Senior Backend Engineer - Sportsbook

Hard Rock Digital; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Backend Engineer, where your expertise in Java, Spring, and AWS will drive the growth of a cutting-edge SportsBook platform. This role offers the chance to take ownership of impactful projects, shaping the future of digital gaming. You'll thrive in a startup culture that values innovation and collaboration, working alongside passionate individuals dedicated to delivering exceptional customer experiences. If you’re eager to tackle challenges and contribute to a transformative team, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Competitive pay and benefits

Flexible work hours

Startup culture

Opportunity to build impactful products

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in backend development, particularly with Java and Spring.
• Strong understanding of AWS and scalable application design.
• Experience with containerization and micro-services.

Responsibilities

• Lead backend implementation and ensure timely delivery of projects.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver high-quality code.
• Shape the future of the SportsBook platform.

Skills

Java

Spring

SpringBoot

AWS Cloud Technologies

Streaming Technologies

Message Queues

Agile Development

Containerization

Micro-Service Architectures

Sportsbetting Knowledge

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Amazon Kinesis

Kafka

SQS

RabbitMQ

ActiveMQ

Job description

Hard Rock Digital is a team focused on becoming the best online sportsbook, casino, and social gaming company in the world. We’re building a team that resonates passion for learning, operating and building new products and technologies for millions of consumers. We care about each customer's interaction, experience, behavior, and insight and strive to ensure we’re always acting authentically.

Rooted in the kindred spirits of Hard Rock and the Seminole Tribe of Florida, the new Hard Rock Digital taps a brand known the world over as the leader in gaming, entertainment, and hospitality. We’re taking that foundation of success and bringing it to the digital space — ready to join us?

What’s the position?

We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to join our rapidly expanding technology team, where you'll play a pivotal role in the ongoing growth and support of our SportsBook platform, particularly our Trading platform. This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity for someone looking to make a significant impact.

As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will:

• Be a leader in shaping the backend implementation
• Serve as a key technical liaison for various stakeholders
• Showcase your technical expertise by delivering high-quality code, fueled by your passion for technology
• Take ownership of the quality, scope, and timely delivery of all your projects
• Operating with a startup mindset, we value not only your technical skills but also your enthusiasm and commitment to every aspect of your work. Join us and help shape the future of our platform!

What are we looking for?

We are seeking an engineer who is eager to solve challenges with innovative ideas and high-quality technical solutions. The ideal candidate is not only focused on our current projects but also interested in our future direction and its impact on our customers. Your insights will help us ensure that everything we create aligns with our ultimate goal: delivering an exceptional customer experience.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Min of 5+ years work experience
• Strong communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Extensive experience with Java and Spring / SpringBoot
• A deep understanding of AWS Cloud technologies and how to create scalable multi-region applications
• Experience with the following technologies:
• AWS Serverless and serverless-supported languages
• Streaming technologies (Amazon Kinesis, Kafka)
• Message Queues (SQS, RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ)
• Experience working with agile development
• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes, etc)
• Experience with Micro-Service and Service oriented architectures
• Must have experience with Sportsbetting and Casino software and understand the in and outs of sportsbetting
• Nice to have knowledge around general trading rules and feed providers
• Nice to have knowledge with odds feeds such-as Radar, Genius, Swich, & Simplebet

What’s in it for you?

We offer our employees more than just competitive compensation. Our team benefits include:

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Flexible work from home or office hours
• Startup culture backed by a secure, global brand
• Opportunity to build products enjoyed by millions as part of a passionate team

Roster of Uniques

We care deeply about every interaction our customers have with us, and trust and empower our staff to own and drive their experience. Our vision for our business and customers is built on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where regardless of background or beliefs you feel able to be authentic and bring all your talent into play. We want to celebrate you being you (we are an equal opportunities employer)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Gambling Facilities and Casinos

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