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Java Developer

evoke

Leeds

Hybrid

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

14 days ago

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Job summary

A leading company in sports betting technology is looking for an experienced Java Developer to join their agile team in Leeds. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering customer-focused software, translating requirements into working solutions, and actively participating in all phases of the development lifecycle. With a strong emphasis on collaborative development and continuous learning, this role offers significant opportunities for professional growth. Join evoke and be part of a dynamic team that values flexibility and well-being, along with a competitive salary and diverse benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus schemes
Hybrid working available (up to 80% remote)
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Discounts at high-street retailers
Industry-leading maternity and paternity leave
Health & well-being support tools and services
Access to gym discounts
Comprehensive healthcare benefits
Pension package and life assurance

Qualifications

  • Experience in commercial development in an Agile/DevOps environment.
  • Technical understanding of Java and the Java ecosystem.
  • Familiarity with tools such as New Relic, Splunk, AWS.

Responsibilities

  • Translating functional and non-functional requirements into working software.
  • Debugging and resolving any defects with the team.
  • Ensuring technical debt is managed effectively.

Skills

Java
Agile
DevOps
SpringBoot
CI/CD
Kafka
Cassandra
Postgres
Docker
GitLab

Job description

Our team is building the next generation Sports Betting platform that optimizes flexibility, performance, responsiveness and resiliency. The technologies we like to use include Java, SpringBoot, Kafka, Cassandra, Postgres, Kubernetes, AWS, Postgres, etc.

We are looking for an experienced Java Developers to work directly with the business. Working within an agile team, you will deliver high-quality, customer-focused, software to exceed the customer's expectations. You will be active in all phases of the development lifecycle.

What you will be doing

  • Translating functional and non-functional requirements into working software with your team.
  • Working closely with the team to analyse, debug, and resolve any defects.
  • A commitment to monitoring and observability.
  • Ensuring technical debt is managed effectively (avoiding creation and removing it whenever possible).
  • Communicating clearly with everyone, translating both non-technical and technical requirements appropriately.
  • Understanding timelines and dependencies, coordinating with teams around you.
  • Taking responsibility for product delivery and your contributions to it.
  • Actively participating in the communities of practice associated with your role.


Who we are looking for

  • Java Developers with a positive, collaborative attitude and commercial development experience in an Agile/DevOps environment, familiar with the full SDLC, contract-first development, and CI/CD
  • Technical understanding of Java and the Java ecosystem, with familiarity in SpringBoot, Kafka, Postgres, Cassandra, Docker, GitLab, and GitLab CI
  • Desirable knowledge of tools such as New Relic, Splunk, AWS Lambdas, Kubernetes, ISTIO, Terraform, and OpenAPI, with experience in monitoring, logging, and infrastructure as code
  • Ideal for those who enjoy coding, continuous learning, and working in a collaborative, mixed-discipline Agile team, and are passionate about delivering software from idea to production

What we offer

Our roles offer more than just a job, you'll become part of the William Hill family! We have created an environment where our people can thrive. Check out some of the fantastic benefits on offer:

  • Financial: Competitive salary and bonus schemes
  • Hybrid working: Our employees can work from home up to 80% of the time with 20% of office time built in to ensure we get some face-to-face collaborative team time - and the chance for a coffee and a catch-up!
  • Holiday entitlement: You'll be entitled to 25 days holiday, plus 8 bank holidays and an extra day for your birthday
  • Perks and discounts: Discounts at a range of high-street retailers
  • Family Support: Industry-leading maternity and paternity leave and paid time off if you have caring responsibilities
  • Health & wellbeing: Tools and services to help support your well-being, including support with mental health and financial education. You will also have access to gym discounts and our cycle to work scheme
  • Travel Card: Enjoy access to our Metro Card loan for convenient and money saving commuting
  • Healthcare: We prioritise your health and well-being, offering comprehensive healthcare benefits (or a cash alternative)
  • Pension package and life assurance: Safeguarding your financial future and offering peace of mind

More about evoke:

We're a business that embraces change and progress. The power behind big name brands William Hill, 888 and Mr Green, evoke is the new name for 888 Holdings. Marking a new sense of purpose, direction and ambition for the business, there couldn't be a more exciting time to join us as we accelerate our journey to bring even greater delight to our customers with world-class betting and gaming experiences. That's the future. That's evoke.

At evoke, you'll benefit from flexibility and a culture built on trust. We'll give you the space to be yourself and the tools you need to protect our customers while they play. We'll invest in your future to help you develop your unique strengths and build a career that's right for you.

Apply:

At evoke, we prioritise diversity, equity, and inclusion for the benefit of our company, employees, and communities. We foster a welcoming and safe workplace that values all forms of diversity and provides opportunities for growth.

Sound good? Then you belong at our place! The first step in the recruitment process is kickstarting your application, followed by an initial screening call and an interview stage.

Apply today to kickstart your application with the evoke Family!

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