Junior Java Developer

About Playtech

Founded in 1999, the company has a premium listing on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange and is focused on regulated and regulating markets across its B2B and B2C businesses. Both divisions leverage Playtech’s proprietary technology to deliver innovative products and services to ensure a safe, engaging and entertaining betting and gaming experience. 

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, 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 team is looking for a positive and open-minded Junior Java Developer with willing to work in an international environment. This is a temporary position, due to military service leave.

Your influential mission. You will...

• Analyze business requirements
• Make architectural and design decisions using Java SE, Maven, and PlayN
• Write robust manageable code
• Take end-to-end responsibility for product development
• Perform alpha testing and code review
• Assume technical leadership and proactive behavior

Components for success. You... 

• Possess a formal degree in technical specialty
• Demonstrate good knowledge of Java programming, including understanding of core concepts and best practices
• Have strong communication skills in English, essential for collaboration and documentation

You'll get extra points for... 

• Experience in web applications for Mobile (JavaScript, TypeScript), GWT framework
• A background in game development
• Experience in mobile development with successful completion of mobile projects

Thrive in a culture that values... 

• Global Collaboration: Working in tightly integrated teams across multiple locations (Ukraine, Estonia, Israel)
• Mobile Expertise: Developing web-based casino applications specifically for mobile devices
• Cross-Platform Development: Utilizing Java, HTML5, Android, and iOS to create cross-platform games
• Open-Source Technology: Leveraging the power of Google's PlayN framework for game development
• Innovation and Problem-Solving: Actively participating in designing and implementing unique architectural solutions for complex features
• Rapid Prototyping and Iteration: Developing games from scratch with full business logic
• Staying Ahead of the Curve: Supporting the latest mobile devices, browsers, OS, and technologies (Web GL, Open GL ES, etc.)
• Creativity and Initiative: Being an "out-of-the-box thinker" who thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge Sharing and Support: A collaborative team atmosphere that fosters continuous learning and growth

CASINO UNIT

Casino products are the flagship of Playtech’s products, offering an industry-leading selection of online games together with a state-of-the-art platform for seamless integration with our business customers’ websites. We ensure to deliver a thrilling web experience content library that includes a slot, table/card, fixed odds games, and more. Some of the movie and entertainment brands we have collaborated with, include DC, MGM, and NBC Universal. Casino Unit is represented in the following locations: Estonia, Bulgaria, and Ukraine and includes around 300 great employees in total, who build the most extensive games portfolio across the industry.

 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.