Senior Software Engineer - Java- 24 month FTC

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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 the latest technology at their fingertips.

The technologies we use include Linux, Docker, Python, AWS, NodeJS, Java, Kubernetes and Serverless/Lambda.

What you will be doing

• Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with other functions, such as Product Management, QA, and Design, to ensure alignment and integration throughout the project lifecycle
• Problem-Solving with Strategic Engagement: Solve problems and develop solutions while engaging with the team at critical points to stay aligned with technology and business priorities
• Adhere to Development Standards and Best Practices: Follow and uphold the team's development standards and best practices to maintain high-quality and maintainable code
• Refactor Code for Improvement: Identify and execute opportunities for code refactoring to enhance efficiency, readability, and structure when beneficial
• Contribute to Code Reviews: Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to colleagues to foster a culture of continuous improvement and high coding standards
• Ensure Non-Functional Requirements Are Met: Ensure that all deliverables meet essential non-functional requirements, such as performance, security, and scalability
• Collaborate on Testing: Work with QA to align testing strategies with the solution, complementing tests written by the development team for comprehensive coverage
• Document Components and Processes: Maintain thorough documentation of software components, design, and operational procedures to support future reference and system maintenance

Who we are looking for

• You'll have proficiency in Java 11, NodeJS, and Python 3
• Experience with Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS) on AWS and Docker
• Familiarity with MySQL (AWS RDS/Aurora) and Helm
• Robust understanding of GitLab and Git for version control

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 parental time off 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!