Senior Java Backend Engineer — APIs & Microservices

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

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 accomod General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest.

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