Junior Backend Java Developer

Location:

Warsaw, PL, 00-807

Requisition ID: 18738

Brightstar is an innovative, forward-thinking global leader in lottery that builds on our renowned expertise in delivering secure technology and producing reliable, comprehensive solutions for our customers. As a premier pure play global lottery company, our best-in-class lottery operations, retail and digital solutions, and award-winning lottery games enable our customers to achieve their goals, fulfill player needs and distribute meaningful benefits to communities. Brightstar has a well-established local presence and is a trusted partner to governments and regulators around the world, creating value by adhering to the highest standards of service, integrity, and responsibility. Brightstar has approximately 6,000 employees. For more information, please visit www.brightstarlottery.com.

Role Overview

As a Junior Backend Java Developer, you will support the design, development, and maintenance of backend systems. You’ll work closely with product managers, architects, and other developers to help ensure our solutions are scalable, secure, and ready for the future. We also encourage you to use Generative AI tools like GitHub Copilot to enhance learning and productivity.

Key Responsibilities

• Backend Development:
• Develop robust, configurable applications using Java 17+ and Spring Boot to effectively meet the diverse requirements of multiple customers.
• Ensure the efficiency of PostgreSQL databases for scalable solutions.
• Ensure security, scalability, and performance in all backend solutions
• System-Level Skills:
• Employ Bash/Shell scripting for automation and comprehensive system integration tasks.
• DevOps & Infrastructure:
• Contribute to application deployment using Docker and Kubernetes, while utilizing Helm for package management.
• Collaboration & Communication:
• Communicate effectively in English (B2/C1 level) within distributed teams
• Participate actively in scrum events
• Collaborate with other engineering teams
  

Required Skills

• Backend Development:
• Java 17+
• Spring, Spring Boot, Spring Security
• Maven for project building
• Experience with SQL databases
• Git & GitHub (including pipeline development)
• Experience with unit testing tools and frameworks
• Strong English communication (B2/C1 level)
  

Nice To Have

• Experience with PostgreSQL
• Hibernate/JPA
• Kubernetes, Helm
• Bash/Shell, Python scripting
• Event-driven architecture & Kafka
• Microservices architecture principles
• Knowledge of C and/or Go (Golang)
• Experience with CI/CD process and tools
• Experience with JIRA or similar tools
• Logging & monitoring tools (Kibana, Grafana, Prometheus)
• Security best practices (OWASP Top 10, secure coding)
  
  

Qualifications

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of professional backend development experience
  
  

Success Profile

• Leading Complexity
• Leading People
• Leading the Business
• Leading Self
  
  

Brightstar is committed to sustaining a workforce that reflects the diversity of the global customers and communities we serve, and to creating a fair and inclusive culture that enables all our employees to feel valued, respected and engaged. Brightstar is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship, covered veteran status, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable local, state, federal laws or other laws. We thank all applicants for applying; however, only those selected to interview will be contacted. All Brightstar employees have a role in information security. Annual training will be assigned and required as appropriate. For more information, please visit www.brightstarlottery.com.