Senior Java Developer

Company Description

About Playtech 
Founded in 1999 and listed on the London Stock Exchange's Main Market, Playtech is a technology leader in the gaming industry with over 7,000 employees across 20 countries. Playtech delivers business intelligence-driven gaming software, services, content, and platform technology, making it a leader in the industry. To learn more about Playtech's company culture, visit https://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 practices.
Ready to level up your career?
Playtech is looking for an experienced Senior Java Developer with strong interpersonal skills.

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 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 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...

• Have 6+ years of experience in professional software development
• Are an expert in knowledge of Java Core
• Have experience with Spring Framework ecosystem (Core, Boot, Web, Cloud, Security, Data, Test and other)
• Understand of OOP, OOD and Functional Programming paradigms
• Possess practical understanding of software design patterns and data structures and understanding of basic architectural patterns for modern distributed systems and microservices
• Have experience in API design and integrations as well as database design (NoSQL / SQL)
• Have understanding of Software Development Lifecycle and CI/CD concepts
• Have experience with unit and acceptance testing as well as troubleshooting live issues in production environment
• Possess excellent communication skills in English language

You'll get extra points for...

• Experience in technical leadership and mentorship
• Experience with Apache Kafka, Event Streaming concepts, Docker, Kubernetes
• Experience with ELK stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) and centralized logging
• Experience with Java EE or Weblogic
• 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

Additional Information

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT TEAM
Our team is offering innovative and diverse digital products that meet the needs and wants of our customers and their end users. Our core product is comprehensive web based online platform provides a wide variety of games supplemented by content. The product is offering includes extensive back-office admin tools allowing our customers to customise the games they make available to the end users.
Playtech is an Equal Opportunity Employer hence all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, or physical disability.