Java Developer

About the Position

Ready to level up your career?

Playtech’s POP (Playtech Open Platform) unit is looking for a proactive Java Developer who enjoys solving complex engineering problems rather than simply building CRUD applications. Our team develops high-performance distributed backend systems and is modernizing its platform by redesigning existing services and building new ones using modern Java & frameworks. We continuously improve architecture, performance, scalability, and maintainability to build faster, more reliable, and easier-to-maintain systems.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of performance tuning & debugging of performance issues.

We Offer

• Transparent communication & teamwork
• Strong engineering fundamentals over framework-specific knowledge.
• Curiosity and a continuous desire to learn.
• Ownership and accountability.
• Collaboration and knowledge sharing.

About the Company

Founded in 1999, the company has a premium listing on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange and is focused on regulated and regulating markets across its B2B business. By leveraging its proprietary technology, Playtech delivers innovative products and services to ensure a safe, engaging, and entertaining gaming experience.

As the gaming industry's leading technology company, it combines business intelligence-driven software, services, content, and platform technology to drive excellence and innovation across the sector. Read more about who we are and what we do here: www.playtechpeople.com and www.playtech.com.

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.