Ii Backend Developer

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior II Backend Developer who thrives in solving complex technical challenges and driving backend architecture decisions. As a Senior Backend Developer (Level 2), you are an experienced individual contributor with deep expertise in backend systems. You take ownership of critical backend services, driving their design, evolution, and long-term scalability in a high-load, distributed environment. You operate with a high degree of autonomy on complex systems, making informed technical decisions and contributing to backend strategy through your expertise and problem-solving capabilities. You are comfortable working within large, complex codebases, identifying bottlenecks and optimizing systems for long-term growth. Beyond coding, you act as a key technical resource within the team, mentoring other engineers, advocating for best practices, and collaborating cross-functionally to align backend solutions with overall business and game goals. Responsibilities Act as a key technical contributor within the backend team, owning the design, development, and evolution of critical backend services. Design, implement, and optimize scalable, high-performance backend systems using Java. Own and evolve core APIs for player progression and in-game economy systems, ensuring reliable and efficient integration with game systems. Make architectural decisions that balance scalability, performance, and maintainability, aligned with existing frameworks and long-term goals. Lead the resolution of complex technical challenges requiring in-depth analysis and evaluation of multiple approaches. Influence backend architecture and technical direction within the team, contributing to medium- and long-term improvements. Identify systemic issues and drive improvements across the codebase, tooling, and development workflows. Operate effectively in a DevOps-driven environment, taking responsibility for deploying, monitoring, and maintaining services in production. Collaborate cross-functionally with game, platform, and infrastructure teams to ensure backend solutions align with product and business objectives. Proactively contribute to planning and technical discussions, helping define effective and scalable solutions. Provide technical leadership by mentoring engineers, guiding design discussions, and promoting engineering best practices. May lead small initiatives or projects, ensuring alignment and high-quality delivery.

Proven experience designing, building, and operating complex, distributed backend systems at scale. Strong ability to analyze complex technical problems and deliver effective, maintainable solutions. Experience contributing to architectural decisions and influencing technical direction within a team. Ability to work independently and drive technical initiatives with minimal supervision. Strong proficiency in Java for backend development, with the ability to implement and maintain scalable systems. Experience with NoSQL databases (e.g., Cassandra) and working with large-scale backend infrastructure. Experience with the Spring Framework for building, managing, and securing backend services. Experience in UNIX-based environments and proficiency with Git for version control. Hands-on experience with cloud technologies, particularly Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE). Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes). Familiarity with CI/CD tools like Jenkins or similar automation systems. Experience with Gradle build systems for managing dependencies and builds. Strong communication skills to work effectively within the backend team and across departments. Ability to operate in a DevOps environment, monitoring and managing production deployments. Passion for gaming and the ability to contribute to fast-evolving, high-impact projects. Exposure to C# and the Unity engine.

At Blizzard, we craft genre-defining games and legendary worlds for all to share. Through unparalleled creativity and storytelling, we create immersive universes and iconic characters that are beloved across platforms, borders, backgrounds, and generations - only made possible by building a work environment that nurtures the artistry of game development and unleashes the aspirations of our people.