Senior Java Engineer

About the role

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.

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 are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, Crash Bandicoot™, Tony Hawk’s™ Pro Skater™, and Guitar Hero®. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

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.
• 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.