About the Role:

Electronic Arts (EA) is a global leader in interactive entertainment, known for developing some of the most popular gaming franchises worldwide. The Software Engineer I role at EA Mobile - Slingshot Games in Hyderabad offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a creative, innovative team that brings extraordinary game experiences to millions of players. This role involves designing, developing, and running fast, scalable game services from conception through live operations, working closely with cross-functional teams including designers and production.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop scalable, highly available game services using Java, Spring, AWS, and Protobuf.
• Collaborate with client engineering, design, and production teams to meet gameplay and project goals.
• Implement security best practices to protect user data and prevent cheating.
• Develop and execute automated testing, readiness testing, and deployment plans.
• Monitor server infrastructure performance and costs, making improvements as needed.
• Define API contracts in collaboration with game server and frontend teams.
• Manage release operations and live operations of web services.

Key Technical Skills:

Java, Spring Framework, AWS cloud services, Protobuf, RESTful API design, Database design (MySQL, PostgreSQL, NoSQL like Couchbase, DynamoDB), Automated testing & CI/CD pipelines.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 2 years developing scalable backend services.
• Proficiency in Java or similar programming languages.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Google Cloud.
• Experience with database design and handling large datasets in relational and NoSQL databases.
• Experience defining API contracts and working collaboratively across teams.

Preferred:

• Experience developing cloud-based games or game services.
• Experience using Protobuf for data serialization.
• Strong skills in technical planning, solution design, and implementation.
• Familiarity with performance profiling and debugging scalable systems.
• Passion for gaming and game development.

About Electronic Arts:

EA is celebrated for its extensive portfolio of game franchises and experiences across platforms globally. The company values creativity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering a supportive work environment where employees can thrive and grow. EA provides competitive benefits focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support balanced lives.