Senior Java Backend Engineer — APIs & Microservices

Activision Blizzard; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 102,800 - 190,204; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Mental health & wellbeing programs

Job summary

Activision Blizzard is looking for a Senior Java Engineer to design and support backend services for Marketing Technology platforms in Santa Monica, CA. This role involves developing REST APIs, microservices, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in backend engineering with strong expertise in Java and Spring frameworks. This position comes with comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401(k), and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of backend engineering experience with strong Java and Spring expertise.
• Experience building APIs, microservices, and cloud deployments.
• Ability to work independently and mentor less experienced engineers.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain Java-based backend services and APIs.
• Translate business requirements into service implementations.
• Troubleshoot production issues and drive fixes.

Skills

Java

Spring / Spring Boot

API Development

Microservices

CI/CD

Containerization

Job description

Overview

The Senior Java Engineer is responsible for designing, building, and supporting high-quality backend services for Marketing Technology platforms. This role combines hands-on engineering with technical ownership of APIs, integrations, service reliability, and backend modernization initiatives.

Job Title

Senior Java Engineer

Requisition ID

R027697

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Java Engineer

Reporting To: Manager, Engineering

Department: Marketing Technology

Location: Santa Monica, Ca

Overview

The Senior Java Engineer is responsible for designing, building, and supporting high-quality backend services for Marketing Technology platforms. This role combines hands-on engineering with technical ownership of APIs, integrations, service reliability, and backend modernization initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain Java-based backend services and APIs used by web, mobile, and partner-facing experiences.
• Translate business and integration requirements into scalable service implementations and clear technical documentation.
• Develop REST and microservice-based solutions with strong attention to performance, resilience, and maintainability.
• Troubleshoot issues across development and production environments and drive fixes for reliability and technical debt.
• Contribute to code reviews, test automation, release readiness, and continuous improvement of engineering practices.
• Partner with architects, product managers, and platform teams on integrations, service contracts, and backend roadmap work.
  
  

Qualifications

• 5+ years of backend engineering experience with strong Java and Spring / Spring Boot expertise.
• Experience building APIs, microservices, and integrations in cloud or distributed environments.
• Solid understanding of relational data, testing, CI/CD, and containerized deployment patterns.
• Ability to work independently on complex backend tasks while mentoring less experienced engineers when needed.
  
  

Our World

At Activision, we strive to create the most iconic brands in gaming and entertainment. We’re driven by our mission to deliver unrivaled gaming experiences for the world to enjoy, together. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, Crash Bandicoot™, Tony Hawk’s™ Pro Skater™, and Guitar Hero®. As a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and products, our “press start” is simple: delight hundreds of millions of players around the world with innovative, fun, thrilling, and engaging entertainment experiences.

We’re not just looking back at our decades-long legacy; we’re forging ahead to keep advancing gameplay with some of the most popular titles and sophisticated technology in the world. We have bold ambitions to create the most inclusive company as we know our success comes from the passionate, creative, and diverse teams within our organization.

We’re in the business of delivering fun and unforgettable entertainment for our player community to enjoy. And our future opportunities have never been greater — this could be your opportunity to level up.

Ready to Activate Your Future?

The videogame industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such, the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners.

We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a disabled individual requiring an accommodation to apply for an open position, please email your request to [e-mail]. General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, among other characteristics.

Rewards

Requirements

We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:

• Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance;
• 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching;
• Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave;
• Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others;
• If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.
  
  

Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/.

In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $102,800.00 - $190,204.00 Annual. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Ultimately, your specific range and offer will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, performance, and work location. Your Talent Professional can share this role’s range details for your local geography during the hiring process. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed. While we strive to provide competitive offers to successful candidates, new hire compensation is negotiable.