About Betfair Romania Development:
Betfair Romania Development is the largest technology hub of Flutter Entertainment, with over 2,000 people powering the world’s leading sports betting and iGaming brands. Exciting, immersive and safe experiences are delivered to over 18 million customers worldwide, from our office in Cluj-Napoca. Driven by relentless innovation and commitment to excellence, we operate our own unbeatable portfolio of diverse proprietary brands such as FanDuel, PokerStars, SportsBet, Betfair, Paddy Power, or Sky Betting & Gaming.
Our Values:
The values we share at Betfair Romania Development define what makes us unique as a team. They empower us by giving meaning to our contributions, and they ensure that we consistently strive for excellence in everything we do. We are looking for passionate individuals who align with our values and are committed to making a difference.
Win together | Raise the bar | Got your back | Own it | Positive impact
About the Brand: FanDuel
FanDuel is a leading force in the sports-tech entertainment industry, redefining how fans engage with their favourite sports, teams, and leagues. As the premier gaming destination in North America, FanDuel operates across multiple verticals, including sports betting, daily fantasy sports, online gaming, advance-deposit wagering, and media.
Role Overview: Java Engineer (Mid level)
We are looking for a dedicated, self-motivated, and technically driven Java Engineer to join a high-performing team responsible for building highly available enterprise-grade products. This role offers the opportunity to solve real-world scalability and performance challenges in a business that processes transaction volumes on par with global financial institutions.
You will be part of a cross-functional engineering team contributing to the development, support, and evolution of systems that are central to FanDuel's technology stack. You should be passionate about clean, efficient code, strong architecture, and continuous learning.
Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities:
Design and implement high-quality, efficient, and scalable software using Java.
Perform unit testing and ensure code adheres to team standards and best practices.
Create and maintain technical documentation to share knowledge within and across teams.
Participate in peer code reviews and collaborate effectively in a team setting.
Work in an Agile development environment, contributing to planning and continuous improvement.
Mentor and support junior engineers and contribute to team knowledge sharing.
Collaborate closely with product, operations, QA, and other development teams.
Skills, Capabilities & Experience Required:
Essential:
Solid understanding of object-oriented analysis and design (OOA/OOD).
Proven experience in Java SE and/or Java EE development (including beans, concurrency, transactions, I/O).
Experience with servlets, messaging systems, monitoring practices, and ORM (e.g. Hibernate, JPA).
Strong knowledge of SQL databases and performance-focused design.
API development with a focus on usability, clarity, and maintainability.
Familiarity with dependency injection frameworks (Spring, Google Guice).
Practical experience with unit testing and mocking frameworks (e.g. JUnit, Mockito).
Comfortable using build tools such as Maven or Gradle.
Desirable:
Exposure to content management systems.
Understanding of NoSQL databases.
Familiarity with Linux operating systems.
Experience with cloud services, especially AWS (e.g., S3, CloudFormation).
Exposure to analysis and monitoring tools like DataDog and Splunk.
Experience with database migration tools (e.g., Flyway, Liquibase).
Familiarity with messaging systems such as RabbitMQ or Kafka.
Understanding of caching solutions (e.g., Redis).
Knowledge of the full software development lifecycle and Agile methodologies.
Hands-on experience with collaboration tools like JIRA and Confluence.
Exposure to emerging innovative technologies in business applications is an advantage.
Benefits:
Hybrid & remote working options
€1,000 per year for self-development
Company share scheme
25 days of annual leave per year
20 days per year to work abroad
5 personal days/year
Flexible benefits: travel, sports, hobbies
Extended health, dental and travel insurances
Customized well-being programmes
Career growth sessions
Thousands of online courses through Udemy
A variety of engaging office events
Disclaimer:
We are an inclusive employer. By embracing diverse experiences and perspectives, we create a lasting, positive impact for our employees, customers, and the communities we’re part of. You don't have to meet all the requirements listed to apply for this role. If you need any adjustments to make this role work for you, let us know, and we’ll see how we can accommodate them.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only the candidates who best meet the job requirements will be contacted for an interview.
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