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Lead Java Developer

Lead Java Developer

Hybrid

London, United kingdom

£ 95,000 /year

Full Time

13-04-2025

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Job Specifications

Lead Java Developer – Gaming | Hybrid (London – 3 days on-site) | Up to £90/£95k + Bonus & Benefits

James Adams Recruitment has partnered with a fast-growing company at the forefront of the online gaming industry. Our client is an innovator in the iGaming space, delivering cutting-edge online gaming to a global audience. They are looking for a Lead Java Developer to play a pivotal role in shaping the architecture and development of their real-time gaming platform.

The Role
This is a hands-on leadership role (90% coding, 10% leadership) where you will take ownership of high-performance betting products. You will work closely with a highly skilled engineering team to drive technical excellence, establish coding standards, and optimise real-time services for a fast-growing platform.

You’ll be responsible for backend architecture, microservices design, database management (SQL), and cloud integration (AWS) while collaborating with designers, engineers, and product teams to deliver world-class gaming solutions.

Key Responsibilities
Develop & Lead – Drive the development of scalable, interactive gaming products using Java (11+), Scala & Spring Boot.
Microservices & API Design – Design and implement modular microservices architecture with 3-tier API design.
Cloud & DevOps – Work within an AWS environment (supported by an in-house DevOps team) to ensure high availability, scalability, and performance.
Database Management – Manage and optimise SQL-based databases with at least 2-3 years of experience.
Real-time Streaming & Low Latency – Implement real-time communication protocols such as WebSockets to create engaging, live betting and gaming experiences.
Code Quality & CI/CD – Lead the coding standards across the backend team, drive unit testing, automated testing, and CI/CD best practices.
Mentor & Collaborate – Support a team of engineers, providing guidance on best practices and emerging technologies.

What We’re Looking For
Strong Java Expertise – 5-7 years of Java 11+ experience (currently using Java 21).
SQL Database Proficiency – Strong experience with SQL databases (PostgreSQL preferred).
Microservices & Cloud – Deep knowledge of microservices architecture, API design, and AWS.
Spring Boot & Scala – Nice to have but not essential.
Betting, Gaming, or Big Data Background – Experience in real-time data environments such as betting, finance, stock markets, video streaming (sports/TV), or news is highly desirable.
Problem-solving Mindset – Ability to troubleshoot and resolve performance issues in high-volume applications.

The Package & Benefits
Up to £85K base salary
Bonus scheme
Private healthcare & Learning & Development software
26 days holiday + bank holidays
Hybrid working – 3 days on-site in Hammersmith, 2 days remote
Interview Process
Tech Test → 1-hour final interview (2 stage process)

If you're looking to take technical ownership of cutting-edge gaming products in a fast-moving and innovative industry, this role could be perfect for you.

About the Company

Hello, we are James Adams. Your technology, change, and digital recruitment partner covering the UK & Europe. We are passionate about people and put our customer's experience at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that each individual we work with is different. Which is why we look to provide a bespoke service tailored to your needs. We are experts in recruiting for technology, change and digital talent across the UK & Europe. We cover the following specialisms on a permanent or interim/contract basis. - Cloud ... Know more