Electronic Arts

Contract: Temporary Full-Time - 12 months

Location: Manchester

Work Model: Hybrid

Electronic Arts Inc. is a global leader in interactive entertainment. 

We exist to Inspire the World to Play. We create extraordinary new game experiences for our millions of players everywhere by bringing together people that combine creativity, innovation, and passion. Our mission is to attract and grow a more diverse employee base through the cultivation of our early talent pipeline to shape EA's teams, culture and products. Within Europe, we create an overall enriching experience, empowering interns and graduates with the sense that "EA is where I want to be".

The Challenge Ahead

Playdemic  - Acquired by EA in 2021, Playdemic is home to the top 10 grossing, BAFTA-winning mobile smash – Golf Clash. Having opened at the beginning of 2020, our award-winning, bespoke studio space offers conventional desk space as well as indulgent breakout areas, meeting rooms and alternative workspaces. The office has been ridgeline-designed to create an environment that encourages and allows our team to do their very best work.

Responsibilities:

• Reporting to the Lead Server Side Developer, you will develop REST APIs to handle client requests and manage user data

• You will design and manage databases to keep track of persistent data

• Develop large-scale data systems

• You will create web-based tools that are used to test and administrate features

• Write high quality, well implemented code

Qualifications:

• You are currently studying at a university/vocational school that has a planned internship period (not a graduate).

• You are available to commence a full-time, 12 month placement in July 2025

• You are located and eligible to work in Manchester, UK without the need for visa/relocation support

Desired Skills:

Take your career to the next level - apply now!

Submit an up-to-date CV and cover letter in English which explains why you would like to complete your internship with Electronic Arts and what interests you in this specific role.

Ready to kick-start your application? We invite you to explore our virtual job simulation and experience for yourself what life as a Junior Software Engineer at EA would be like. Visit https://www.theforage.com/simulations/electronic-arts/software-engineering-awbf for more information.

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