Senior Java Developer

William Hill; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking an experienced Java Developer to join their agile team and contribute to the next generation Sports Betting platform. This role involves translating requirements into high-quality software, collaborating with team members, and managing technical debt. The company offers a supportive environment with flexible working arrangements, ensuring a balance between remote work and in-office collaboration. With a focus on employee well-being and professional growth, this position provides an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic team that is shaping the future of betting and gaming experiences. If you are passionate about technology and eager to make an impact, this role is for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus schemes

Hybrid working

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Discounts at high-street retailers

Industry-leading maternity and paternity leave

Mental health and financial education support

Gym discounts

Metro Card loan for commuting

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

Pension package and life assurance

Qualifications

• Experienced Java Developer with a collaborative attitude and Agile/DevOps experience.
• Strong foundation in Java and familiarity with SpringBoot and Kafka is essential.

Responsibilities

• Translate requirements into working software and collaborate with the team.
• Manage technical debt and communicate clearly with stakeholders.

Skills

Java

Agile

DevOps

CI/CD

Monitoring tools

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

SpringBoot

Kafka

Postgres

Cassandra

Docker

GitLab

Kubernetes

AWS

Job description

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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 an experienced Java Developer to work directly with the business. Working within an agile team, you will deliver high-quality, customer-focused software to exceed the customer's expectations. You will be active in all phases of the development lifecycle.

What you will be doing

• Translate functional and non-functional requirements into working software alongside your team
• Collaborate with the team to analyze, debug, and resolve defects
• Demonstrate a commitment to monitoring and observability
• Manage technical debt effectively by avoiding its creation and removing it when possible
• Communicate clearly, translating technical and non-technical requirements as needed
• Understand timelines and dependencies, coordinating with other teams as required
• Take responsibility for product delivery and your contributions to it
• Actively participate in relevant communities of practice associated with your role

Who we are looking for

• Experienced Java Developer with a positive, collaborative attitude, Agile/DevOps experience, and an understanding of the full SDLC, contract-first development, CI/CD, and monitoring tools
• Foundation in Java and the Java ecosystem is essential; familiarity with SpringBoot, Kafka (or other messaging platforms), Postgres (or other SQL databases), Cassandra (or other NoSQL databases), Docker, GitLab, and GitLab CI is desirable
• Knowledge of monitoring, logging, and cloud platforms like New Relic, Splunk, AWS Lambdas, Kubernetes, ISTIO, Terraform, and OpenAPI is beneficial but not required
• Open-mindedness and curiosity about new technologies are highly valued

What we offer

Our roles offer more than just a job; you'll become part of the William Hill family! We have created an environment where our people can thrive. Check out some of the fantastic benefits on offer:

• Financial: Competitive salary and bonus schemes
• Hybrid working: Our employees can work from home up to 80% of the time with 20% of 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!
• Holiday entitlement: You'll be entitled to 25 days holiday, plus 8 bank holidays and an extra day for your birthday
• Perks and discounts: Discounts at a range of high-street retailers
• Family Support: Industry-leading maternity and paternity leave and paid time off if you have caring responsibilities
• 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
• Travel Card: Enjoy access to our Metro Card loan for convenient and money saving commuting
• Healthcare: We prioritise your health and well-being, offering comprehensive healthcare benefits (or a cash alternative)
• Pension package and life assurance: Safeguarding your financial future and offering peace of mind

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 stage.

Apply today to kickstart your application with the evoke Family!