Senior Java Engineer

Activision Blizzard, Inc.

$101K — $186K *
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

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.

Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and maintain Java-based backend services and APIs for web and mobile experiences.
  • Translate business and integration requirements into scalable service implementations.
  • Develop REST and microservice-based solutions focusing on performance and maintainability.
  • Troubleshoot issues across development and production environments to ensure service reliability.
  • Contribute to code reviews, test automation, and continuous improvement of engineering practices.
  • Partner with architects and product managers on service integrations and backend roadmaps.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401(k) plan with company match and tuition reimbursement opportunities.
  • Generous paid leave policies including holidays, sick time, and parental leave.
  • Mental health and wellness programs, including fitness incentives and free games.
  • Relocation assistance available for geographic moves related to the job.
Full Job Description
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.


Rewards

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 $101,000.00 - $186,754.00 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.

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