Java Developer

Job Description

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.

Qualifications

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

Additional Information

POP (Playtech Open Platform) TEAM 

Playtech Open Platform provides a unified network and API for communication with the Playtech infrastructure, enabling client-side implementation by independent developers. It is an adapter between systems, and it can deliver a more accessible and seamless integration between gaming provider services and operator systems. 

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.