Playtech Sports builds mobile and desktop applications for sports betting operators and has a proud history and a proven track record with the biggest players in the business. We understand the importance of a good work-life balance and offer flexible work hours and the option to work while commuting or from home when needed. We take our culture seriously and make time for fun, health and charity with a dedicated playroom, frequent social activities and charity events.

Playtech Sports has offices in Malmö, London, Vienna, Bremen, Sofia, Nicosia and Kyiv with 600+ employees. Playtech Sports is a subsidiary of Playtech, listed on the London Stock Exchange with more than 6000 employees globally.

We are looking for an awesome and passionate JavaScript Frontend Developer, or perhaps even Fullstack, to one of our teams in Malmö, Sweden. This team develops mobile and desktop web sportsbook applications using the latest technologies. We work in hybrid mode, sometimes in the office and sometimes at home based on the needs and preferences of the team. Are you the one we are looking for?

 

About the position

In this role you will be developing the core parts of our Digital Sportsbook Frontend which serves multiple web applications processing millions of transactions every day with high demands on scalability and real-time performance.

At Playtech Sports we strongly believe in the power of teams and agile methodologies. You will work closely within the team to design solutions, code, review and together with other teams make sure the Product is shippable every release. As part of our continuous improvement culture, you will be exploring new technologies, systems and ways of working.

Tech stack

Frontend                                                  Fullstack                                             Backend

#JavaScript #React #HTML5 #Websockets #MongoDB #Redis #Spring #Java #Kubernetes #Docker

Who are you?

You probably have a higher technical education and a 3+ years' experience of development web applications using JavaScript Frameworks, preferably React. You are a curious and eager learner when it comes to new technologies and drive initiatives such as investigations and tech meetings. You are comfortable working with remote and distributed teams and you are fluent in English, both in speech and writing. You have a collaborative mindset and feel passionate coding and designing together with your teammates. As we work in hybrid mode, we think that you’d like to meet your colleagues at the office a few times per month.

Some Requirements

We expect that you have…

• Solid skills in JavaScript, HTML5 and CSS3
• Professional experience with JavaScript frameworks (e.g. React, Redux)
• Used Module Bundlers (webpack or similar) 
• Good knowledge of source control (Git, Bitbucket)

It’d be extra cool if you have…

• Worked with agile methodologies 
• Experience with designing APIs
• Understanding of the UI and UX of web applications
• Experience from working in the betting or gaming industry and/or the mobile domain

For a nice Fullstack flavour, you could also know…

• Java and Spring
• Linux and NoSQL databases (MongoDB)  
• Docker and Kubernetes

Culture. We have a strong company culture with focus on our core values: Team Spirit, Excellence and Responsibility. This brings a true 'family feeling’ and is based on all of us having fun together! Join our epic group activities or challenge your team in our game room! Here, team comes first!

Benefits. We prioritise personal wellbeing and work-life balance and have some favourable benefits, including:

• Awesome colleagues that will have your back anytime!
• Hybrid working with flexible work hours
• Great yearly wellness allowance and a free workout hour every week
• Generous pension and insurance package

You'll get the opportunity to work in the gaming industry with one of the top teams in the sector! Does this sound interesting and like a perfect match for you? Ready for the next step in your career? Apply now!