Senior Java Engineer (iGaming)

TL;DR

Senior Java Engineer (Java/Spring): Designing and delivering clean, scalable, and testable backend systems for a Free-to-Play Social Casino with an accent on AI-driven development and large-scale architecture. Focus on leveraging AI productivity tools, optimizing database performance with PostgreSQL, and ensuring seamless scalability via GCP and Kubernetes.

Location: Remote (Ukraine)

Company

hirify.global is a gaming company dedicated to delivering captivating Free-to-Play Social Casino experiences to players globally.

What you will do

• Design and deliver clean, scalable, and testable Java-based backend systems with minimal supervision.
• Collaborate with cross-functional backend, web, mobile, QA, and product teams.
• Take ownership of specific services or functional areas within a large-scale architecture.
• Leverage AI tools and assistants (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude Code) as integral parts of the development workflow.
• Contribute to maintaining high test coverage, predictable production behavior, and seamless scalability.
• Drive engineering excellence through modern practices and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Extensive production experience with Java and its ecosystem.
• Solid understanding of relational database principles (preferably PostgreSQL) and messaging concepts (preferably Kafka).
• Strong system design, troubleshooting, and debugging capabilities.
• Proactive approach to using AI coding assistants and taking ownership of AI-generated output.
• English: Upper-intermediate (B2) or higher.
• Location: Must be based in Ukraine.

Culture & Benefits

• Full remote flexibility.
• Access to a cutting-edge tech stack including the latest Java, Spring Boot, GCP, and Kubernetes.
• Generous leave policy.
• Opportunities for professional growth within a fast-scaling environment.
• AI-driven engineering culture where AI is a core productivity multiplier.