Job Title: Senior Backend Developer
Location: Leeds ( 1- day onsite per week)
Duration: 6 Months
Description:
About the Role
Join our US Product Development team, where we build innovative retail systems for Sportsbooks and hotel check-in kiosks across the US. As a senior developer, you’ll lead backend development, mentor engineers, and shape the future of our technology stack. We’re looking fora collaborative, results-driven professional who values simplicity, ownership, and continuous learning.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership
Design and build Java microservices using modern Java and Spring Framework
Architect scalable, fault-tolerant, high-performance systems
Lead initiatives to improve code quality, reduce technical debt, and enhance CI/CD pipelines
Promote functional programming and internal open-source practices
Mentor junior and mid-level developers, fostering a culture of growth and excellence
Facilitate team debugging and problem-solving sessions
Strategic Impact
Influence architecture and technical direction across the team
Write clean, maintainable code that supports long-term scalability and team contributions
Define and uphold development standards and best practices
Lead and participate in production support, including on-call rotation
Collaboration \& Delivery
Work closely with QA to ensure high-quality software delivery
Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and innovation
Collaborate across teams and time zones to deliver impactful solutions
Help drive the evolution of next-generation sports betting technology
What You’ll Bring
Experience
5+ years of professional Java development experience
Deep expertise in Spring Framework and microservices architecture
Proven ability to mentor and develop engineering talent
Strong background in messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ)
Proficiency with AWS, Docker, SQL/NoSQL, and automated testing
Experience in Agile environments with a DevOps mindset
Mindset \& Skills
Ownership mentality with a focus on delivering customer value
Strategic thinker with a bias for action and simplicity
Passionate about learning, teaching, and raising the bar
Comfortable working flexibly to support US-based teams
Strong communicator and effective collaborator across disciplines
Bonus Points
Degree in Computer Science or related field
Experience with Python, TypeScript, Scala, or GraphQL
Familiarity with advanced AWS services and hardware interfaces