for the era of an intelligent cloud and an intelligent edge.

Working here, you will be part of a company that values:

  • Innovation
  • Diversity and inclusion
  • Corporate social responsibility
  • AI
  • Trustworthy computing

Why work with AQUENT? Check out our awesome benefits: https://aquent.com/talent/talent-benefits

Aquent is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.