Fullstack Engineer

Aristocrat; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Fullstack Software Engineer, where you'll contribute to designing and developing a robust Core Platform. This exciting role involves creating scalable backend systems and engaging in frontend development with React, all while collaborating with a diverse team of professionals. You'll play a crucial part in shaping services that support mobile and web applications, ensuring quality and compliance throughout the development process. If you're passionate about technology and eager to make an impact, this opportunity offers a dynamic environment to grow your skills and advance your career.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of Java development experience with Spring and React.
• Strong understanding of cloud platforms and microservices architecture.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain backend services and APIs using Java.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software.

Skills

Java

Spring Framework

React

Cloud-native development

Microservices architecture

RESTful API design

Docker

Kubernetes

SQL and NoSQL databases

Version control (Git)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

GitHub Actions

Gradle

Maven

ArgoCD

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Fullstack Software Engineer to join our team in designing and developing a robust Core Platform, driving the advancement of our Backend-as-a-Service (BaaS) offering, and supporting the migration of legacy systems to the new architecture.

As a key member of our team, you will play an important role in shaping the platform and services that support a suite of mobile and web applications. Your responsibilities will include participating in tech design and developing robust, scalable, and secure backend systems and ensuring to follow our standards for quality, integrity and compliance.

As part of the Core Platform, there is also an admin panel a SPA built in React, which will expand in parallel with backend functionalities. In this role you will actively participate in the frontend development, granting to meet our standards in that too.

This role requires close collaboration with multiple stakeholders, making strong communication and proactive engagement essential. You should be able to articulate and support your recommendations with sound reasoning, grounded in engineering best practices, while maintaining an open and fair approach.

What We're Looking For

Roles and Responsibilities

1. Participating in tech discussions, providing your own suggestions.
2. Develop and maintain backend services and APIs using Java and cloud-native technologies.
3. Develop and maintain frontend SPA using React and JavaScript/TypeScript.
4. Participate in producing documents and diagrams, such as C4 or UML, to communicate designs effectively with the wider team.
5. Design actionable development tasks that drive iterative progress for product delivery and the team.
6. Implement domain-driven design principles to create a well-structured and maintainable codebase.
7. Build and manage microservices architecture, ensuring services are scalable, reliable, and secure.
8. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including frontend (mobile & web) developers, UI/UX designers, product managers, QA, solution architects, infrastructure, and DevOps, to deliver high-quality software solutions.
9. Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices and coding standards.
10. Perform code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
11. Continuously improving existing systems by identifying and implementing performance optimizations and refactoring opportunities.
12. Foster ensuring robust testing and validation of software through unit testing, integration testing, contract testing, and automated testing frameworks.
13. Participate in agile development processes, including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.
14. Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends and apply this knowledge to enhance our development practices.

Required Skills and Experience

1. Minimum of 4 years proven experience as a developer with a strong focus on Java development with Spring (e.g., Boot, Cloud, Framework) and React SPA.
2. Solid understanding of cloud-native development and experience with cloud platforms such as Google Cloud (preferable), AWS, or Azure.
3. Experience with domain-driven design (DDD) and its application in software development.
4. Good knowledge of microservices architecture and experience in building and deploying microservices.
5. Good understanding of RESTful API design and development.
6. Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
7. Familiarity with database technologies, both SQL and NoSQL (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB).
8. Understanding of solid engineering principles, including SOLID, DRY, and KISS.
9. Strong knowledge of Software & Cloud design patterns, especially Strangler Fig.
10. Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, Gradle, Maven, ArgoCD).
11. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
12. Effective communication skills and the ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
13. Pro-active, self-starter and able to work autonomously.

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

Our Values

• All about the Player
• Talent Unleashed
• Collective Brilliance
• Good Business Good Citizen

Travel Expectations

None

Additional Information:

Depending on the nature of your role, you may be required to register with the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) and/or other gaming jurisdictions in which we operate.

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.