Full Stack Software Engineer - Java with React JS

at  William Hill

Our Retail Team is responsible for all aspects of 888/William Hill’s in store technology, with a particular focus on integrating the online experience for our customers into our 1400+ retail shops in the UK.. Your role is to keep our colleagues and customers connected, updating our existing platform and systems while ensuring our customers have cutting edge technology at their fingertips.
We’re adopting AWS at scale, and at the same time releasing high volume system upgrades into around 1400 shops across the UK. So, from the Cloud to tangible technology on the ground, we’re proud to say that we’re covering it all.
We wouldn’t be at the cutting-edge of online sports gambling without a talented technology team. There’s a lot going on #behindthebet.
As a Full Stack Engineer, based in Leeds, you’re responsible for ensuring that we deliver value to our colleagues and customers while maintaining best practice, coding standard and, improving the team.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

We are committed to responsible gambling, and we are looking for people who can support our ethos. To apply to this post, you will have:

• Working experience as a Java Developer with experience coding in Java, JavaScript/Typescript language ideally React/Node and experience working in a Scrum/Kanban framework
• Broad knowledge of web software development related topics and working knowledge of best engineering practices (SOLID) with experience working in multi-team environment with multiple dependencies

It would be a benefit if you have any of the following, but don’t worry if you don’t as we can support your development as required based on what you want to improve:

• Knowledge of AWS technologies; Docker, REST API, Linux, Bash, Python, Puppet, New Relic,Terraform with experience with automated software testing ideally using a framework such as TestCafe

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

• Implementation and documentation of solutions in collaboration with Developers, Testers and Solution Architects
• Responsibility for the integrity of the software, ensuring technical debt is managed effectively in collaboration with Site Reliability teams
• Supporting turning guardrails into best practices and standards, and ensure adherence whilst collaborating on non-technical and technical requirements with Product Owners
• Collaborating on delivery with Delivery Managers
• Pair Programming and/or Reviewing code and providing constructive feedback
• Collaborating with QA to ensure tests are aligned with the solution and complement tests written by development whilst supporting for CI & release pipeline being set up for all applications delivered
• Organising and executing releases

Our roles offer more than just a job, you’ll become part of the William Hill family! We have created an environment where our people can thrive. Check out some of the fantastic benefits on offer: –

• Financial: Competitive salary and bonus schemes
• Hybrid working: Our employees can work from home up to 80% of the time with 20% of office time built in to ensure we get some face-to-face collaborative team time - and the chance for a coffee and a catch-up!
• Holiday entitlement: You’ll be entitled to 25 days holiday, plus 8 bank holidays and an extra day for your birthday
• Perks and discounts: Discounts at a range of high-street retailers
• Family Support: Industry-leading maternity and paternity leave and paid time off if you have caring responsibilities
• Health & wellbeing: Tools and services to help support your well-being, including support with mental health and financial education. You will also have access to gym discounts and our cycle to work scheme
• Travel Card: Enjoy access to our Metro Card loan for convenient and money saving commuting.
• Healthcare: We prioritise your health and well-being, offering comprehensive healthcare benefits (or a cash alternative)
• Pension package and life assurance: Safeguarding your financial future and offering peace of min