Playtech
gambling industry
ScalaDeveloper(Java/Scala)
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“Scala Developer (Java/ Scala) at Playtech. Skills: Scala, Java, backend development, high-scale distributed systems, Akka framework. Participate in software design, development, refactoring, support, and code reviews. Collaborate with platform teams to deliver great results”
What You'll Achieve.
maintain high development standards; deliver great results; achieve maximum throughput and scalability; deliver new features on time
Industry & Context.
problem-solving skills; problem-solving skills
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
at least 3 years of hands-on experience developing server-side applications in Scala or Java, working knowledge of Scala and SBT (Scala Build Tool), or a willingness to learn and transition from Java, understanding of the JVM, data structures, and algorithms, good knowledge of parallel and concurrent programming principles, experience or interest in building high-scale, distributed systems with complex interfaces and integrations, taking ownership, driving solutions forward, and continuously improving systems and processes, problem-solving skills, curiosity to learn, willingness to document solutions and actively share knowledge with colleagues, communicate clearly and effectively in English
Nice to Have
Previous experience in the iGaming domain, Experience working with Typesafe Config, Hands-on experience with Couchbase or other document-based NoSQL database, Familiarity with AWS services such as S3 and DynamoDB, Experience using Play JSON, Proficiency with ScalaTest for testing, Experience with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker, Nomad, or Kubernetes, Confidence working in Linux environments
What You'll Do.
Participate in software design
Collaborate with platform teams to deliver great results
Work autonomously on your tasks with guidance where needed
Optimize the platform to achieve maximum throughput and scalability
Be proactive and go beyond expectations
with a focus on learning and improvement
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with platform teams to deliver great results; continuously grow your technical and problem-solving skills as part of a collaborative team; actively share knowledge with colleagues; friendly, cooperative, and goal-oriented team of experienced professionals; Open communication, knowledge sharing, and mutual support across teams; Collaborative and supportive culture; engage with diverse teams and perspectives
Communication Scope
Communicate clearly and effectively in English
Process & Methodology
Scrum methodology
Full Job Description
About Playtech Founded in 1999, the company has a premium listing on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange and is focused on regulated and regulating markets across its B2B and B2C businesses. Both divisions leverage Playtech’s proprietary technology to deliver innovative products and services to ensure a safe, engaging and entertaining betting and gaming experience. Playtech is the gambling industry's leading technology company delivering business intelligence-driven gambling software, services, content, and platform technology across the industry's most popular product verticals, including, casino, live casino, sports betting, bingo and poker. Read more about who we are and what we do here: [www.playtech.com](http://www.playtech.com/) &[www.playtechpeople.com](https://playtechpeople.com/) Here at Playtech, we genuinely believe that people are our biggest asset. Diverse thoughts, experiences, and individual characteristics enrich our work environment and lead to better business decisions. Recognizing differences and ensuring our processes are transparent is the core of Playtech’s overall commitment to responsible business practices. Ready to level up your career? Playtech's GPAS unit is looking for a Scala Developer with excellent engineering skills - whether you're already experienced in Scala or a strong Java developer eager to grow into it. We’re looking for mid-level engineers who are solid in backend development, curious, and motivated to keep learning. You don’t need to tick every box in Scala today - what matters is a strong foundation, the right mindset, and the drive to develop further. In return, we offer a supportive environment where you can build your Scala expertise, work on high-scale systems, and learn from experienced engineers. You’ll have the opportunity to take ownership, contribute to meaningful projects, and continuously grow your technical and problem-solving skills as part of a collaborative team. Your influential mission. You will...
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