Join Aristocrat, where innovation meets excellence! As a Backend Developer, you will be a key player in our Research and Development team, driving the creation of world-class microservices solutions. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with the latest technologies, including AI-assisted development, to build scalable, asynchronous, cloud-native, and event-driven systems. Your contributions will directly impact our mission to deliver top-tier entertainment experiences.
What You'll Do- Build and develop high-quality backend systems and microservices with a focus on scalability, performance, and resilience.
- Architect and implement cloud-native, event-driven solutions using modern backend technologies.
- Actively uses AI-powered development tools (e.g., Codex, Claude, GitHub Copilot) to quicken development and raise code quality.
- Develop and refine effective prompts and workflows to improve the value of AI tools in coding, debugging, testing, and documentation.
- Conduct detailed and high-quality code reviews, incorporating both manual expertise and AI-assisted analysis.
- Champion guidelines in AI-assisted software development, including validation, testing, and safe usage of generated code.
- Collaborate across R&D teams to continuously improve SDLC processes, integrating AI into workflows.
- Work closely with Front-End and QA teams to advance Agile practices and ensure high-quality deliverables.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical challenges in distributed systems.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
- More than 3 years of experience working as a backend software developer.
- Strong proficiency in Java and Spring Boot.
- Practical experience using AI-supported development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Codex, Claude).
- Practical understanding of timely engineering for software development use cases.
- Proven ability to perform deep code reviews, including building, performance, and security considerations.
- Experience with NoSQL databases (MongoDB) and SQL databases (PostgreSQL – advantage).
- Familiarity with Kafka, Redis, and distributed system patterns (advantage).
- Solid knowledge of microservices architecture, reactive programming, and event-driven systems.
- Experience with Kubernetes and cloud environments (advantage).
This is your chance to create a significant impact and be part of an ambitious team that values innovation and collaboration. Join us and help define the future of gaming technology!
About Us: Aristocrat and Aristocrat InteractiveAristocrat is an Australia-based entertainment and content-creation company powered by technology to deliver world-leading mobile and casino games, entertaining millions of people across the globe daily. Aristocrat has three operating business units, spanning regulated land-based gaming (Aristocrat Gaming), social casino (Product Madness), and regulated online real-money gaming (Aristocrat Interactive). Our team of over 7,300 employees worldwide is united by our company's mission to bring joy to life through the power of play.
Aristocrat InteractiveAristocrat Interactive is a regulated online real money gaming (RMG) business and was formed in 2024 when the Anaxi and NeoGames businesses (Anaxi, NeoGames, Aspire Global, BtoBet, and Pariplay) came together. The company is an industry leader in content and technology solutions for online RMG, offering a comprehensive suite of services that includes content, proprietary technology platforms, and a range of services across iLottery, iGaming, and online sports betting (OSB).
We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on gender, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. Diversity and inclusion are integral to our values of Talent Unleashed, Collective Brilliance, Good Business, Good Citizen, and It’s All About the Player.
Why Aristocrat?
Aristocrat is a world leader in gaming content and technology, and a top-tier publisher of free-to-play mobile games. We deliver great performance for our B2B customers and bring joy to the lives of the millions of people who love to play our casino and mobile games. And while we focus on fun, we never forget our responsibilities. We strive to lead the way in responsible gameplay, and to lift the bar in company governance, employee wellbeing and sustainability. We’re a diverse business united by shared values and an inspiring mission to bring joy to life through the power of play.
We aim to create an environment where individual differences are valued, and all employees have the opportunity to realize their potential. We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, cultural background, disability status or LGBTQ+ identity. EEO M/F/D/V
World Leader in Gaming Entertainment
Robust benefits package
Global career opportunities
Our Values
All about the Player
Talent Unleashed
Collective Brilliance
Good Business Good Citizen
Travel Expectations
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This role is subject to mandatory background screening and regulatory approvals. As part of your employment with Aristocrat, you may be required to complete a criminal background check, submit fingerprints, and obtain licenses or registrations with applicable gaming regulatory authorities.
Aristocrat operates in a highly regulated environment and holds licenses in over 340 gaming jurisdictions worldwide. To meet our global compliance obligations, you will be required to provide the disclosure of relevant personal and background information to government agencies, sovereign nations/tribal regulators, and other applicable gaming regulatory bodies. This is a condition of Aristocrat’s gaming licenses. The specific information required may vary depending on the jurisdiction and project assignment.
At this time, we are unable to sponsor work visas for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the job posting location for this position on a full-time basis without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field
- More than 3 years of experience working as a backend software developer
- Strong proficiency in Java and Spring Boot
- Practical experience using AI-supported development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Codex, Claude)
- Proven ability to perform deep code reviews, including building, performance, and security considerations
- Experience with NoSQL databases (MongoDB) and SQL databases (PostgreSQL - advantage)
- Familiarity with Kafka, Redis, and distributed system patterns (advantage)
- Solid knowledge of microservices architecture, reactive programming, and event-driven systems
- Experience with Kubernetes and cloud environments (advantage)
Aristocrat Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Aristocrat and has not been reviewed or approved by Aristocrat.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical coverage offers multiple Aetna options with preventive care fully covered and $0 in‑network outpatient mental health visits, plus employer‑paid premiums on at least one dental and one vision plan. Feedback suggests first‑day eligibility and HSA funding increase perceived value.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave provides up to 12 weeks for primary caregivers and 10 days for secondary caregivers, with adoption/surrogacy reimbursement and access to Lyra sessions. Feedback suggests these supports materially enhance family and mental wellbeing.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — The SuperShare program matches employee share purchases with free shares up to a defined annual limit, with clear enrollment windows and a two‑year vest. Feedback suggests this structure delivers uncommon ownership value compared with standard ESPPs.
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What We Do
Aristocrat Leisure Limited is an ASX20 listed company and one of the world’s leading providers of gaming solutions. We’re licensed in over 300 jurisdictions and operate in over 90 countries around the world. We’re also proud to have a team of over 6500 employees that deliver outstanding results by pushing the boundaries of innovation, creativity and technology each day. We offer a diverse range of products and services including electronic gaming machines, social gaming and casino management systems, but it doesn’t stop there. Despite our global presence and exponential growth, we remain an ideas company at heart that is committed to delivering outstanding results for our customers and players and an unparalleled experience for our employees, who have the opportunity to grow, be inspired and be the best they can be. Our values of Talent Unleashed, All About the Player, Collective Brilliance and Good Business, Good Citizen guide and inspire us to live our mission of bringing joy to life through the power of play – every day. Come and join us – let’s play!
Why Work With Us
Individually we’re great, but together we’re brilliant. Our employees are the beating heart of our business and we attract the best people in the industry thanks to our unique and inspiring culture. Come and join the team and help bring joy to life through the power of play.
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