Junior Java Developer

About The Company Welcome to Sportserve

Sportserve forms part of a remarkable group of sports betting and sportsbook technology companies, focused on delivering first class sports betting and casino experiences for our clients worldwide.

Since launching our global hiring initiative, we now employ over 1,600 people worldwide, offering exciting career paths in Technology, Trading, Operations and Media. We pride ourselves on having a diverse and international culture that embraces the global community and acts locally. We offer office based, hybrid and remote work on permanent and consultancy contracts all over the world, making us the true global employer of choice.

About The Role Are you excited about shaping the future of sports betting technology? Join the Sportsbook team and contribute to our in-house Sportsbook platform that hosts multiple brands. Our sophisticated system leverages Java for robust development, Kafka for real-time data streaming, and Spring Boot for creating powerful services. You’ll work with various live sports feed integrations and utilise RabbitMQ for efficient message handling.

Our platform is engineered for high performance, ensuring high availability and scalability to handle high throughput and peak loads. We also prioritise rigorous performance testing to maintain superior reliability and speed.

Key Responsibilities

• Write and maintain Java code that is clean, readable, and follows established coding standards.
• Work collaboratively within the team to deliver quality software.
• Troubleshoot and debug code to identify and fix issues in a timely manner.
• Write and execute unit tests to ensure code quality and maintainability.
• Learn and apply new technologies, programming languages, and frameworks as required.
• Participate in code reviews to provide and receive feedback on code quality and design.
• Document code and processes for future reference and knowledge sharing.
• Understand and apply best practices for software development, such as version control and Agile methodologies.
• Continuously improve their technical skills and knowledge through learning and training opportunities.
• Communicate effectively with team members, stakeholders, and clients to ensure project success.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or any related technical field
• 1-2 years of working experience as a Java developer
• Solid knowledge of the Java programming language, its core libraries, and development tools
• Solid understanding of object-oriented programming concepts and design patterns
• Knowledge of Spring or Spring Boot is a plus
• Basic knowledge of Linux command line is a plus
• Experience with version control systems such as Git
• Knowledge of SQL and relational database management systems such as MySQL or Oracle
• Experience with testing frameworks such as JUnit
• Knowledge of Java-based ORMs like JPA/Hibernate is a plus
• Knowledge of building RESTful web service APIs and REST API clients is a plus
• Familiarity with software development methodologies such as Agile/Scrum is a plus

In addition

• Good oral and written English communication skills
• Passion for programming
• Eager to learn and grow professionally
• Good problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• We warmly invite applications in English.

Diversity & Inclusion at Sportserve At Sportserve, we are deeply committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe in building a team that reflects a wide array of backgrounds, skills, and perspectives. Embracing diversity not only enriches our work culture but also drives innovation and excellence. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where everyone’s contribution is valued and respected.

If you’re a passionate about technology and looking to start your career in an international, forward-thinking Sports Betting company, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to become part of our exciting journey!

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