Senior Java Developer

Your influential mission. You will...

• Design, code and debug core platform components
• Perform code reviews
• Work at all stages of the product lifecycle from requirements capture, through design and implementation to system testing and integration
• Increase efficiency through automation, workflow streamlining, and system optimization
• Stay current with new technologies and making recommendations to the team
• Maintain and enhancing existing product code
• Maintain high quality coding standards within the team
• Actively participate in agile scrum process
• Proactively promote technical excellence and improvements
• Mentor and coach team members
• Help, support and share knowledge with colleagues within the team

Qualifications

Components for success. You...

• Have 5+ years of experience in professional software development
• Hold a degree in Computer Science or a related discipline
• Possess expert knowledge of Java Core
• Have excellent knowledge of Spring Boot
• Demonstrate excellent knowledge of OOP principles
• Have a practical understanding of software design patterns and data structures
• Understand basic architectural patterns for modern distributed systems and microservices
• Have experience in API design and integrations
• Have experience in database design (NoSQL / SQL)
• Understand the Software Development Lifecycle and CI/CD concepts
• Have experience with unit and acceptance testing
• Have experience troubleshooting live issues in a production environment
• Possess excellent communication skills

You'll get extra points for...

• Experience in technical leadership and mentorship
• Experience with Apache Kafka and Event Streaming concepts
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
• Understanding of software testing and Domain Driven Development principles

Thrive in a culture that values... 

• Initiative-taking and confident approach at the workplace
• Global scope and inclusive working environment
• Constant learning and development opportunities
• Active lifestyle and mental well-being
• Fun and engaging company events

Additional Information

DEVELOPMENT TEAM

Our innovative Development Team is dedicated to shaping the future of online gaming. The team consists of 15 talented individuals, including developers and QA engineers, who collaborate closely to deliver high-quality software solutions.

Our applications span over 15 years of development and range from traditional monoliths to modern microservices paradigms. Our tech stack includes:

• Java 21
• Spring Boot
• JUnit with Mockito
• RESTful and Web Socket API
• Oracle, PostgreSQL
• Flyway
• Redis
• Apache Kafka
• Gradle
• Kubernetes, Docker
• Prometheus, Grafana
• Jenkins, ArgoCD

Playtech is an equal opportunities employer. Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams. We celebrate differences and encourage everyone to join us and be themselves at work.