Job Summary:

jOB DESCRIPTION Software Engineer III

Location: United Kingdom

Division: TicketWeb

Line Manager: Rupert Hodgkins

Contract Terms: 40 hours per week (full time)

THE TEAM

A career at TicketWeb will challenge and engage you. TicketWeb is the division of Ticketmaster focused on independent clubs, venues and promoters. We provide self-service event management tools that connect fans with our clients. The pace here is fast, the atmosphere is fun and a passion for live events is a common thread that ties us together. As a global and growing business, we can truly offer a world of opportunities to expand your skills and develop your career. Visit any of our offices and you'll find a diverse mix of passionate employees, helping fans around the globe connect with the artists, teams and events they love. It truly is a unique and rewarding environment.

Over the last 20 years, TicketWeb has assembled the top software engineers and seasoned veterans from the entertainment and the ticketing industries. Were all united by the goal of providing the very best online services to venues and event promoters, and the very best access and information to the fan.

THE JOB

The Software Engineer will provide high quality technological solutions that address business needs for TicketWebs web-based ticketing platform. This includes development for a core set of new features, along with maintenance of existing modules. The candidate will participate in design sessions, work closely with product & other non-technical staff, perform heads down development, write unit tests, work with QA on test plans, and create necessary documentation.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

Write well-designed, efficient code with unit tests, logging and comments
Create and document Technical designs, Architecture & implementation strategy by creating Data flow diagrams, Flowcharts, Sequence diagrams etc.
Participate in SDLC processes like Stand-ups, status meetings, grooming, release planning etc
Participate in Project brainstorming sessions and work with Product Team and Development team to understand business requirements and provide feedback
Participate in Code reviews, and mentor junior engineers through design & code reviews.
Deliver project on time with high quality
Take on DevOps responsibilities by participating in On-Call rotation with other team members and owning mitigation of service interruptions and application support & code release

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW (or TECHNICAL SKILLS)

4+ years professional hands on Java experience
1+ year of QA testing experience with either manual or automated testing of web applications.
A bachelors degree in CS/Information Systems or related field, Masters preferred.
Proficiency with modern object-oriented programming languages such as Java.
Understanding of Linux & infrastructure & AWS ecosystem.
Experience with JS frameworks like Angular, Ember, React.
Development Spring or other IOC framework
Hands on experience with SQL.
Demonstrated knowledge with NoSQL/Relational DB skills.

Experience with open-source test automation tools (e.g. Selenium, Gatling).
Experience with load testing, performance testing and tuning.
Hibernate or other object-relational mapping framework.
Strong experience with working in a team and as an individual
Experience with Git / SVN repositories
Knowledge of design patterns
Familiarity with producing detailed test plans.
Unit testing with Junit.
Understanding of automated testing framework.
Knowledge of Build tools Maven / Gradle.

ADDITIONAL DESIRED SKILLS

Strong cross-browser skills, i.e. CSS/JS/DOM/Ajax
UI frameworks such as JSF/Freemarker/Velocity
Familiarity with open-source libraries/frameworks, e.g. Apache, Jakarta, etc.
MicroService Architecture
Strong process background in Agile development
Prior experience working for a high volume, high demand web based application
Scripting skills, e.g. Perl, Ruby, shell, etc.
Lucene based Search Engine frameworks like Elastic Search.
Familiarity with containerization technologies like docker.

YOU (BEHAVIOURAL SKILLS)

Above all else, candidates must have the proven ability to be problem-solvers. If you are a passionate technologist who can get a lot done while having fun, come join a team of like-minded, skilled professionals where you can learn and share your knowledge!
We are seeking candidates who are proactive, self-starters, and have a proven track record to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively with a team as required.

LIFE AT TICKETMASTER

We are proud to be a part of Live Nation Entertainment, the worlds largest live entertainment company.

Our vision at Ticketmaster is to connect people around the world to the live events they love. As the worlds largest ticket marketplace and the leading global provider of enterprise tools and services for the live entertainment business, we are uniquely positioned to successfully deliver on that vision.

We do it all with an intense passion for Live and an inspiring and diverse culture driven by accessible leaders, attentive managers, and enthusiastic teams. If youre passionate about live entertainment like we are, and you want to work at a company dedicated to helping millions of fans experience it, we want to hear from you.

Our work is guided by our values:

Reliability - We understand that fans and clients rely on us to power their live event experiences, and we rely on each other to make it happen.

Teamwork - We believe individual achievement pales in comparison to the level of success that can be achieved by a team

Integrity - We are committed to the highest moral and ethical standards on behalf of the countless partners and stakeholders we represent

Belonging - We are committed to building a culture in which all people can be their authentic selves, have an equal voice and opportunities to thrive

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

We are passionate and committed to our people and go beyond the rhetoric of diversity and inclusion. You will be working in an inclusive environment and be encouraged to bring your whole self to work. We will do all that we can to help you successfully balance your work and homelife. As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with. It's talent that matters to us and we encourage applications from people irrespective of their gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status or caring responsibilities.

LIFE AT TICKETMASTER

We are proud to be a part of Live Nation Entertainment, the worlds largest live entertainment company.

Our vision at Ticketmaster is to connect people around the world to the live events they love. As the worlds largest ticket marketplace and the leading global provider of enterprise tools and services for the live entertainment business, we are uniquely positioned to successfully deliver on that vision.

We do it all with an intense passion for Live and an inspiring and diverse culture driven by accessible leaders, attentive managers, and enthusiastic teams. If youre passionate about live entertainment like we are, and you want to work at a company dedicated to helping millions of fans experience it, we want to hear from you.

Our work is guided by our values:

Reliability - We understand that fans and clients rely on us to power their live event experiences, and we rely on each other to make it happen.

Teamwork - We believe individual achievement pales in comparison to the level of success that can be achieved by a team

Integrity - We are committed to the highest moral and ethical standards on behalf of the countless partners and stakeholders we represent

Belonging - We are committed to building a culture in which all people can be their authentic selves, have an equal voice and opportunities to thrive

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

We are passionate and committed to our people and go beyond the rhetoric of diversity and inclusion. You will be working in an inclusive environment and be encouraged to bring your whole self to work. We will do all that we can to help you successfully balance your work and homelife. As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with. It's talent that matters to us and we encourage applications from people irrespective of their gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status or caring responsibilities.

LIFE AT TICKETMASTER

We are proud to be a part of Live Nation Entertainment, the worlds largest live entertainment company.

Our vision at Ticketmaster is to connect people around the world to the live events they love. As the worlds largest ticket marketplace and the leading global provider of enterprise tools and services for the live entertainment business, we are uniquely positioned to successfully deliver on that vision.

We do it all with an intense passion for Live and an inspiring and diverse culture driven by accessible leaders, attentive managers, and enthusiastic teams. If youre passionate about live entertainment like we are, and you want to work at a company dedicated to helping millions of fans experience it, we want to hear from you.

Our work is guided by our values:

Reliability - We understand that fans and clients rely on us to power their live event experiences, and we rely on each other to make it happen.

Teamwork - We believe individual achievement pales in comparison to the level of success that can be achieved by a team

Integrity - We are committed to the highest moral and ethical standards on behalf of the countless partners and stakeholders we represent

Belonging - We are committed to building a culture in which all people can be their authentic selves, have an equal voice and opportunities to thrive

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

We are passionate and committed to our people and go beyond the rhetoric of diversity and inclusion. You will be working in an inclusive environment and be encouraged to bring your whole self to work. We will do all that we can to help you successfully balance your work and homelife. As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with. It's talent that matters to us and we encourage applications from people irrespective of their gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status or caring responsibilities. #LI-JCK #LI-Hybrid

About Us

Recognized three years in a row by Great Place to Work and named one of People Magazines top 50 Companies that Care, Live Nation Entertainment is the global leader in live entertainment and ticketing. Our world-class portfolio reaches all aspects of the live event and ticketing industry, from ground-breaking software in Ticketmaster, mix of legendary venues and restaurants in House of Blues, production leaders in Concerts, exceptional brand partnerships in Media & Sponsorship, and unparalleled team of artist managers in Artist Nation supported by diverse professionals in all facets of Corporate operations.

We recognize that our most important assets are our employees, the rock stars who keep the live experience going. Generous vacation, healthcare, and retirement benefits are just some of the great perks we offer to support our global workforce of more than 38,000. For any stage in your career, our many unique benefit programs are designed to help you live life to the fullest. We offer student loan repayment to support recent grads, six months of paid caregiver leave to support new parents, perks like Roadie Babies (bring your little ones & a caretaker along with you on work trips) and tuition reimbursement to fuel your ongoing professional development. Plus, working for the world's largest live event and ticketing company means you'll have access to free concerts, festivals, sports games, and more through our exclusive employee ticket concierge.

There is no bigger stage for your career. See what your future looks like at Live Nation Entertainment.