Backend Developer (Java)

River Tech in Malta is looking to recruit enthusiastic and motivated Backend Developers (Java) to join their platform team on a full-time basis. You will have the opportunity to work on and build all parts of the platform: business logic, external APIs, admin APIs, integrations with game and payment providers, as well real-time integrations with other internal systems such as the data platform and middleware. The new development will all be using Kotlin, a modern, concise, safe language that is accessible to all developers, especially those with Java experience.

Responsibilities:

• Work in an agile team consisting of other backend developers to build and maintain microservices in Spring Boot and Kotlin to handle platform business logic;
• Liaise with other tech teams and product team to provide functionality over REST APIs;
• Participate in task estimations, planning, and code reviews;
• Integrate with third party systems to allow for a greater number of products on the platform;
• Gather knowledge in business requirements to be able to ease operations;
• Collaborate with engineers across the department to identify and build on improvements to our processes and systems.

Required Skills:

• Advanced knowledge of Java (2/3 years of experience);
• SQL;
• Spring Framework (1-year experience);
• Basic GIT knowledge is necessary;
• Working in a scrum team.

• Kotlin;
• Redis;
• Docker;
• MongoDB;
• AWS;
• Kafka.

• Degree in Computer Science or related field;
• Good problem-solving skills;
• Excellent verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills;
• The ability to quickly learn new things and adapt;
• A good eye for layout with attention to detail;
• Eligible to work freely within the EU.