Java Developer

William Hill; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gaming company is looking for experienced Java Developers to join their agile team in delivering high-quality software. You'll be involved in all phases of the development lifecycle, translating requirements into software and collaborating with stakeholders. This role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working model, and comprehensive benefits including healthcare and professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

25 days holiday

Mental health support

Pension and life assurance

Qualifications

• Experience in an Agile/DevOps environment.
• Familiarity with SDLC and contract-first development.
• Enjoy continuous learning and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Translate requirements into working software.
• Analyze, debug, and resolve defects.
• Monitor and manage technical debt.

Skills

Java

Agile

DevOps

SpringBoot

Kafka

Tools

Postgres

Docker

GitLab

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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, etc.

We are looking for experienced Java Developers to work directly with the business. Working within an agile team, you will deliver high-quality, customer-focused software to exceed 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 analyze, debug, and resolve defects.
• Monitoring and observability.
• Managing technical debt effectively.
• Communicating clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Understanding timelines and dependencies, coordinating with teams.
• Taking responsibility for product delivery and your contributions.
• Participating in communities of practice related to your role.

Who we are looking for

• Java Developers with a positive, collaborative attitude and experience in an Agile/DevOps environment, familiar with 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 like New Relic, Splunk, AWS Lambdas, Kubernetes, ISTIO, Terraform, and OpenAPI, with experience in monitoring, logging, and infrastructure as code.
• Enjoy coding, continuous learning, and working in a collaborative Agile team, 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’ve created an environment where our people can thrive. Benefits include:

• Financial: Competitive salary and bonus schemes
• Hybrid working: Up to 80% remote work with 20% in-office for collaboration
• Holiday entitlement: 25 days holiday, 8 bank holidays, plus your birthday off
• Perks and discounts: Discounts at high-street retailers
• Family Support: Maternity, paternity leave, and paid caring responsibilities leave
• Health & wellbeing: Support for mental health, financial education, gym discounts, cycle scheme
• Travel Card: Metro Card loan for commuting
• Healthcare: Comprehensive healthcare benefits or cash alternative
• Pension and life assurance: Financial security for the future

More about evoke

We embrace change and progress. Evoke is the new name for 888 Holdings, part of William Hill, 888, and Mr Green. It’s an exciting time to join us as we aim to deliver world-class betting and gaming experiences.

At evoke, you’ll benefit from flexibility and a culture of trust. We support your development and help you build a career aligned with your strengths.

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We prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion. We foster a welcoming, safe workplace that values all diversity and growth opportunities.

Sound good? Start your application today and join the evoke family!