Senior Java Backend Developer in St Albans

Mr Who? MrQ - we're an award-winning online casino launched in 2018. We’re big on tech, performance, and creating a best-in-class player experience. Our growth has been rapid, and we’re building a platform that can scale globally—this requires engineers who can operate at both depth and system-wide impact. We’re looking for a Senior Java Backend Developer (Level 4) to join our engineering team in a hybrid role (UK – St Albans, Malta, or Gibraltar).

What You Will Do

• Develop and maintain our gambling platform in a continuous delivery environment using various open-source technologies.
• Understand how the various parts of our ecosystem come together to provide an entertaining experience to our players.
• Collaborate closely with software architects, product owners, and stakeholders to gather requirements, analyse user needs, and define the technical specifications for new features and projects, with a high degree of ownership.
• Communicate with third parties to implement APIs and integrations with services that enhance our platform.
• Become a part of our engineering team, with a say in our engineering culture, and the ability to learn from other members of the team, while sharing your knowledge with the group.

What We're Looking For

• A team player with excellent communication and collaboration skills that demonstrates critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, and able to manage their time.
• 5+ years of in-depth practical experience with Java and Spring.
• Knowledge of other JVM-based languages, especially Kotlin is a plus.
• Solid understanding of web application architecture and microservices.
• Familiarity with the technologies in our stack, including Kafka, Redis, Kubernetes, and AWS.
• Practical experience with MongoDB would be considered an advantage.
• Familiarity with observability/monitoring tools, including Grafana.
• An understanding of Autonomous Agents, especially Claude, plus a willingness to adopt and experiment with these in your role.
• Passion in the eyes and swiftness in the fingers ;)

What We Offer

• Enjoy a competitive salary package that recognizes your hard work and dedication.
• Need some extra time off? We've got you covered with additional leave days, and we believe in celebrating life's special moments, including your birthday, with dedicated birthday leave.
• Family matters to us, too, which is why we offer a generous four-week parental leave.
• Your well-being is our priority, supported by international health and life insurance.
• Stay motivated with wellness incentives and seize opportunities for personal and professional growth with our growth allowance.
• Embrace a flexible working environment that caters to your needs, and join our friendly and multinational team, where collaboration and camaraderie flourish.

At MrQ, we're committed to ensuring that your experience with us goes beyond just a job – it's a fulfilling journey with a supportive community. We are committed to fostering a workplace that values and celebrates diversity. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds and experiences, and we believe that a diverse and inclusive environment leads to innovation and success. We actively promote equal opportunities for all employees and strive to create a space where everyone's voices are heard and respected. Join us in our journey to build a truly inclusive workplace where every person can thrive and contribute to our collective success.

To help our recruitment team work efficiently, please apply to the role that best matches your skills and experience. Our team will consider you for other similar roles as well!