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Java Backend Software Engineer
About the role
Light & Wonder's digital team leads the global iGaming market, delivering content and software for online gaming providers. As a Java Backend Software Engineer, you will design and build scalable backend services and APIs, optimize performance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions. The role is based in ITPL, Whitefield, Bengaluru and follows a hybrid work model.
What you’ll do
- Develop, test, and maintain backend services and APIs using Java and Spring Boot
- Build scalable, reliable, and secure microservices
- Write clean, maintainable, and testable code following best practices
- Collaborate closely with Product, QA, and DevOps teams to deliver features end-to-end
- Participate in design discussions, code reviews, and technical brainstorming
- Troubleshoot production issues and contribute to continuous improvements
- Implement CI/CD pipelines, automation, and observability best practices
What you’ll bring
- 3-5 years of experience in backend development
- BE/B.Tech in Computer Science, IT, or related field, or MCA (Computer Science/Application)
- Strong hands-on experience with Java 8+, Spring Framework, and Spring Boot
- Solid understanding of REST APIs, microservices architecture, and multithreading
- Experience with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB)
- Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, Git, and CI/CD tools
- Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented principles
- Good problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills
Nice to have
- Experience with message queues like Kafka, RabbitMQ
- Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)
- Familiarity with API gateways and service discovery
- Understanding of caching technologies (Redis, Hazelcast)
- Exposure to performance and load testing
Skills
Education
BE/B.Tech in Computer Science, IT, or related field MCA (Computer Science/Application)