Junior Java Developer

evoke; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family support

Maternity and paternity leave

Discounts at high-street retailers

Pension and bonus schemes

Wellbeing programs

Hybrid working

Job summary

William Hill PLC is seeking a Junior Java Developer in Leeds to design, develop and maintain software for our betting platform. You will work in an agile team, using Java, Spring Boot, Kafka, Kubernetes and AWS to deliver high-quality solutions that support customers and the business.

The role is ideal for a recent graduate with a strong foundation in Java development and a passion for learning in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• BSc or higher in Computer Science or a related subject.
• Recent graduate with software development experience.
• Willingness to learn and work in an Agile team using Scrum or Kanban.

Responsibilities

• Developing your software engineering skills with dedicated learning time and team support.
• Contributing across the software development lifecycle to deliver high-quality software.
• Gaining experience with modern engineering practices, cloud services, databases, and monitoring.
• Working in an Agile environment using Scrum and Kanban.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Kafka

Kubernetes

AWS

Education

BSc or higher in Computer Science or related subject

Tools

Java

Spring Boot

Kafka

Kubernetes

AWS

Job description

Advertising locationLeedsHours37.5Job descriptionWe’re looking for a talented Junior Java Developer to join our growing team in Leeds. Working as part of a collaborative and agile environment, you’ll play a key role in designing, developing and maintaining high-quality software solutions that support our business and customers. This is an exciting opportunity to work with modern technologies, contribute to innovative projects, and have a real impact on the products and services we deliver. Trading Engineering maintains and develops our sports betting platform. We work in agile teams to build customer-focused software, with attention to flexibility, performance, responsiveness and resilience. Our technology includes Java, Spring Boot, Kafka, databases, Kubernetes and AWS.What you will be doing:Developing your software engineering skills with dedicated time for learning and support from your teamContributing across the software development lifecycle, helping deliver high-quality software that meets customer needsLearning to solve problems independently, while knowing when to work with others to align with technical and business prioritiesGaining experience with modern engineering practices and tools across programming, testing, automation, cloud services, databases, messaging and monitoring. Using Agile approaches including Scrum and Kanban.Who we are looking for:We are committed to responsible gambling, and we are looking for people who can support our ethos. To apply to this post, you will have:BSc or higher in Computer Science or a related subjectRecent graduateExperience developing softwareExperience working as part of a team with knowledge of operating systems, programming languages or databasesShould you be successful in securing this role, it will be a requirement to live within a 1 hour commute to our Leeds office.What we offer:Our roles offer more than just a job, you’ll become part of the evoke family! We have created an environment where our people can thrive. Check out some of the fantastic benefits on offer:Family Support Industry-leading maternity and paternity leave and paid time off if you have caring responsibilities.Perks and discounts- Discounts at a range of high-street retailersFinancial compensation, pension, and bonus schemes.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.Hybrid working- Our employees can work from home up 4 days a week with 1 day 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!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.Business evoke