software engineer

We are looking for a Java Software Engineer to join one of our product engineering teams as we continue to evolve our world-class online sports betting platform. As a Java Engineer, you will develop scalable, cloud-native systems using modern Java frameworks and cloud technologies.

You’ll collaborate closely with engineers, product managers, QAs, Scrum Masters, and architects to deliver high-performance services that power some of the biggest names in global sports betting.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new features and enhancements using Java (preferably Java 17+) and Spring Boot.

• Develop cloud-native services and deploy them to AWS (e.g., ECS, Lambda, S3, RDS).

• Write unit and integration tests to ensure code quality and coverage.

• Participate in Agile ceremonies and collaborate with your team to deliver value iteratively.

• Contribute to architecture discussions, design reviews, and technical planning sessions.

• Ensure the reliability, performance, and security of the software you build.

• Work with REST APIs, microservices, and distributed systems.

• Collaborate with DevOps and QA teams to support CI/CD pipelines and automated testing.

• Participate in code reviews and promote best practices like TDD, clean architecture, and continuous integration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

• 2–4 years of professional experience developing Java applications using Spring Boot.

• Experience with RESTful API development and microservices architecture.

• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming, SOLID principles, and design patterns.

• Good knowledge of relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and SQL.

• Experience with Git, CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, Bitbucket), and containerization (Docker).

• Exposure to AWS cloud services (e.g., EC2, ECS, S3, RDS) is preferred.

• Experience working in Agile teams (Scrum or Kanban).

• Passion for writing clean, maintainable code and continuously improving your skills.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Nice to Have

• Experience with messaging systems (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ).

• Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).

• Experience with monitoring and performance tools (e.g., CloudWatch).

• Understanding of Domain-Driven Design (DDD) and event-driven architectures.

• Exposure to Kubernetes or AWS EKS.

What’s the Score?

Why OpenBet?

• The Playground: Join a team of innovators, disruptors, and game-changers who are reshaping the future of betting and gaming.

• The Mission: Be part of a mission-driven organization that's committed to revolutionizing the way the world plays.

• The Impact: Make a real impact on the world stage, leaving a lasting legacy that transcends boundaries and inspires generations to come.

• The Culture: Immerse yourself in a culture of creativity, collaboration, and curiosity, where every idea is welcomed, every voice is heard, and every dream is encouraged.

• The Future: Join us on the journey to build the future of betting and gaming, one game-changing innovation at a time.

What we can offer YOU:

• Attractive benefits, an open and supportive environment as well as a modern and exciting workplace

• The opportunity to interact with global teams on a regular basis as you and our business continues to develop & grow

• Tangible and genuine development - at OpenBet, you can take your career where you want it to go!

• And if that’s not enough; enjoy flexible working whilst we provide you with the guidance and development skills you need to progress and enhance your career

• We have a collaborative office environment with our team members in office 2 days per week.