Java Software Developer

at  William Hill

We’re looking for an experienced Java Developer that is curious and open minded when it comes to technology. You’ll be working on a microservices architecture responsible for the Sportsbook Betslip, Cashout and Build Your Odds for William Hill’s UK, Spanish and Italian websites.

What you will be doing

• Translating functional and non-functional requirements into working software with your team
• Working closely with the team to analyse, debug and resolve any defects
• A commitment to monitoring and observability, trying to find performance issues or bottlenecks in advance
• Ensuring technical debt is managed effectively (avoid creating it & remove it whenever there’s opportunity)
• Communicate clearly with everyone, translating non-technical and technical requirements appropriately to stakeholders
• Understanding timelines and dependencies, coordinating with teams around you
• Taking responsibility for product delivery and your contributions to it

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:

• Solid experience with Java (at least 11) frameworks eg. SpringBoot
• Cassandra, Redis, DynamoDB, RIAK (or other NoSQL databases)
• Kafka, ActiveMQ (or other messaging platforms)
• Experience in Docker, GitLab CI, AWS and Terraform

What we offer
Our roles offer more than just a job, you’ll become part of the Grand Parade family! We have created an environment where our people can thrive. Check out some fantastic benefits on offer:
Financial: You will be compensated with a competitive base salary and benefits
Healthcare: We prioritise your health and well-being, offering fully paid private healthcare via Lux Med
Life assurance: Safeguarding your financial future and offering peace of mind with a company-sponsored life assurance plan
Wellbeing events: Including workshops, webinars; Psychological Helpline for you and your loved ones; access to psychological platforms such as Unmind
Social activities: We love a chance to share knowledge and have fun, coordinating meetups, quality questions events and hackathons
Free parking: You’ll have access to underground parking space for cars, motorcycles and bikes
Other perks: Fully paid Multisport pass or MyBenefit cafeteria points, employee referral program, and an extra day off for your birthday. We also offer free English and Polish classes for our colleagues!
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!
More about Grand Parade
At Grand Parade, we make a huge investment in everyone, offering great career development opportunities. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a fast-paced environment where we have fun, celebrate success, and give you all the support you’ll need to be your best self.
Now part of evoke, we are marking a new sense of purpose, direction and ambition for the business.
With us, you’ll benefit from flexibility and a culture built on trust. We’ll give you the space to be yourself and the tools you need to protect our customers while they play. We’ll invest in your future to help you develop your unique strengths and build a career that’s right for you.
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At Grand Parade, we prioritise diversity, equity, and inclusion for the benefit of our company, employees, and communities. We foster a welcoming and safe workplace that values all forms of diversity and provides opportunities for growth.
Sound good? Then you belong at our place! The first step in the recruitment process is kickstarting your application, followed by an initial screening call and an interview stage.
Apply today to kickstart your application with the Grand Parade Family!

• Translating functional and non-functional requirements into working software with your team
• Working closely with the team to analyse, debug and resolve any defects
• A commitment to monitoring and observability, trying to find performance issues or bottlenecks in advance
• Ensuring technical debt is managed effectively (avoid creating it & remove it whenever there’s opportunity)
• Communicate clearly with everyone, translating non-technical and technical requirements appropriately to stakeholders
• Understanding timelines and dependencies, coordinating with teams around you
• Taking responsibility for product delivery and your contributions to i