Software Development Engineer (Java)

TL;DR

Software Development Engineer (Java): Designing and developing robust, scalable software solutions for business-critical lottery systems with an accent on distributed applications and high-availability environments. Focus on building high-quality code using Java/J2EE, Spring Boot, and containerized deployments to support global lottery operations.

Location: Must be based in Rome, Italy (Hybrid)

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in secure lottery technology, providing retail and digital solutions to customers and governments worldwide.

What you will do

• Collaborate with architects and product teams to design and integrate software solutions.
• Develop high-quality, well-structured, and testable code.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and maintain existing software modules.
• Support new business opportunities through prototypes and technical innovation.
• Participate in on-call rotations and provide production support.
• Contribute to agile ceremonies and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in distributed application design and development.
• At least 5 years of hands-on experience with Java/J2EE, JPA, and Hibernate.
• Experience with Spring Boot, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Solid understanding of RESTful APIs and service-based architectures.
• Good knowledge of PostgreSQL and messaging systems like ActiveMQ Artemis.
• Professional proficiency in English, both written and spoken.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with DB2 and Oracle databases.

Culture & Benefits

• Commitment to a diverse, fair, and inclusive global culture.
• Opportunity to work in a regulated, high-reliability environment.
• Focus on professional growth and leadership development.
• Standard corporate benefits and information security training provided.