Staff Software Engineer (Backend)

Location: London - King - Ampersand

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

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Job Description:

Staff Backend Engineer
 

Location: London
 

Your role within the Kingdom

Do you want to build amazing high scale backend systems for Advertising using the latest technologies? Are you an excellent communicator who enjoys working with people from several different business units? Can you translate business needs into technical requirements and implementation?
 

If you answered yes, then our Staff Backend Engineer role on our ads engineering team may be the right role for you!
 

We are an impactful team of problem solvers that are constantly reviewing how and why we do things and learning from each other. We are experimental, trying out new tech and ideas and willing to do things differently to drive the entire industry forward. We are sociable and fun, and we like to hang out together. We are passionate, some might even say quirky, and while we love what we do, our lives are about more than work. We love games, and are obsessed with

creating the best player experience!
 

About Activision Blizzard Media

Activision Blizzard Media is the gateway for brands to the #1 cross-platform gaming company in the western world, with hundreds of millions of players across over 190 countries. Our legendary portfolio includes iconic mobile game franchises such as Candy Crush™, esports opportunities like the Call of Duty® and Overwatch® Leagues, and some of the top PC and console gaming franchises such as World of Warcraft®, Call of Duty®, and StarCraft®.
 

The idea is simple: great game experiences offer great marketing experiences.

We are seeking a Staff Backend Engineer in our Ads Engineering team, empowering groundbreaking mobile advertising technologies to create the next generation of our Publisher Ads Platform.
 

Responsibilities

• Design and develop highly scalable, available and reliable Publisher Ads & Monetization platform that handles billions of requests per day
• Work with architects and other engineers to craft and architect backend systems
• Collaborate with product and peer engineering teams on multi-functional projects
• Work with DevOps engineers to ensure operational excellence
• Genuine curiosity about working with and mentoring junior engineers
   

Knowledge & Skills

• Demonstrated ability leading the development of highly performing services in Java
• Experience with AdTech platforms preferred like AdServing, Demand Side Platform, etc.
• Experience with NoSQL systems e.g., Bigtable, Elastic
• Expert knowledge in Java, JMeter, and performance engineering
• Experience working in Multi threading, Asynchronous processing
• Experience in designing overall architecture of end-to-end solutions
• Great interpersonal skills and a consistent record to work in a collaborative team environment
• BA/BS degree in Computer Science, similar technical field of study or equivalent practical experience.

Key Attributes

• Experience working in a cloud-based environment with Google Cloud Platform or AWS
• Knowledge and experience in CI/CD, test automation, Jenkins, Gradle, and related technologies
• Experience with open source technologies like Docker, Kubernetes, Google BigQuery
• Passionate about usability, maintainability and quality, building for the long term

A Great Saga Needs All Sorts of Heroes
 

King strives to be a place where everyone can be their most authentic self. We recognize that diversity, equity and inclusion is a vital and continuous conversation, and that change only happens when we all come together. It’s our mission to build a diverse and inclusive Kingdom for our people, players, and community.

Making the World Playful
 

Making the World Playful is our mission – it’s the thread that connects our people, our players, and our passion for our games. Let’s face it, who doesn’t love a bit of fun?
 

Kingsters are seriously playful: creative thinkers who balance art and science to bring moments of magic to millions daily. But our players aren’t the only ones that can level-up. We’re always looking for ways to champion each other and make what’s already great, even better.
 

So, if this feels like a fun way to spend your days, and you share our passion, our values, and our hunger to shape the future, join us in Making the World Playful.

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, veterans, 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 [email protected]. General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest.
 

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, among other characteristics.
 

Discover King at careers.king.com

Xbox Advertising builds the player-first, full-stack monetization technology that powers advertising across Xbox surfaces and ad-supported gameplay. We enable meaningful player engagement, publisher success, and platform growth by delivering trusted, high-quality ad experiences at global scale. Backed by Xbox and Microsoft, our platform blends deep gaming insights, privacy-forward data, and world-class engineering to make Xbox Ads the most effective and trusted ad platform in gaming.