Java Software Engineer - EA SPORTS FC Vancouver (Canada) Electronic Arts Temp CAD 96,400-133,90[...]

Gamecompanies; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

EA SPORTS is seeking a Server Software Engineer for a 12-month temporary full-time role based in Vancouver. In this position, you will be involved in coding and managing backend services, meeting the challenge of enhancing player experiences for millions of users. Applicants should possess strong Java development skills and experience in online services, alongside a passion for innovation and teamwork.

Benefits

3 weeks paid vacation per year

10 days sick time per year

Extended health/dental/vision coverage

Basic life insurance

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in software development with Java.
• 1+ years in online services/servers (HTTP via REST).
• Working knowledge of SQL (MySQL preferred) and unit testing (JUnit).

Responsibilities

• Hands-on coding and managing releases for large Java projects.
• Creating distributed HTTP-based backend services and resolving defects.
• Collaboration in architectural design and debugging across platforms.

Skills

Java

Online services/servers

SQL

HTTP protocol

Unit testing

Tools

IntelliJ IDEA

Eclipse

Job description

EA SPORTS is one of the most iconic brands in entertainment – connecting hundreds of millions around the world to the sports they love through a portfolio of industry-leading video games.

At the heart of EA SPORTS is the FC franchise. EA SPORTS FC is the world's #1 best-selling video game with over 200M engaged players across multiple platforms, including console, PC, and mobile. Innovation, passion, and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do. With studios in Vancouver, Bucharest, and Cologne, we're looking for the brightest talent, so we can continue to create experiences that connect with millions of hearts and minds the world over.

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.

This is a temporary full-time - 12-months opportunity.

Your 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.

Your Qualifications:

3+ years of experience developing software in Java.

1+ years of experience working on online services/servers (HTTP via REST).

Working knowledge of the HTTP protocol.

Working knowledge of SQL (MYSQL preferred).

Experience with unit testing (JUnit).

Experience with IntelliJ IDEA or Eclipse.

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, and extended health/dental/vision coverage and basic life insurance.

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.

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.