Senior Java Engineer

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Job description

Our Retail Team are responsible for all aspects of William Hill's in store technology, with a particular focus on integrating the online experience for our customers into our 1400+ retail shops in the UK. Your role is to keep our colleagues and customers connected, updating our existing platform and systems while ensuring our customers have cutting edge technology at their fingertips.

We're adopting AWS at scale, and at the same time releasing high volume system upgrades into around 1400 shops across the UK. So, from the Cloud to tangible technology on the ground, we're proud to say that we're covering it all.

We wouldn't be at the cutting-edge of online sports gambling without a talented technology team. There's a lot going on #behindthebet.

What you will be doing

• Implement and document solutions in collaboration with Developers, Testers, and Solution Architects
• Ensure the integrity of the software by effectively managing technical debt in collaboration with Site Reliability teams
• Support the transformation of guardrails into best practices and standards, ensuring adherence
• Collaborate with Product Owners on both technical and non-technical requirements
• Work closely with Delivery Managers to ensure timely and efficient delivery
• Engage in Pair Programming and/or review code, providing constructive feedback
• Collaborate with QA to ensure alignment of tests with the solution and complement tests written by development
• Offer support for setting up CI & release pipelines for all delivered applications

Who we are looking for

• Experience as a Java Developer, working in Scrum/Kanban framework, with broad knowledge of web software development and best engineering practices (SOLID), and experience in a multi-team environment with multiple dependencies
• Knowledge of AWS technologies are advantageous
• Familiarity with technologies such as Docker, REST API, Linux, Bash, Python, Puppet, New Relic, and Terraform

What we offer

Our roles offer more than just a job, you'll become part of the William Hill family! We have created an environment where our people can thrive. Check out some of the fantastic benefits on offer:

• Financial: Competitive salary and bonus schemes
• Hybrid working: Our employees can work from home up to 80% of the time with 20% of office time built in to ensure we get some face-to-face collaborative team time - and the chance for a coffee and a catch-up!
• Holiday entitlement: You'll be entitled to 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 if you have caring responsibilities
• Health & wellbeing: Tools and services to help support your well-being, including support with mental health and financial education. You will also have access to gym discounts and our cycle to work scheme
• Travel Card: Enjoy access to our Metro Card loan for convenient and money saving commuting
• Healthcare: We prioritise your health and well-being, offering comprehensive healthcare benefits (or a cash alternative)
• Pension package and life assurance: Safeguarding your financial future and offering peace of mind

More about evoke

We're a business that embraces change and progress. The power behind big name brands William Hill, 888 and Mr Green, evoke is the new name for 888 Holdings. Marking a new sense of purpose, direction and ambition for the business, there couldn't be a more exciting time to join us as we accelerate our journey to bring even greater delight to our customers with world-class betting and gaming experiences. That's the future. That's evoke.

At evoke, you'll benefit from flexibility and a culture built on trust. We'll give you the space to be yourself and the tools you need to protect our customers while they play. We'll invest in your future to help you develop your unique strengths and build a career that's right for you.

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At evoke, we prioritise diversity, equity, and inclusion for the benefit of our company, employees, and communities. We foster a welcoming and safe workplace that values all forms of diversity and provides opportunities for growth.

Sound good? Then you belong at our place! The first step in the recruitment process is kickstarting your application, followed by an initial screening call and an interview stage.

Apply today to kickstart your application with the evoke Family!