Java Developer - Modern Distributed Systems

About the role

Playtech, a gaming technology company listed on the London Stock Exchange, is looking for a proactive Java Developer for its POP (Playtech Open Platform) unit. The team builds high-performance distributed backend systems and is modernising its platform by redesigning existing services and building new ones with modern Java and frameworks, improving architecture, performance, scalability and maintainability.

Key responsibilities

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

Required profile

• 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
• Experience with SQL and/or NoSQL databases
• Commitment to high-quality, maintainable, well-tested software
• Transparency, teamwork, curiosity, ownership and collaboration

Required skills

• Spring Framework
• Hibernate/JPA
• Git
• Docker
• Extra points for performance tuning and debugging

The company offers an individual development plan, mentoring and training, and uses AI-assisted development tools such as Cursor IDE. Playtech is an equal opportunities employer.