Java Developer (Mid/Senior) - Real-Time Game Systems

Initi8 Recruitment ,
London, Greater London
Salary: £65k - 85k per year + 10% annual bonus

Overview

Java Developer skilled in Java 8, Spring, NoSQL/PostgreSQL, JMS & Agile is urgently required to join an international gaming business based in Central London to build a gaming platform and real-time applications for 30 million players worldwide. The Job As a Java Developer you will be a key member of a cross-functional SCRUM team of 10 engineers, supported by dedicated Technical Architects & Product Owners, building a greenfield remote gaming platform allowing the games to be played on remote sites across the world as well as integrate with other operators. Working within a microservices-powered environment, you will be developing server-side gaming systems, building RESTful API’s and real-time applications using Java 8, SpringBoot, MongoDB, Cassandra, Maven, Git, Junit, Mockito, Kafka, Jenkins, GoCD, Hazelcast, Docker, Kubernetes and Google Cloud. The team has a keen emphasis on Agile best practices with TDD, CI/CD & OOP closely followed and would class themselves as ‘test infected’. About You You would class yourself as mid-level OR senior level Java Developer who’s passionate about server-side development using Java 8 & Spring who isn’t afraid to get stuck in. You’ll be open to collaborating within a team and have the proactive attitude to bring new ideas/methods into the team to continue their innovation. Previous experience working within the gaming industry is also a big eye-brow raiser. The Tech Requirements Server-side core Java development (with Java 8) NoSQL database development, e.g. MongoDB Spring framework knowledge, e.g. SpringBoot, Core Spring, Spring MVC Good testing practices; both unit and integration Knowledge in message-driven systems; e.g. JMS, Kafka, IBMMQ The Company This Java Developer job provides an excellent opportunity to join a reputable, fun and innovative gaming business with over 1,000 employees and 51 nationalities. With their games being enjoyed by over 30 million customers worldwide, they are renowned within their field and place a huge emphasis on the company culture. They provide weekly social drinks in their social area to bring teams together, provide regular brown-bag/academy sessions to promote learning and organise tri-annual company wide parties (they had a circus summer party in 2019) to maintain their excellent working environment. The Numbers Dependant on experience, this Java Developer job will provide a starting salary in the region of £60,000 - £85,000, 10% annual bonus, 6% matched pension scheme, private medical care, private gym membership, life assurance, 28 days holiday, free breakfast & fruit, flexible working hours, free laptop/hardware, bi-annual pay & performance reviews plus much more. For non-EU developers, the business provides VISA sponsorship and an extensive relocation. Interested? If this Java Developer job ticks the right boxes and your keen to apply, click apply with an updated copy of your CV or call Max at Initi8 Recruitment if you have any additional information. This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89792096