Software Engineer (java) - Fanduel, Hybrid

Software Engineer (Java) - FanDuel, Hybrid

Betfair Romania Development is the largest technology hub of Flutter Entertainment, with over 2,000 people powering the world's leading sports betting and iGaming brands. Exciting, immersive and safe experiences are delivered to over 18 million customers worldwide, from our office in Cluj-Napoca. Driven by relentless innovation and commitment to excellence, we operate our own unbeatable portfolio of diverse proprietary brands such as FanDuel, PokerStars, SportsBet, Betfair, Paddy Power, or Sky Betting & Gaming.

Our Values:

The values we share at Betfair Romania Development define what makes us unique as a team. They empower us by giving meaning to our contributions, and they ensure that we consistently strive for excellence in everything we do. We are looking for passionate individuals who align with our values and are committed to making a difference.

Win together | Raise the bar | Got your back | Own it | Positive impact

FanDuel is a leading force in the sports-tech entertainment industry, redefining how fans engage with their favourite sports, teams, and leagues. As the premier gaming destination in North America, FanDuel operates across multiple verticals, including sports betting, daily fantasy sports, online gaming, advance-deposit wagering, and media.

Role Overview:

We are looking for a dedicated, self-motivated, technical driven professional to work in a team of engineers developing highly available enterprise products. Our continued business success and growth demand a lot from our technology, including transaction volumes that surpass many of the world's leading financial institutions. Our engineers are committed to find the best solutions to complex technical challenges together with professional team members. The successful candidate will have exceptional technical and problem solving skills, with a positive, results driven attitude.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

• Software creation, unit testing, adhering to standards and best practices;
• Proactively identify and address bugs, technical debt, and reliability risks;
• Write technical documentation that shares knowledge effectively;
• Contribute to technical discussions and design reviews, implementing solutions aligned with agreed architecture standards;
• Work in an Agile environment;
• Collaborate closely with peers, cross-functional teams, and product stakeholders to translate requirements into clear, maintainable solutions;
• Produce production-ready code independently on well-defined tasks, and collaboratively on more complex or ambiguous initiatives;
• Provide guidance to junior colleagues.

Key Working Relationships: This position involves working within a cross-skilled development team, and having regular contact with teams looking after other aspects of Fanduel products & tools.

Skills, Capabilities & Experience Required: Essential:

• Very strong Java skills - Java 8+
• Excellent knowledge of Spring, SpringBoot
• Understanding of SQL / NoSQL databases
• Experience with RESTful Web Services (building APIs)
• Exposure to ORM frameworks (e.g. Hibernate)
• Understanding Message Services (AWS SQS/SNS or Kafka)
• Hands-on experience with unit testing/mocking frameworks (e.g. JUnit, Mockito)
• Exposure with build tools (e.g. Gradle, Maven)
• Exposure in source code management (GIT) and code version control (Github, Gitlab, Bitbucket)
• Good understanding of design patterns
• Familiarity with analysis & monitoring tools (e.g. DataDog, Splunk, Kibana)
• Future Ready: Demonstrating curiosity and openness toward AI and emerging technologies, with a willingness to continuously learn, adapt, and share knowledge

Desirable:

• Understanding of database migration tools (e.g Liquibase, Flyway)
• Familiarity with Cloud Computing (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• General interest in DevOps topics (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Knowledge of caching systems (e.g. Redis, Hazelcast);
• Experience working in CI/CD setup (Buildkite, Jenkins, TeamCity)

Benefits:

• Hybrid & remote working options
• €1,000 per year for self-development
• Company share scheme
• 25 days of annual leave per year
• 20 days per year to work abroad
• 5 personal days/year
• Flexible benefits: travel, sports, hobbies
• Extended health, dental and travel insurances
• Customized well-being programmes
• Career growth sessions
• Thousands of online courses through Udemy
• A variety of engaging office events

Disclaimer:

We are an inclusive employer. By embracing diverse experiences and perspectives, we create a lasting, positive impact for our employees, customers, and the communities we're part of. You don't have to meet all the requirements listed to apply for this role. If you need any adjustments to make this role work for you, let us know, and we'll see how we can accommodate them.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only the candidates who best meet the job requirements will be contacted for an interview.

By submitting your application online, you agree that your details will be used to progress your application for employment. If your application is successful, your details will be used to administer your personnel record. If your application is unsuccessful, we will retain your details for a period no longer than three years, to consider you for prospective roles within the company.