Lead Java Developer – Gaming | Hybrid (London – 3 days on-site) | Up to £90,000 - £100,000 per annum basic salary Bonus & Benefits James Adams Recruitment has partnered with a fast-growing company at the forefront of the online gaming industry. Our client is an innovator in the iGaming space, delivering cutting-edge online gaming to a global audience. They are looking for a Lead Java Developer t o play a pivotal role in shaping the architecture and development of their real-time gaming platform. The Role This is a hands-on leadership role (90% coding, 10% leadership) where you will take ownership of high-performance betting products . You will work closely with a highly skilled engineering team to drive technical excellence, establish coding standards, and optimise real-time services for a fast-growing platform. You’ll be responsible for backend architecture, microservices design, database management (SQL), and cloud integration (AWS) while collaborating with designers, engineers, and product teams to deliver world-class gaming solutions. Key Responsibilities ✔ Develop & Lead – Drive the development of scalable, interactive gaming products using Java (11), Scala & Spring Boot . ✔ Microservices & API Design – Design and implement modular microservices architecture with 3-tier API design . ✔ Cloud & DevOps – Work within an AWS environment (supported by an in-house DevOps team) to ensure high availability, scalability, and performance . ✔ Database Management – Manage and optimise SQL-based databases with at least 2-3 years of experience . ✔ Real-time Streaming & Low Latency – Implement real-time communication protocols such as WebSockets to create engaging, live betting and gaming experiences. ✔ Code Quality & CI/CD – Lead the coding standards across the backend team, drive unit testing, automated testing, and CI/CD best practices . ✔ Mentor & Collaborate – Support a team of engineers, providing guidance on best practices and emerging technologies. What We’re Looking For ✅ Strong Java Expertise – 5-7 years of Java 11 experience (currently using Java 21). ✅ SQL Database Proficiency – Strong experience with SQL databases (PostgreSQL preferred). ✅ Microservices & Cloud – Deep knowledge of microservices architecture, API design, and AWS . ✅ Spring Boot & Scala – Nice to have but not essential. ✅ Betting, Gaming, or Big Data Background – Experience in real-time data environments such as betting, finance, stock markets, video streaming (sports/TV), or news is highly desirable. ✅ Problem-solving Mindset – Ability to troubleshoot and resolve performance issues in high-volume applications. The Package & Benefits Up to £85K base salary Bonus scheme Private healthcare & Learning & Development software ️ 26 days holiday bank holidays Hybrid working – 3 days on-site in Hammersmith, 2 days remote Interview Process Tech Test → 1-hour final interview (2 stage process) If you're looking to take technical ownership of cutting-edge gaming products in a fast-moving and innovative industry, this role could be perfect for you. This role is paying from £90,000 - £100,000 as a basic salary.