Java Engineer

Java Engineer

Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

WE ARE CAESARS

At Caesars Entertainment, our Mission, Vision & Values reflect our unique purpose, providing people with possibilities and places to have fun. Our Mission, Vision & Values represent a unifying and inspiring way forward, and all Team Members are expected to uphold them.

Our Mission: “Create the Extraordinary"

Our Vision: “We create spectacular worlds that immerse, inspire and connect you. We don’t perform magic; we create it with excellence.”

Our Values: “Blaze the Trail, Together We Win, All-In on Service”

Our corporate social responsibility framework, People Planet Play, represents our continuous dedication to enhancing economic development, uplifting the wellbeing of our Team Members and their families, and making positive contributions to the communities we operate in.

JOB SUMMARY

Join our US Product Development team, where we build innovative retail systems for Sportsbooks and hotel check-in kiosks across the US. As a backend developer, you’ll help design and deliver high-quality, high-performance microservices that power customer-facing features. We value engineers who take pride in building scalable systems, enjoy solving problems collaboratively, and are eager to learn and grow

HOW YOU WILL CREATE THE EXTRAORDINARY

Development & Delivery

Build and maintain Java microservices using Spring Framework and modern Java (17-25)

Write clean, maintainable code aligned with team standards

Implement automated testing (unit, functional, integration)

Work with event-driven architectures using messaging tools like Kafka

Collaborate with QA to ensure high-quality software delivery

Take ownership of your work and deliver customer value

Technical Contribution

Apply functional programming principles in a microservices environment

Develop on AWS using containerization tools like Docker

Contribute to CI/CD improvements alongside DevOps engineers

Participate in production support and shared on-call rotation

Stay current with technology trends and continuously improve your craft

Collaboration & Growth

Engage in code reviews and provide constructive feedback

Work within an “internal open-source” model across feature-aligned teams

Contribute to continuous improvement of development processes

Collaborate across teams and time zones in a supportive, feedback-driven culture

Learn from and support others while growing your own technical expertise

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

3+ years of professional Java development experience

Strong knowledge of Spring Framework and microservices architecture

Experience with messaging systems (Kafka preferred)

Familiarity with AWS, SQL/NoSQL, Docker, and automated testing

Agile software delivery experience

Mindset & Skills

Proactive and solution-oriented with a bias for action

Strong problem-solving and collaboration skills

Eager to learn, grow, and contribute to team success

Comfortable supporting production systems

Takes responsibility and follows through

Enjoys working with others to build great software

ABOUT US

At Caesars Digital, We Don’t Just Play the Game — We Set the Standard.

As a proud part of Caesars Entertainment, the world’s premier gaming company with more than 80 years of sports betting leadership, Caesars Digital is Blazing The Trail in digital innovation, customer experience and industry excellence.

We believe every Team Member should be treated like royalty because We Are All Caesars. This guiding principle fuels our commitment to delivering legendary service and creating unforgettable experiences for our customers.

From cutting-edge digital platforms including Caesars Sportsbook, Caesars Palace Online, Horseshoe Online Casino and Caesars Racebook, to the continuing expansion of our retail footprint and our William Hill legacy, along with powerhouse partnerships across sports and entertainment, we’re building something extraordinary. And we want you to be part of it.

Ready to make your mark on the Empire?

Explore our open roles and discover how you can help shape the future of gaming.

Join us. Blaze the Trail. Because at Caesars Digital, We Are All Caesars.

TOGETHER WE WIN

We believe in delivering family-style service—an approach that fosters warmth, connection, and a genuine sense of belonging. Our team treats every guest and colleague with the same care and hospitality we would extend to family, creating a welcoming environment built on respect, teamwork, and personalized attention. Whether assisting customers or collaborating with coworkers, we prioritize service that is thoughtful, supportive, and rooted in genuine relationships.

DISCLAIMER

These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the position. The Company reserves the right to make changes to the job description whenever necessary.

ADA

Caesars Entertainment will engage in an interactive process and make reasonable accommodations, as required by law, for individuals with disabilities or to accommodate pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, or where a conflict exists between the position and an individuals’ religious beliefs or practices.