Senior Java Game Developer

Pollard Digital Solutions - Europe is a full-solution supplier of lottery management and iLottery technology for world-wide lottery markets. The company is owned by Pollard Banknote Ltd. – a leading partner to more than 60 lotteries worldwide, providing high quality instant ticket products, licensed games, retail merchandising solutions, and a full suite of digital offerings. Established in 1907 in Winnipeg, Canada, Pollard Banknote is owned approximately 66.7% by the Pollard family and is publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (PBL).

Our objective is to deliver the most innovative solutions that will render industry-leading returns to good causes in an ethically responsible way. We emphasize a friendly, lively, and respectful workplace atmosphere, where team spirit is highly valued.

We are looking for a Java Game Developer to join our office in Belgrade, where we practice Agile Software Development and value shared responsibility, collaboration, and team spirit.

You can expect from us:

• A truly great working environment
• Modern office with parking provided for our employees
• Private health insurance
• Insurance for medical treatments outside of Serbia
• Learning and Development budget
• Yearly profit sharing
• Budget for sports activities
• Social activities
• Referral bonus
• Additional benefits

You can expect from this role to:

• Collaborate with teams in Serbia and Iceland to analyze, design, and develop the backend infrastructure for innovative gaming solutions. We invite to check some of them - www.pollardbanknote.com/game-studio
• Document, test and deploy software to ensure high-quality deliverables
• Deliver well-structured, efficient and reusable code
• Participate in code reviews to maintain coding standards and share best practices
• Mentor and guide less experienced team members, fostering their professional growth
• Contribute to project and release planning, ensuring timely and successful delivery

You will be a match if you have:

• B.Sc. in Computer Science or equivalent
• 5+ years of experience in Java development, with expertise in frameworks such as Spring Boot and Vert.x or any other comparable framework with a focus on reactive and asynchronous programming
• Strong knowledge of relational databases like PostgreSQL, as well as NoSQL databases
• Hands-on experience with containerization tools like Docker and platforms like Kubernetes
• Knowledge of cloud technologies and services, particularly AWS
• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, with experience in standards like OpenAPI, OAuth, and OpenID Connect
• Experience with monitoring tools like Grafana for visualizing metrics and improving system performance
• Security-first mindset with the ability to implement secure coding practices

What does the interview process at Pollard usually look like, and what are the steps involved?

• Initial interview
• Technical interview
• Meet the team interview

If this opportunity aligns with your experience and with your goals, we invite you to apply today. We look forward to reviewing your application and welcoming you to our team!