Senior Java Game Engine Developer

Are you an experienced Senior Java Game Engine Developer looking for a new challenge? If you enjoy solving complex technical problems and creating reliable systems, this could be a great next step for you.BENEFITS : £80,000 to £90,000 per year, depending on experience, 30 days holiday, Private healthcare, Pension scheme, London based, hybrid working 3 days work from home About the Role In this role, you will take ownership of developing, enhancing and maintaining Java based game engine components. You will work on core frameworks, introduce improvements that support new features, and contribute to tools that help with performance analysis and simulation accuracy. You will be responsible for writing clean, scalable Java code and helping shape the technical direction of the engine architecture. Strong mathematical thinking is important, as your work will involve probability, statistics and system modelling.About the Company You will be joining a well established technology driven business with a focus on building modern, scalable systems used across multiple products. The team values innovation, collaboration and a positive engineering culture where people are encouraged to contribute ideas and influence technical decisions. The environment suits someone who enjoys autonomy, continuous learning and working on complex challenges with like minded developers.Key Requirements

• Strong experience with Java development in a commercial environment
• Background in the mathematics used in engine or feature design, including probability and statistics
• Confident working with scalable and stable backend systems
• Able to work with Agile and Scrum environments
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Prior experience in the iGaming industry is essential

Nice to Have

• Experience building or optimising algorithms
• Knowledge of Spring or Spring Boot
• SQL or relational database experience
• Familiarity with Git, Maven or similar tooling
• Understanding of CI pipelines
• Exposure to Docker or containerised environments
• Experience with MySQL

If you are interested, please apply to the vacancy now and if suitable someone will be in touch soon.Eligo Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Eligo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering diversity and creating an inclusive and equitable environment for employees and applicants. We actively celebrate and embrace differences, including but not limited to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, and disability. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences and all will be considered for employment without discrimination. At Eligo Recruitment diversity, equity and inclusion is integral to achieving our mission to ensure every workplace reflects the richness of human diversity.