Software Engineer (Java)

Location: Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom; remote-first working

Company

hirify.global is a mobile gaming and wagering company operating sportsbook, casino, horse racing, daily fantasy sports, and streaming products across the United States and Canada.

What you will do

• Build and improve backend services supporting reliable, scalable customer sessions.
• Develop well-structured Java code, APIs, and database-backed functionality for high-volume traffic.
• Test changes and improve service reliability, observability, and supportability.
• Investigate bugs and support issues, identify root causes, and implement practical improvements.
• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, planning sessions, documentation, and team ceremonies.
• Collaborate with engineers, product partners, and stakeholders to improve session-management reliability and performance.

Requirements

• Some experience building backend software through employment, internships, placements, bootcamps, university projects, or personal projects.
• Understanding of Java or a similar object-oriented programming language, with interest in backend services and APIs.
• Familiarity with databases and SQL, plus an understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles.
• Interest in distributed systems, reliability, monitoring, and high-traffic production systems.
• Understanding of testing basics and willingness to write tests during everyday development.
• Ability to collaborate, ask questions, receive feedback, and learn from others.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote-first working with a focus on work-life balance.
• Generous paid leave and flexible working and holiday policies.
• Defined career pathways, manager support, learning opportunities, and 10% of work time dedicated to learning.
• Salary, bonus, pension, private healthcare, and share save scheme.
• Autonomy and ownership in a trusting environment.