Java Developer

About Playtech                             

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. Read more about who we are and what we do here: www.playtechpeople.com

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 practises.

Ready to level up your career?

Playtech is looking for a positive and open-minded Java Developer with strong interpersonal skills.

You will be joining the team that will develop online games for an exciting and already successful program, combining the company’s best practices with innovative approaches. The new games will be dedicated to the Florida market, offering a unique opportunity to work on a high-impact international project.

Your influential mission. You will...

• Design, code, and debug server-side projects (this may include working on specific features or tasks under the guidance of senior team members)
• Work at all stages of the product lifecycle from requirements capture, through design and implementation to system testing and integration (level of responsibility will vary based on experience)
• Increase efficiency through automation, workflow streamlining, and system optimization
• Keep up to date with new technologies and make recommendations to the team
• Maintain and enhance existing product code as well as keep the 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
• Share knowledge with colleagues within the team

Components for success. You... 

• Have 1+ years of experience in professional software development
• Possess good knowledge of Java Core
• Understand OOP, OOD, and Functional Programming paradigms
• Experience in developing and implementing algorithms
• Possess a practical understanding of software design patterns and data structures
• Have experience in API design and integrations as well as database design (NoSQL/SQL)
• Understand the Software Development Lifecycle and CI/CD concepts
• Have experience with or are eager to learn unit and acceptance testing
• Understand numerical methods, statistics, and probabilities
• Possess excellent communication skills in English

You'll get extra points for... 

• Having experience with or a willingness to learn Spring Framework ecosystem (Core, Boot, Web, Cloud, Security, Data, Test, and other)
• Understanding of software testing and Test-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

About the Online Gaming Unit

The Online Gaming Unit provides an industry-leading selection of online games along with a state-of-the-art platform for seamless integration with the business customers’ websites. We ensure a thrilling web experience content library that includes digital slot products, table/card games, fixed odds interactive products, and more. Our collaborations with renowned entertainment brands like DC, MGM, and NBC Universal mean you'll be working on exciting, high-profile projects. The Online Gaming Unit, represented across Estonia, Bulgaria, and Ukraine, comprises around 300 talented professionals dedicated to building the most extensive games portfolio in the industry