Senior Java Engineer

ACTIVISION PUBLISHING, INC.; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 186,754; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Activision Publishing Inc. is looking for a Senior Java Engineer responsible for developing high-quality backend services for Marketing Technology platforms. You'll design and maintain Java-based services and APIs for various applications while collaborating with architects and product managers.

With over 5 years of experience required, this role emphasizes backend expertise, API development, and mentoring less experienced team members. A robust benefits package is offered to ensure overall employee well-being.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of backend engineering experience.
• Experience building APIs and microservices in cloud environments.
• Ability to work independently and mentor engineers.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain Java-based backend services.
• Translate business requirements into scalable services.
• Contribute to code reviews and test automation.

Skills

Java

Spring/Spring Boot

API development

Microservices

CI/CD

Job description

Job Title: Senior Java Engineer

Requisition ID: R027697

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.

Benefits

We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well‑being for our employees. 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.
• Relocation assistance if required for geographic move.

Compensation

In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $101,000.00 - $186,754.00 Annual, based on experience, performance, and work location. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed.

Equal Opportunity

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.