Java Technical Lead

Company Overview We are a leading innovator in the iGaming industry, specialising in the design, development, and delivery of live casino games. As we expand our operations in the European market, we are committed to pushing the boundaries of gaming experiences, offering cutting-edge, immersive live casino games that are tailored to the unique needs of our clients and their audiences. Our work culture promotes collaboration, creativity, and innovation, all while encouraging a startup mindset. Role Overview As a Java Tech Lead you will be a driving force behind the development of our live casino games. You’ll have the unique opportunity to take full ownership of projects, from conceptualisation to deployment, influencing architectural decisions and ensuring the high performance and reliability of our game services. This role is ideal for someone with a startup mindset, a passion for problem-solving, and the ability to lead teams in a dynamic environment. Key Responsibilities Game Development: Design and develop interactive, high-performance live casino games using Java and the Spring Framework , maintaining the highest quality standards across all deliverables. Micro-services Architecture: Architect and implement scalable, maintainable, and loosely coupled micro services for game components, ensuring the system’s modularity and adaptability. Containerisation & Orchestration: Manage and deploy game services in Kubernetes clusters, ensuring optimal resource allocation, smooth scaling, and high availability. Leverage containerization technologies like Docker to streamline deployment processes. Cloud Integration: Utilise cloud platforms such as AWS , Azure , or Google Cloud to build, deploy, and scale game services globally. Incorporate cloud-native technologies for greater efficiency and flexibility. Real-time Communication: Implement real-time communication protocols such as WebSockets to provide responsive and interactive gaming experiences for players, ensuring low-latency and reliability. Database Management: Design, develop, and manage efficient databases (SQL and NoSQL), particularly PostgreSQL and MongoDB , to store and retrieve game data securely and efficiently. Security Best Practices: Implement robust security measures to protect player data, ensure regulatory compliance, and maintain the integrity of our game services across all platforms. Testing & Quality Assurance: Develop and maintain unit tests, write integration tests, and conduct thorough code reviews to ensure the stability and performance of game code. Lead efforts in automated testing and CI/CD practices to streamline the development pipeline. Monitoring & Issue Resolution: Set up and maintain monitoring tools and logging systems to proactively identify, troubleshoot, and resolve production issues before they impact players’ gaming experiences. Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with game designers , artists , QA testers , and other team members to ensure a smooth and efficient development process from concept to delivery. Facilitate open communication and feedback within the team. Documentation: Maintain clear, comprehensive, and up-to-date documentation for all game services, APIs, code, and deployment processes to ensure smooth transitions and ease of collaboration. Requirements Educational Background: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field. Technical Leadership Experience: Proven experience as a Tech Lead or Senior Developer, particularly with a focus on backend development in Java-based systems. Java Expertise: Deep knowledge and extensive hands-on experience with Java , the Spring Framework , and Spring Boot for developing scalable, reliable back-end services. Micro-services & Kubernetes: Strong understanding of micro services architecture and experience with containerisation/orchestration tools such as Kubernetes and Docker . Cloud Platforms: Familiarity with major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and cloud-native technologies, with experience deploying and scaling services in the cloud. Real-time Communication Protocols: Expertise in implementing and managing real-time communication protocols like WebSockets for interactive, low-latency gaming experiences. Database Proficiency: Proven experience with database design and management, specifically with PostgreSQL , MongoDB , and other relevant SQL/NoSQL databases. Security Awareness: Solid understanding of security best practices in software development, including encryption, secure communication, and data protection. Automation & CI/CD: Experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab), automated testing, and continuous delivery best practices to ensure smooth deployment and testing cycles. Problem-solving Skills: Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve complex technical issues. Teamwork & Communication: Excellent communication skills, with a proven ability to work collaboratively across multiple disciplines (design, engineering, QA) and geographical locations. Passion for Gaming: A genuine interest in gaming and a desire to create engaging, interactive, and enjoyable player experiences. Desirable Skills Experience in the iGaming industry is highly beneficial, with a solid understanding of its unique challenges and regulatory requirements.