Java Developer at Playtech

Kyiv, , Ukraine -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Java, Communication, Troubleshooting, Architectural Design, Code Reviews, Game Development, Web Applications, JavaScript, TypeScript, Functional Programming, Git, Maven, Jira, Algorithms, Core Java, Collection API

Industry

Software Development

Description

Company Description Founded in 1999 and premium listed on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange, Playtech is a technology leader in the gambling industry with over 7,000 employees across 20 countries. Playtech is the gambling industry's leading technology company delivering business intelligence-driven gambling software, services, content, and platform technology across the industry's most popular product verticals, including, casino, live casino, sports betting, virtual sports, bingo and poker. Read more about who we are and what we do here: www.playtech.com & www.playtechpeople.com Here at Playtech, we genuinely believe that people are our biggest asset. Diverse thoughts, experiences, and individual characteristics enrich our work environment and lead to better business decisions. Recognizing differences and ensuring our processes are transparent is the core of Playtech’s overall commitment to responsible business practices. Ready to level up your career? Playtech‘s Casino unit is looking for a Java Developer with a curious mindset, excellent communication, and good technical troubleshooting skills. Press play and let us design future technology together! Job Description Your influential mission. You will... Analyse business requirements Make architectural and design decisions using Java Write robust manageable code Take end to end responsibility for product development Carry out Alpha testing and code reviews Assume technical leadership and proactive behaviour Qualifications Components for success. You have... Higher education (Computer Science, Applied Mathematics degree or similar) 3+ years of Java experience Deep knowledge of Java core, collection API Experience with source control, build, tracking tools (Git, Maven, Jira) Knowledge of common patterns and algorithms You'll get extra points for... Experience with web applications (JavaScript, TypeScript) Previous background in game development Familiarity with features and capabilities of modern Java versions (up to Java 21) Understanding functional programming approaches in Java using Vavr (formerly Javaslang) Thrive in a culture that values... A professional and fun team environment, where we offer you proper training and knowledge sharing Your personal and professional growth Variety – no day is the same An active lifestyle and provide you with a well-being package Work-life balance, flexibility Additional Information CASINO UNIT All team members take an active role in solution design and implementation, contributing to both game engine development and frontend development. The team is responsible for building and evolving core engine components as well as delivering rich, interactive user experiences. The project is closely integrated with distributed development teams, with active collaboration primarily with teams based in the United States. This provides exposure to international workflows, engineering standards, and cross-team communication in a global environment. Our team develops web-based casino applications for mobile devices, focusing on modern frontend technologies and scalable architecture. The frontend stack is based on TypeScript and an internal framework that leverages PixiJS for rendering and GSAP for animations, enabling high-performance graphics and smooth, complex animations. Projects are developed from scratch, including core business logic and engine-level functionality. We work on a wide range of games and features, many of which require custom architectural solutions due to unique gameplay mechanics and performance requirements. We support modern browsers and mobile platforms and actively follow current web and mobile technology trends related to graphics, animation, and performance optimization. If you are a creative, out-of-the-box thinker who wants to make an impact in a large-scale international product, you are welcome to apply for one of our open positions. 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.

Responsibilities

You will analyze business requirements and make architectural and design decisions using Java. Additionally, you will write robust code, carry out testing, and assume technical leadership.