Software Engineer, Java

Description & Requirements
Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Here, everyone is part of the story. Part of a community that connects across the globe. A place where creativity thrives, new perspectives are invited, and ideas matter. A team where everyone makes play happen.

Building on an incredible 30-year foundation, we're redefining football with
EA SPORTS FC
- a genre-leading ecosystem of interactive experiences, bringing a global community of football fans closer to The World's Game. Together, we're taking the largest football club in the world to new heights – and this is just the beginning With more opportunity than ever to innovate and create new, authentic experiences that bring joy, inclusivity, and immersion to fans everywhere, we invite you to join us as we pioneer the future of football with EA SPORTS FC, and welcome everyone to the club

The Java Software Engineer will be a part of the game creation process, including architectural design, implementation, and debugging on multiple platforms—working on complex problems with Designers, Artists and other Engineers in domains including rendering, gameplay, audio, user interface, online, physics, databases and tools. You will report to the Development Director and Technical Lead to estimate, build projects and provide excellent results.

Your Responsibilities

• Mix of hands-on coding and release management for large Java projects, using SQL databases.
• Create and work on large-scale distributed HTTP-based backend services creating new features and updating existing ones.
• Resolve defects during QA testing, preproduction, production and from the live environment.
• Work with multiple clients and platforms that use the features you create to complete user facing experiences.
• Occasional off-hours support for development needs and support of the live environment ensuring our consumer experience is always outstanding.

Your Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience developing software in Java.
• 4+ years of experience working on online services/servers (HTTP via REST).
• Strong working knowledge of the HTTP protocol.
• Strong working knowledge of SQL (MYSQL preferred).
• Solid communication skills.
• Knowledge of the Software design/architecture process.
• Experience with unit testing (JUnit).
• Experience developing and maintaining large-scale distributed applications.
• Experience with source control systems.
• Experience with IntelliJ IDEA or Eclipse.
• Nice to have - experience with GCP.

About Electronic Arts
We're proud to have an extensive portfolio of games and experiences, locations around the world, and opportunities across EA. We value adaptability, resilience, creativity, and curiosity. From leadership that brings out your potential, to creating space for learning and experimenting, we empower you to do great work and pursue opportunities for growth.

We adopt a holistic approach to our benefits programs, emphasizing physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life. Our packages are tailored to meet local needs and may include healthcare coverage, mental well-being support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leaves, complimentary games, and more. We nurture environments where our teams can always bring their best to what they do.

Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.