Java Engineer - Retail

Caesars Entertainment; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gaming and hospitality technology firm is seeking a Java Engineer to develop high-quality software solutions. The successful candidate will collaborate as a hands-on developer and contribute to innovative Sports Betting and Hospitality products. This hybrid role requires at least 4 years of experience in micro-service architectures and proficiency in Java, with a focus on mentoring junior team members. Ideal for those passionate about technology and eager to grow in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of development experience with micro-service architectures.
• Proficiency in Java and familiarity with the Spring Framework.
• Experience utilizing AWS and building/maintaining APIs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Collaborate with Senior Engineers as a hands-on Java developer.
• Integrate applications with necessary systems and services.

Skills

Micro-service architectures

Java

Spring Framework

AWS

SQL

Docker

Python

Kafka

RabbitMQ

Job description

Welcome to Caesars Digital, at forefront of innovation in North America's gaming industry. As the largest gaming company on the continent, we are dedicated to extending Caesars renowned hospitality to our digital customers. Within our dynamic Technology department, we are proud to house some of the brightest minds in the tech world. Our Sports Betting and Hospitality products are constantly evolving to meet our customers’ needs, thanks to a proprietary platform built from the ground up. Fueled by a culture of autonomy and decisiveness, our team relentlessly pursues excellence through continuous improvement and data-driven product development.

Join us in charting the course for the next generation of Sports Betting and Hospitality products as we grow our market share, working alongside like-minded superstars who thrive on innovation and excellence.

We have an immediate opening for a Java Engineer!

This role is hybrid, working a minimum of 1 day per week from your home office location.

Home Office: Leeds, UK

What You Will Do

Develop and deliver high-quality software solutions.

Collaborate with Senior Engineers to contribute as a hands-on Java developer, striving for excellence within the team.

Assist in integrating applications with necessary systems and services, ensuring clean and user-friendly APIs.

Contribute to the design and development of business logic and backend systems for Retail sportsbook / hotel products, including POS and Kiosk functionalities.

Participate in the technical software development process, collaborating with engineers, architects, and product managers to deliver agile solutions.

Consider non-functional requirements in software development to ensure performance and fault tolerance.

Seek opportunities to mentor and support junior engineers in their professional development.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver customer-centric products that are easy to use and customers love.

What You Will Need :

4+ years of development experience with micro-service architectures (Java, Spring, Kafka, AWS, RabbitMQ, SQL, Docker, Python) Experience as a software engineer working within a high growth product tech environment

Proficiency in Java and familiarity with the Spring Framework (Springboot, specifically)

Experience utilizing AWS (Amazon Web Services) and building / maintaining APIs

Experience with OLTP systems, Kafka and NRT messaging would be beneficial

Willingness to collaborate and mentor junior team members.

Familiarity with Agile software development methodologies.

Strong problem-solving mind-set with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Enthusiasm for learning new technologies and developments intechnology

What makes you stand out :

You're a dedicated engineer eager to grow and learn.

You're motivated to work alongside experienced professionals and develop your skills.

You value building relationships and collaborating with your team.

You demonstrate leadership qualities through influence and teamwork.

You approach problem-solving creatively while prioritizing simplicity.

You're adaptable and willing to step outside your comfort zone.

You take ownership of your work and see projects through to completion.

You have a creative approach to problem solving, with a focus on simplicity.

While not required, an interest in sports and gaming is a plus.