Riot Games enterprise functions enable us to keep making awesome games by supporting critical business operations and anticipating how we must succeed in a world where it’s great to be a player. Working with enterprise systems requires knowledge of how corporate capabilities (financial, people, workplace experience etc) depend on business applications, data and integrations to enable critical business processes to serve Rioters. The role of Application Engineer III (Integration Specialist) at Riot brings deep knowledge of enterprise platforms and integrations to streamline and automate processes in finance, human resources, legal and enterprise technology. They care about our players, and are driven to help Rioters focus on delivering value to players.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with business stakeholders and associated operations teams in the discovery and articulation of bodies of work and subsequently manage realization.
• Model and implement data structures and integrations that demonstrate efficiency and adherence to business process needs.
• Continuously monitor and address optimization opportunities toward simplification and efficacy.
• Align product delivery teams to implement cross organizational workflows and processes.
• Collaborate with external platform vendors to ensure that product roadmaps realize internal need.
• Create/validate appropriate processes, support documentation and runbooks for sustainability.
• Inform company strategies around integration platforms and methodologies.

Required Qualifications: 

• 6+ years of experience focusing on iPaaS or other integration technologies including some or all: Workato, ServiceNow Integration Hub, Mulesoft, Boomi, Zapier, Kafka, etc
• 6+years of integration architecture experience in PubSub, SOA, Event Bus, and other methodologies.
• 6+ years of experience integrating enterprise applications in the areas of Finance, HR, IT, Facilities, Legal, etc.
• 6+ years of information architecture, modeling, and implementation experience (Metadata, Crosswalks, Mapping, etc).
• 3-8+ years of software engineering experience with SQL, Javascript, Go, Python, and other programming languages relevant to the space.
• Specific experience with Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, Lean, and/or Disciplined Agile delivery frameworks/methodologies.
• Master’s or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related study, or equivalent experience.
• Excellent communication skills - comfort interacting with large audiences and writing in-depth application how-tos, documenting standard operating procedures, and producing user-facing documentation

Desired Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in API implementation and management.
• Reasonable perspectives regarding standards, practices, architecture, and products.
• Sits on or participates in standards bodies for vertical domains.
• Strong perspective and motivation towards continuous improvement 

For this role, you'll find success through craft expertise, a collaborative spirit, and decision-making that prioritizes your fellow Rioters, who are the customers of your work.  Being a dedicated fan of games is not necessary for this position!

Our Perks:

Riot focuses on work/life balance, shown by our open paid time off policy and other perks such as flexible work schedules. We offer medical, dental, and life insurance, parental leave for you, your spouse/domestic partner, and children, and a 401k with company match. Check out our benefits pages for more information.

Riot Games fosters a player and workplace experience that values teamwork embodied by the Summoner's Code and Community Code. Our culture embraces differences as a strength, and our values are the guiding principles for how we approach work. We are committed to putting diversity and inclusion (D&I) at the center of everything we do, and promoting a fair and collaborative culture where Rioters treat one another with dignity and respect. We encourage you to read more about our value of thriving together and our ongoing work to build the most inclusive company in Gaming.

It’s our policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and members of Riot Games, Inc. Riot Games makes reasonable accommodations for handicapped and disabled Rioters and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, handicap, veteran status, marital status, criminal history, or any other category protected by applicable federal and state law. We consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law, including the California Fair Chance Act, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the Washington Fair Chance Act.

Per the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the following core duties may create a basis for disqualifying candidates with relevant criminal histories:

• Safeguarding confidential and sensitive Company data
• Communication with others, including Rioters and third parties such as vendors, and/or players, including minors
• Accessing Company assets, secure digital systems, and networks
• Ensuring a safe interactive environment for players and other Rioters

These duties are directly related to essential operations, safety, trust, and compliance obligations within our organization. Please note that job duties may evolve based on business needs and additional responsibilities may be assigned as necessary to maintain operational efficiency and security.