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DemonWare, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard, are specialists in creating client- and server-side networking software and services for video games such as Guitar Hero, Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2.
As a software services company we develop and deploy robust, scalable services to support millions of users often with rapid turn around times.
Position summary:
The Python Tools Developer who will be responsible for the building and maintaining of python tools to interface with our data warehouse
Responsibilities of the Python Tools Developer:
• Developing, maintaining, and enhancing our python data warehouse code base, including custom ETL, queuing and Hadoop loading components
• Ensuring all components are highly scalable
• Ensuring all components are correctly packaged, are maintainable and monitored.
• Delivering components using best coding practises and modular design
• Working closely with members of the our Data Warehouse and Live Operations teams to troubleshoot issues as they arise
Essential:
• A degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent program
• Excellent Python skills (2+ years)
• Experience with designing highly scalable, highly modular business critical systems
• A compulsion to test and automate
• Experience with SQL and database design, specifically MySQL
• Experience with Linux/Unix
• Strong skills in statistics and analytics
• Has initiative, and is able to complete complex tasks with minimal supervision
• Proven documentation skills
• Previous experience with in data warehousing system is desirable
• Previous experience with Hadoop and/or Hive is desirable
The ideal candidate may not have the complete list of bullet points mentioned above, but more generally speaking, we're looking for the same qualities that Joel Spolsky looks for: "smart, and get things done". For that reason, we welcome you to apply even if you're a new grad without any or much work experience (please attach your transcript with your application). Demonware is a team of exceptionally gifted people that, despite its small size, is able to accomplish a lot; we do this by making sure every individual plays a major role at Demonware.
If this job description sounds great to you, we look forward to meeting you.
Benefits include:
Excellent salary (DOE) w/ annual salary and performance review, medical insurance, pension contributions, generous annual bonus, flexible working practices, and 25+ days vacation allowance
Apply:
Email your CV to jobs@demonware.net.
About the Company:
DemonWare is an Irish technology company acquired by Activision in 2007. Now part of Activisions' Central Technology group, we work hand-in-hand with some of the top game development studios in the world, providing them with online software and services powering some of the biggest AAA games in the world.
• DemonWare's software has shipped in 90+ games
• DemonWare services are used by 170+ million gamers
• Our hosted services regularly have in excess of 2M+ concurrent online gamers
• Our hosted services have an average query response time of less than .01 seconds
• Key studios: Blizzard, Neversoft, Treyarch, Infinity Ward, High Moon, Vicarious Visions, Raven, Sledgehammer
• Key franchises/titles: Call of Duty, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, Guitar Hero, DJ Hero, Blur, Battle.net
We have city centre offices in Dublin, Ireland and Vancouver, Canada. For more information, visit www.demonware.net.
As a software services company we develop and deploy robust, scalable services to support millions of users often with rapid turn around times.
Position summary:
The Python Tools Developer who will be responsible for the building and maintaining of python tools to interface with our data warehouse
Responsibilities of the Python Tools Developer:
• Developing, maintaining, and enhancing our python data warehouse code base, including custom ETL, queuing and Hadoop loading components
• Ensuring all components are highly scalable
• Ensuring all components are correctly packaged, are maintainable and monitored.
• Delivering components using best coding practises and modular design
• Working closely with members of the our Data Warehouse and Live Operations teams to troubleshoot issues as they arise
Essential:
• A degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent program
• Excellent Python skills (2+ years)
• Experience with designing highly scalable, highly modular business critical systems
• A compulsion to test and automate
• Experience with SQL and database design, specifically MySQL
• Experience with Linux/Unix
• Strong skills in statistics and analytics
• Has initiative, and is able to complete complex tasks with minimal supervision
• Proven documentation skills
• Previous experience with in data warehousing system is desirable
• Previous experience with Hadoop and/or Hive is desirable
The ideal candidate may not have the complete list of bullet points mentioned above, but more generally speaking, we're looking for the same qualities that Joel Spolsky looks for: "smart, and get things done". For that reason, we welcome you to apply even if you're a new grad without any or much work experience (please attach your transcript with your application). Demonware is a team of exceptionally gifted people that, despite its small size, is able to accomplish a lot; we do this by making sure every individual plays a major role at Demonware.
If this job description sounds great to you, we look forward to meeting you.
Benefits include:
Excellent salary (DOE) w/ annual salary and performance review, medical insurance, pension contributions, generous annual bonus, flexible working practices, and 25+ days vacation allowance
Apply:
Email your CV to jobs@demonware.net.
About the Company:
DemonWare is an Irish technology company acquired by Activision in 2007. Now part of Activisions' Central Technology group, we work hand-in-hand with some of the top game development studios in the world, providing them with online software and services powering some of the biggest AAA games in the world.
• DemonWare's software has shipped in 90+ games
• DemonWare services are used by 170+ million gamers
• Our hosted services regularly have in excess of 2M+ concurrent online gamers
• Our hosted services have an average query response time of less than .01 seconds
• Key studios: Blizzard, Neversoft, Treyarch, Infinity Ward, High Moon, Vicarious Visions, Raven, Sledgehammer
• Key franchises/titles: Call of Duty, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, Guitar Hero, DJ Hero, Blur, Battle.net
We have city centre offices in Dublin, Ireland and Vancouver, Canada. For more information, visit www.demonware.net.
Published at 03-06-2011
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