Senior Java Developer

Tain; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days paid holiday

Birthday Leave

Competitive salary

Pension

Life Assurance (4x salary)

Private Medical Insurance

Annual Wellness Allowance

Team Building

Flexible core hours 10am-4pm

Employee Assistance Program 24/7

Local discounts

Job summary

Eeze is seeking a Senior Java Developer to shape the development of live casino games from concept to delivery. The role suits someone with a startup mindset, who can work independently, take initiative, and make decisions.

You will design live casino games with Java, Kotlin, and Spring, build scalable microservices, deploy on Kubernetes, and leverage cloud platforms to scale services while ensuring security and performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Java/Kotlin backend developer.
• Strong expertise in Java, Spring, and microservices; Scala is a plus.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and cloud-native tech.
• Knowledge of real-time protocols (WebSockets).
• Proficiency in SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Understanding of security best practices in software development.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing.
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Passion for gaming and player experiences.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop live casino games using Java, Kotlin, Scala and the Spring framework, ensuring high performance and quality standards.
• Create scalable and maintainable microservices architecture for game components.
• Deploy and manage game services on Kubernetes clusters, optimizing resources and high availability.
• Utilize cloud technologies (AWS/Azure/GCP) to build, deploy, and scale game services.
• Implement real-time communication protocols (WebSockets) for interactive gaming experiences.
• Develop and manage databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB) for game data storage and retrieval.
• Implement security best practices to safeguard player data and maintain integrity of games.
• Write unit tests, conduct code reviews, and ensure reliability and performance of game code.
• Set up monitoring and logging to identify and resolve issues in production.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including game designers, artists, and QA testers.
• Maintain clear documentation for code, APIs, and deployment procedures.

Skills

Java

Spring

Microservices

Kubernetes

Cloud

WebSockets

SQL/NoSQL

CI/CD

Testing

Security

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's / Master's in CS

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Job description

Job Summary

As a Senior Java Developer at Eeze you will play a crucial role in shaping the development of our live casino games from concept to delivery. This position is perfect for those with a startup mindset, the ability to work independently, take initiative, and make their own decisions.

Main Responsibilities

• Design and develop live casino games using Java, Kotlin, Scala and the Spring framework, ensuring high performance and quality standards.
• Create scalable and maintainable microservices architecture for game components.
• Deploy and manage game services on Kubernetes clusters, optimizing resource allocation and ensuring high availability.
• Utilize cloud technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) to build, deploy, and scale game services.
• Implement real-time communication protocols (e.g., WebSockets) for interactive gaming experiences.
• Develop and manage databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB) for game data storage and retrieval.
• Implement security best practices to safeguard player data and maintain the integrity of the games.
• Write unit tests, conduct code reviews, and ensure the reliability and performance of the game code.
• Set up monitoring tools and logging to proactively identify and resolve issues in a live production environment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including game designers, artists, and QA testers, to ensure a smooth development process.
• Maintain clear and comprehensive documentation for code, APIs, and deployment procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Java/Kotlin Developer, with a focus on backend development.
• Strong expertise in Java, Spring framework, and microservices architecture, with Scala experience as an added advantage.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and cloud-native technologies.
• Knowledge of real-time communication protocols and technologies (e.g., WebSockets).
• Proficiency in database design and management (SQL and NoSQL databases).
• Understanding of security best practices in software development.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing.
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Passion for gaming and a desire to create engaging player experiences.

What’s in it for you?

• Experience a dynamic and team-orientated work environment
• Opportunities for personal growth and learning
• An open, inclusive and supportive team where you will be valued, and your suggestions will be welcome
• 26 days paid holiday per year, in addition to local public holidays
• Birthday Leave, a paid day off in the month of your birthday
• Competitive Salary
• Risk Benefits such as Pension, Life Assurance (4x annual salary), Private Medical Insurance
• Annual Wellness Allowance
• Team Building Opportunities
• Flexible core hours between 10am - 4pm
• Receive support whenever you need it with our Employee Assistance Program, available 24/7.
• Local discounts and more

Our team is committed to keeping remuneration and benefits under constant review to make sure what we offer stays relevant.