Senior Java Developer

Founded in 1999, the company has a premium listing on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange and is focused on regulated and regulating markets across its B2B and B2C businesses. Both divisions leverage Playtech’s proprietary technology to deliver innovative products and services to ensure a safe, engaging, and entertaining gaming experience.

Playtech is the gaming industry’s leading technology company, delivering business intelligence-driven gaming software, services, content, and platform technology across the industry.

Here at Playtech, we genuinely believe that people are our biggest asset. Diverse thoughts, experiences, and individual characteristics enrich our work environment and lead to better business decisions. Recognizing differences and ensuring our processes are transparent is the core of Playtech’s overall commitment to responsible business practices.

Ready to level up your career?

Playtech‘s Product Development Unit is looking for a proactive Senior Java Developer who excels in attention to detail and possesses strong problem-solving abilities.

Job Description

Your influential mission. You will…

• Design, code, and debug core platform components.
• 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.
• Keep it up to date with new technologies and make recommendations to the team.
• Maintain and enhance existing product code as well as maintain high-quality coding standards within the team.
• Cooperate with members of the QA and delivery teams to ensure products are tested, installed, and maintained to a high standard.
• Actively participate in the Agile Scrum process.
• Proactively promote technical excellence and improvements.
• Mentor and coach team members, as well as share knowledge with colleagues within the team.

Qualifications

Components for success. You…

• Posses a minimum of 5 years of experience as a Java Developer
• Are an expert in Java Core.
• Have experience with Spring Framework ecosystem.
• Understand of OOP, OOD, and functional programming paradigms.
• Possess practical understanding of software design patterns and data structures.
• Understanding of basic architectural patterns for modern distributed systems and microservices.
• Have experience in API design and integrations as well as database design (NoSQL or SQL).
• Have an understanding of Software Development Lifecycle and CI/CD concepts.
• Have experience with unit and acceptance testing as well as troubleshooting live issues in a production environment.
• Possess excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Demonstrate proactivity and the ability to make effective decisions.
• Work independently and are self-organized.

You’ll get extra points for…

• Having an education or certification in an IT-related subject.

Additional Information

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT UNIT

Our team is dedicated to offering innovative and diverse digital products that meet the needs and wants of our customers and their end users. Our core product is a comprehensive web-based online platform that provides a wide variety of games, supplemented by engaging content. This platform includes community features such as a player-to-player chat facility, enhancing the user experience by fostering interaction and engagement among players. Additionally, our product offering includes extensive back-office admin tools. These tools empower our customers to customize the games they make available to their end users, ensuring a tailored and dynamic gaming experience. By leveraging these tools, our customers can manage and optimize their offerings to better meet the preferences and expectations of their audience. We are committed to continuous innovation and excellence in our product development efforts, striving to deliver top-quality digital experiences that delight and engage users.

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.