Server Developer

Playtech; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Well-being package

Training & knowledge sharing

Flexible work-life balance

Job summary

HellaGoodAudio, part of Playtech’s casino unit, seeks a skilled Java developer to join our US team. You will influence architecture, write robust code, and take end-to-end responsibility for game backend development.

You’ll collaborate with international teams on frontend and engine components, participate in alpha testing and code reviews, and help deliver scalable web-based casino games.

Qualifications

• Higher education in Computer Science or Applied Mathematics or similar.
• 3+ years Java experience, ideally in game development / iGaming.
• Deep knowledge of Java core and collections API.
• Experience with source control, build, tracking tools (Git, Maven, Jira).
• Familiarity with modern Java features and patterns.

Responsibilities

• Analyse business requirements.
• Make architectural and design decisions using Java.
• Write robust, maintainable code.
• Take end-to-end responsibility for product development.
• Carry out Alpha testing and code reviews.
• Assume technical leadership and proactive behaviour.

Skills

Java

3+ years Java experience

Java core

Collections API

Git

Maven

Jira

Game development

iGaming industry

Frontend basics (JS/TS)

Vavr (Javaslang)

Education

Higher education in Computer Science or similar

Tools

Git

Maven

Jira

Job description

Your influential mission. You will...

• Analyse business requirements
• Make architectural and design decisions using Java
• Write robust manageable code
• Take end toend responsibility for product development
• Carry out Alpha testing and code reviews
• Assume technical leadership and proactive behaviour

Components for success. You have...

• Higher education (Computer Science, Applied Mathematics degree or similar)
• 3+years ofJava experience, ideally in game development / iGaming industry
• Deep knowledge ofJava core, collection API
• Experience with source control, build, tracking tools (Git, Maven, Jira)
• Knowledge ofcommon patterns and algorithms

You'll get extra points for...

• Experience withweb applications (JavaScript, TypeScript)
• Familiarity with features and capabilities of modern Java versions (up to Java 25)
• Understanding functional programming approaches in Java using Vavr (formerly Javaslang)

Thrive in a culture that values...

• A professional and fun team environment, where we offer you proper training and knowledge sharing
• Your personal and professional growth
• Variety – no day is the same
• An active lifestyle and provide you with a well-being package
• Work-life balance, flexibility

CASINO UNIT

All team members take an active role in solution design and implementation, contributing to both game engine development and frontend development. The team is responsible for building and evolving core engine components as well as delivering rich, interactive user experiences. The project is closely integrated with distributed development teams, with active collaboration primarily with teams based in the United States. This provides exposure to international workflows, engineering standards, and cross-team communication in a global environment.

Our team develops web-based casino applications for mobile devices, focusing on modern frontend technologies and scalable architecture. The frontend stack is based on TypeScript and an internal framework that leverages PixiJS for rendering and GSAP for animations, enabling high-performance graphics and smooth, complex animations. Projects are developed from scratch, including core business logic and engine-level functionality. We work on a wide range of games and features, many of which require custom architectural solutions due to unique gameplay mechanics and performance requirements.

We support modern browsers and mobile platforms and actively follow current web and mobile technology trends related to graphics, animation, and performance optimization. If you are a creative, out-of-the-box thinker who wants to make an impact in a large-scale international product, you are welcome to apply for one of our open positions.

Playtechisanequalopportunitiesemployer.Ourmissionistowelcomeeveryoneandcreateinclusiveteams. We celebrate differences and encourage everyone to join us and be themselves at work