Senior Software Engineer (Java) iGaming

About the role

<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Working at CreateFuture</span><br><br><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><a href="https://createfuture.com/" target="_blank">CreateFuture</a> is an&nbsp;AI-native consulting partner&nbsp;where people do work that matters and are supported to do it well. We work alongside organisations such as PayPal, adidas, NatWest, FanDuel and Money Saving Expert, building digital products and services that make a difference&nbsp; while always putting people first.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We’re a team of creators. We write code, shape delivery, build go-to-market strategies, develop AI solutions and create the practices that support our people. We work side by side with our clients, challenging what’s not working and helping them to build the future. Our commitment to craft, quality, and culture has helped us scale to over 600 people in just a few years.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Our UK Benefits&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">35 days leave (including bank holidays).&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Private medical insurance.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Enhanced parental and adoption leave.&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Financial coaching + 5% pension match.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">40 hours of paid learning and development.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><a href="https://2429507.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/2429507/CreateFuture%20Benefits%20(2026)%20(1).pdf" target="_blank"><em>&nbsp;View our full list of UK benefits.</em></a></span><br><br><span style="font-size: 12pt;">CreateFuture is a <a href="https://www.greatplacetowork.co.uk/certified-company/1572759" target="_blank">Great Place to Work-Certified™ company </a>and has won Best Workplaces UK multiple years in a row.</span><br><br></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Join us on our journey. Let’s create tomorrow, together, today.</span></p> <p><br><span style="font-size: 12pt;">About the role and team:</span></p> <h1><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Senior Backend Java Engineer</span></h1> <h2><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Build software that matters. Shape the future of engineering.</span></h2> <p class="isSelectedEnd"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We're looking for an experienced Senior Backend Java Engineer who is passionate about building scalable, high-quality software and helping teams grow. This is more than a hands-on engineering role—you'll influence technical direction, mentor other engineers, drive architectural decisions, and help us embed AI and automation into the way we deliver value for our clients.</span></p> <p class="isSelectedEnd"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">You'll thrive here if you enjoy solving complex problems, challenging assumptions, collaborating openly, and taking pride in delivering software that makes a real business impact.</span></p> <h2><span style="font-size: 12pt;">What You'll Do</span></h2> <p class="isSelectedEnd"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">As a Senior Backend Java Engineer, you will:</span></p> <ul data-spread="false"> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Design, build and maintain scalable, secure and resilient backend systems using modern Java and the Spring ecosystem.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lead technical design and architectural discussions, ensuring solutions are maintainable, performant and aligned with best practices.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Develop and evolve RESTful APIs with a focus on security, versioning, performance and reliability.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Champion engineering excellence through clean code, automated testing, documentat

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