Posted 5mo ago

Software Engineer III

@ Electronic Arts
Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
HybridFull Time
Responsibilities:design backend, mentoring engineers, leading projects
Requirements Summary:8+ years experience with large-scale backend systems; strong CS fundamentals; online service operations; leadership and project management; excellent debugging and collaboration skills.
Technical Tools Mentioned:Java, Redis, SQL, Kubernetes, AWS, GCP, Azure
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About FC Mobile
EA SPORTS™ FC Mobile is the world’s most played football game on mobile, connecting millions of players across the globe. The Kuala Lumpur EA FC Mobile Team is part of our global development organization and is now expanding to take on new challenges and opportunities. We value creativity, collaboration, and technical excellence — believing that great games are built by empowered teams who innovate, share ideas, and learn from one another.
Tech Stack
Java, Redis, SQL
Role Overview
As a Software Engineer III on the FC Mobile team, you’ll help shape the foundation that powers the world’s most popular mobile football experience. You’ll design and build large-scale, high-performance backend systems that enable real-time gameplay and live features for millions of players. You’ll work closely with designers, engineers, testers, and product owners to deliver reliable and scalable features. You will play a crucial role in providing technical leadership, overseeing project execution, mentoring team members to ensure best practices are followed. This role reports to the Technical Director.
Responsibilities
Technical operations
Design, develop, and maintain complex backend systems ensuring scalability, performance, and reliability

Provide technical guidance, expertise, and code reviews to team members, ensuring software quality and adherence to best practices

Identify technical risks and implement mitigation strategies to monitor and safeguard server technical KPIs to ensure minimal downtime and stable live operations

Ensure code quality, maintainability, and documentation by setting and enforcing coding standards

Work with modern backend stacks including Java, Kubernetes, microservices, and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)

Project management
Work together with project managers to provide estimations and manage priorities and resources to ensure on-time delivery

Understand delivery needs from product owners to ensure smooth communication between different job functions

Communicate efficiently with stakeholders about technical design/issues.

People management
Lead and inspire a team of software engineers, fostering a collaborative and high performing work environment

Mentor and train team members, promoting skill development and career growth

Qualifications
8+ years experience with large-scale backend systems, with a strong track record of successful software development projects

Solid foundation of computer science fundamentals(e.g., data structures, algorithms, network, and operating systems).

Extensive experience in online service operations, including performance testing, online data monitoring, and issue resolving.

Leadership and project management experience, with the ability to guide and motivate a team

Excellent debugging, communication, and collaboration skills

Familiarity with software development best practices, including Agile methodologies