Company Description
Rank Interactive, the digital arm of the Rank Group plc, stands as a leading global digital gaming company fuelled by top-tier talent and technology. Recognised through iconic brands, our products and our people, we bring entertainment to millions of people worldwide on various devices daily.
Operating with a multi-branded strategy, we offer online entertainment, bingo and slot gaming, along with a social gaming mobile experience, using a mix of proprietary and licensed software.
With offices in the UK, Gibraltar, Mauritius & South Africa and being part of a group with approximately 8,000 employees globally; we unite people and entertainment across diverse digital channels.
Joining our high-performing and inclusive culture, you'll instantly become part of a team supporting our customer-facing initiatives.

Job Description
As the Senior Software Engineer, you will deliver our Development strategy through having ownership of the systems architecture and development, following the departments methodology, and drive outstanding results across all engines, following company and department objectives and priorities.
In this role you will work with a team of highly skilled people, all with opinions about various technologies, frameworks and approaches to delivery. You will be able to articulate your ideas to your colleagues effectively and will take on board the ideas of others. You will thrive when faced with new challenges and will constantly look to improve Spacebar Media’s work.
In an agile environment, you will cooperate with Product Managers and business stakeholders to design, develop and build products that would remove some of the legacy dependency. You will work on the establishment and maintenance of technology resources to support all operational functions. Your role includes anticipating requirements and building software in a flexible and scalable manner. Communication of issues, risks, and dependencies is important, as is writing software following OOP best practices, design patterns, SOLID and Dry principles. You will be responsible for writing unit following TDD and integration tests following BDD and taking ownership of their tasks. They also ensure compliance with responsible gaming protocols and GDPR. Other duties may be assigned as requested.
Here's what you'll do:

• Craft innovative solutions using Java 17+ and Spring Boot
• Architect systems and document them with UML diagrams
• Champion best practices (OOP, Design Patterns, SOLID, DRY)
• Write clean, testable code and unit tests
• Collaborate effectively and identify/escalate risks
• Ensure code adheres to GDPR and other protocols

Qualifications
You'll be a great fit if you have:

• At least 6 years of experience in web development
• Strong Java experience (Java 17 & 21 preferred)
• Experience with Spring/Spring Boot
• Experience with databases (MS SQL) and building APIs (REST)
• A bonus if you have experience with event-driven systems, AWS, or the betting/financial sector

Ready to take your Java skills to the next level? Apply now #LI-Hybrid #LI-MN1

Additional Information
Join us to unlock benefits and opportunities that will boost your career journey in a vibrant, inclusive and fulfilling work environment – so you can #Be Yourself
Wellbeing@Rank is important... From hybrid working and colleague support networks to menopause support and weekly Pep Talks, we’re here for you.
We’ll also invest in your growth by providing development opportunities, leadership training and cutting-edge industry certifications so you have the tools and resources to help you work, win and grow with us.
Immerse yourself in new cultures and gain international exposure through our global business. Collaborate with colleagues from around the globe.
From pensions to bonus schemes, and private medical insurance to life insurance – we've got you covered.

• Our benefits vary by brand and/or location. Please have a chat with your local Talent Acquisition specialist to find out what’s in place in your location.

The Rank Group are committed to being an inclusive employer, ensuring that we better understand and meet the needs and requirements of our candidates and customers.
We aim to do this by facilitating fair and equal access to our services. If you require a reasonable adjustment to be made, please reach out to let us know ahead of your interview.