William Hill - Senior Java Developer

Developer is needed in Leeds, United Kingdom.

Client: William Hill

Location: Leeds, United Kingdom

Contract: Full-time

Job Description

Our team is building the next generation Sports Betting platform that optimizes flexibility, performance, responsiveness, and resiliency. The technologies we like to use include Java, SpringBoot, Kafka, Cassandra, Postgres, Kubernetes, AWS, and more. We are looking for experienced Java Developers to work directly with the business. Working within an agile team, you will deliver high-quality, customer-focused software to exceed customers’ expectations and will be active in all phases of the development lifecycle.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Translate functional and non-functional requirements into working software alongside your team.
• Collaborate with the team to analyze, debug, and resolve defects.
• Demonstrate a commitment to monitoring and observability.
• Manage technical debt effectively by avoiding its creation and removing it when possible.
• Communicate clearly, translating technical and non-technical requirements as needed.
• Understand timelines and dependencies, coordinating with other teams as required.
• Take responsibility for product delivery and your contributions to it.
• Actively participate in relevant communities of practice associated with your role.

Requirements

We are looking for an experienced Java Developer with a positive, collaborative attitude. Ideal candidates should have:

• Agile/DevOps experience and understanding of the full SDLC, contract-first development, CI/CD, and monitoring tools.
• A foundation in Java and the Java ecosystem; familiarity with SpringBoot, Kafka (or other messaging platforms), Postgres (or other SQL databases), Cassandra (or other NoSQL databases), Docker, GitLab, and GitLab CI is desirable.
• Knowledge of monitoring, logging, and cloud platforms like New Relic, Splunk, AWS Lambdas, Kubernetes, ISTIO, Terraform, and OpenAPI is beneficial but not required.
• Open-mindedness and curiosity about new technologies are highly valued.

Additional Information

What We Offer:

• Financial: Competitive salary and bonus schemes.
• Hybrid working: Work from home up to 80% of the time with 20% of office time.
• Holiday entitlement: 25 days holiday, plus 8 bank holidays and an extra day for your birthday.
• Perks and discounts: Discounts at a range of high-street retailers.
• Family Support: Industry-leading maternity and paternity leave and paid time off for caring responsibilities.
• Health & well-being: Tools and services for mental health and financial education, gym discounts, and cycle to work scheme.
• Travel Card: Access to our Metro Card loan for commuting.
• Healthcare: Comprehensive healthcare benefits (or a cash alternative).
• Pension package and life assurance: Safeguarding your financial future.

About Evoke: We embrace change and progress, powering brands such as William Hill, 888, and Mr. Green. This is an exciting time to join as we bring world-class betting and gaming experiences to our customers. We value flexibility and a culture built on trust.

Apply: We prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our recruitment process begins with your application, followed by an initial screening call and interview stage. Apply today to join the evoke family!