Java Developer

Your influential mission. You will...

• Modernize existing systems while developing new services.
• Solve technical challenges related to performance, scalability, reliability, and maintainability.
• Write clean, well-tested, and high-quality code.
• Participate in technical discussions, code reviews, and architectural decisions.
• Collaborate with teammates to continuously improve our engineering practices.
• Learn and adopt new technologies where they provide clear value.

Components for success. You have...

• Solid knowledge of modern Java (Java 21/25 preferred) including multithreading, and concurrency.
• Good problem-solving skills and knowledge of algorithms and data structures.
• General understanding of distributed systems and backend application design.
• General understanding of database concepts and experience working with SQL and/or NoSQL databases.
• Commitment to writing high-quality, maintainable, and well-tested software.
• Experience with Spring Framework, Hibernate/JPA, Git, Docker.

You'll get extra points for...

• Knowledge of performance tuning & debugging of performance issues.
• Thrive in a culture that values transparent communication & teamwork.
• Strong engineering fundamentals over framework-specific knowledge.
• Curiosity and a continuous desire to learn.
• Ownership and accountability.
• Collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Additional Information:

• Playtech Open Platform provides a unified network and API for communication with the Playtech infrastructure, enabling client-side implementation by independent developers.
• We invest in the long-term growth of our engineers. When you join the team, you’ll have an individual development plan connected to your experience and career goals.
• You’ll work alongside experienced engineers, participate in technical discussions, and have opportunities to learn through mentoring, knowledge sharing, and professional training.
• As part of our platform modernization, you’ll gain hands-on experience with distributed systems, software architecture, performance optimization, and modern Java development while working on real engineering challenges.
• We are also embracing AI-assisted software development. Our engineers use tools such as Cursor IDE to automate routine tasks, accelerate development, and explore solutions more efficiently.
• Playtech is an equal opportunities employer. Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams. We celebrate differences and encourage everyone to join us and be themselves at work.