Software Architect

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Software Architect to deliver innovative technology solutions. In this role, you will collaborate with engineering teams to craft robust software architecture and ensure best practices are followed. Your expertise will guide the development of high-quality software that meets both functional and non-functional requirements. The company fosters a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement, offering a dynamic work environment where your contributions will have a significant impact. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to making gaming better for all, while enjoying a range of benefits and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Health and life insurance

Monthly lunch allowance

Unlimited training options

Extensive leave plan

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible working arrangements

Modern workspace environment

Apple equipment and office technology

Qualifications

• 4-5 years in Senior Software Development roles with Java frameworks.
• Experience in deploying and maintaining production systems.
• Strong understanding of clean, maintainable, and secure code.

Responsibilities

• Craft software architecture design with the Head of Engineering.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to development teams.
• Ensure quality through good design, engineering, and automated testing.

Skills

Java

Spring Framework

REST APIs

RDBMS

Docker

Microservices

JUnit

CI/CD

PostgreSQL

Concurrency in Java

Education

Computer Science Degree (BSc or higher)

Tools

Docker

AWS

GCE

Azure

Job description

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Allwyn Lottery Solutions is a subsidiary of Allwyn Entertainment Group – a leading multi-national lottery operator with a market-leading presence in Austria, the Czech Republic, Greece, Cyprus, and Italy. We, in Allwyn LS, build better lotteries that return more to good causes by focusing on innovation, technology, efficiency, and safety across a growing casual gaming entertainment portfolio.

Our purpose is to make play better for all and our mission is to be a trusted and proactive guardian of all that is good in lotteries and casual gaming entertainment. We believe in changing lives…a little or a lot…but always for the better.

Allwyn Lottery Solutions is the global leader in designing and delivering captivating digital gaming solutions for lotteries worldwide. With our extensive industry experience, vast knowledge base, and diverse talent, we empower lotteries to create winners and support communities. Our collective expertise enables our clients to reach new players, expand brand engagement, and achieve long-term growth through sustainable and impactful technical solutions. Our differentiating factor lies in our ability to seamlessly engineer technical solutions that align with our client's visions. Our vision is to be a leading global lottery-led entertainment platform by making gaming better for all, starting from the foundations and enabling our team to blaze new trails and serve as the ground for empowering our clients to achieve sustainable, long-term growth.

What makes this role exciting and challenging:

As a Software Architect, you will be responsible for delivering technology solutions to meet customers’ or internal product’s roadmaps. You will be responsible for the quality of the software architecture design and work closely with the Head of Engineering to support and guide the technical deliverables of the software engineering teams. You will ensure they have the right tools and follow best practices and standards following the capability team guidelines. You will ensure that your solution meets both the functional and non-functional requirements.

As part of your everyday responsibilities, you will:

• Craft the software architecture design along with the Head of Engineering and Lead Engineers.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring over the whole component/product/project's lifecycle.
• Work on proofs-of-concept or prototype code to validate the architecture design if required and set the basis for the engineering teams.
• Provide technical mentoring to geographically dispersed software development teams.
• Improve the development pipeline (quality, security, and velocity) through continuous improvement of process, methodology, learning, and tooling including the deployment pipeline.
• Participate in high-level estimates and statements of work for customers or internally.
• Maintain the platform maintenance backlogs and ensure that they are continuously progressed.
• Promote re-usability and innovation within our solutions - enabling maximum reuse and opportunity across our customers.
• Ensure the right tools and environment are provided to maximize the productivity of the teams, through reviewing and recommendations of potential tools/frameworks/technologies.
• Ensure quality appropriate to our industry through good design, engineering and automated testing - satisfying our customers and being proud of what we deliver, whilst protecting our brand.
• Ensure that security and operational concerns are considered as a priority and not an afterthought.

Requirements

Key qualifications for your success:

• Computer Science Degree (BSc or higher)
• 4-5 years of proven working experience in Senior Software Development roles with at least one Java framework (preferably Spring 4+ or JEE 6+) and ORM framework
• Excellent RDBMS skills (design, implementation, migration) working with large amounts of data in production systems
• Experience in implementing REST APIs
• Excellent understanding of concurrency in Java
• Understanding of distributed computing principles and challenges.
• Understanding of how to write clean, maintainable and secure code as well as guiding the rest of the team in doing so
• Experience deploying and maintaining production systems
• A strong drive to follow and apply best practices in software engineering
• Experience in Unit tests using JUnit or Spock
• Good understanding of Docker.
• Experience with PostgreSQL
• Experience with at least one of the major cloud providers (ie AWS, GCE, Azure)
• Experience in Automated testing (functional tests and integration tests) and CI / CD
• Familiarity with Microservice architecture
• Experience with JVM languages other than Java
• Good understanding of front end technologies and frameworks
• Emphasize the significance of comprehensive documentation in fostering transparency, facilitating knowledge sharing, and ensuring the long-term maintainability of projects
• Excellent communication skills in English (written and verbal)
• Organize and prioritize work effectively, able to adjust in a changing environment
• A desire to learn new skills and develop your existing skillset
• Ability to give and receive constructive feedback in a positive/professional manner
• Enjoy working collaboratively
• Positive attitude and a good sense of humor

Unlock the Benefits-Discover What's in for you:

• Be part of a dynamic team with enthusiastic experts that will support your talent and growth
• Embark on a journey within a diverse environment full of opportunities and challenges
• Comprehensive onboarding experience designed to facilitate your smooth transition
• Attractive salary and a bonus plan
• Health and life insurance for you and your family
• Monthly lunch allowance
• Unlimited Training options and tools
• Extensive leave plan
• Employee Assistance Program with specialized Counselors / Licensed Psychologists
• Enjoyable and stable working environment
• Flexible working arrangements (fully remote/hybrid)
• Modern workspace environment
• Apple equipment and top-notch office technology to support our hybrid working

Allwyn Lottery Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer which prides itself in being diverse and inclusive. We do not tolerate discrimination, harassment, or victimization in the workplace. All employment decisions at Allwyn are based on the business needs, the job requirements, and individual qualifications. Allwyn encourages applications from individuals regardless of age, disability (visible or hidden), sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion, or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.

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