Java Software Engineer

Electronic Arts; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gaming company in Vancouver seeks a Server Software Engineer to contribute to game creation processes. You'll work with designers, artists, and engineers on complex problems, develop large-scale backend services using Java, and manage coding tasks. Candidates should have extensive experience in Java, online services, and SQL. This role offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits in a dynamic gaming environment.

Benefits

Paid vacation (3 weeks)

Sick time (10 days/year)

Extended health/dental/vision coverage

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience developing software in Java.
• 2+ years working on online services/servers.
• Strong understanding of the HTTP protocol.
• Experience with source control systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage large Java projects.
• Create large-scale distributed backend services.
• Resolve defects during various stages of QA testing.
• Support live environments for optimal consumer experience.

Skills

Java development

HTTP/ REST

SQL (MySQL preferred)

Unit testing (JUnit)

Large-scale distributed applications

Tools

IntelliJ IDEA

Eclipse

Job description

Description & Requirements

Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Here, everyone is part of the story. Part of a community that connects across the globe. A place where creativity thrives, new perspectives are invited, and ideas matter. A team where everyone makes play happen.

EA SPORTS is one of the leading sports entertainment brands in the world, with top-selling videogame franchises, award‑winning interactive technology, fan programs, and cross‑platform digital experiences. EA SPORTS creates connected experiences that ignite the emotion of sport through industry‑leading sports video games, including Madden NFL football, EA Sports FC, NHL® hockey, NBA LIVE basketball, and EA SPORTS UFC.

After nearly 30 years of creating genre‑defining, interactive football experiences with the world's biggest football entertainment platform, EA SPORTS FIFA, we are soon beginning an exciting new era. EA SPORTS FC will become the future of football from EA SPORTS – as we strive to take global football experiences to new heights, on behalf of football fans everywhere. With more opportunity than ever to innovate and create new, authentic experiences that bring joy, inclusivity, and immersion to a global community of fans, we invite you to join us and pioneer the future of football with EA SPORTS!

The Server Software Engineer will be a part of the game creation process, including architectural design, implementation, and debugging on multiple platforms—working on complex problems with Designers, Artists and other Engineers in domains including rendering, gameplay, audio, user interface, online, physics, databases and tools. You will report to the Operations Development Director and Technical Lead to estimate, build projects and provide excellent results.

Responsibilities

• Mix of hands‑on coding and release management for large Java projects, using SQL databases.
• Create and work on large‑scale distributed HTTP‑based backend services, creating new features and updating existing ones.
• Resolve defects during QA testing, pre‑production, production and from the live environment.
• Work with multiple clients and platforms that use the features you create to complete user‑facing experiences.
• Occasional off‑hours support for development needs and support of the live environment ensuring our consumer experience is always outstanding.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience developing software in Java.
• 2+ years of experience working on online services/servers (HTTP via REST).
• Strong working knowledge of the HTTP protocol.
• Strong working knowledge of SQL (MYSQL preferred).
• Knowledge of the software design/architecture process.
• Experience with unit testing (JUnit).
• Experience developing and maintaining large‑scale distributed applications.
• Experience with source control systems.
• Experience with IntelliJ IDEA or Eclipse.
• Nice to have – experience with GCP.

Compensation & Benefits

Pay Transparency – North America

Compensation and Benefits

The ranges listed below are what EA in good faith expects to pay applicants for this role in these locations at the time of this posting. If you reside in a different location, a recruiter will advise on the applicable range and benefits. Pay offered will be determined based on a number of relevant business and candidate factors (e.g. education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, or business needs).

Pay Ranges

In British Columbia, we offer a package of benefits including vacation (3 weeks per year to start), 10 days per year of sick time, paid top‑up to EI/QPIP benefits up to 100% of base salary when you welcome a new child (12 weeks for maternity, and 4 weeks for parental/adoption leave), extended health/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, disability insurance, retirement plan to regular full‑time employees. Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and equity.

Pay is just one part of the overall compensation at EA.

About Electronic Arts

We’re proud to have an extensive portfolio of games and experiences, locations around the world, and opportunities across EA. We value adaptability, resilience, creativity, and curiosity. From leadership that brings out your potential, to creating space for learning and experimenting, we empower you to do great work and pursue opportunities for growth.

We adopt a holistic approach to our benefits programs, emphasizing physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life. Our packages are tailored to meet local needs and may include healthcare coverage, mental well‑being support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leaves, complimentary games, and more. We nurture environments where our teams can always bring their best to what they do.

EEO Statement

Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.