Backend Developer

Join Aristocrat, where innovation meets excellence! As a Backend Developer, you will be a key player in our Research and Development team, driving the creation of world-class microservices solutions. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with the latest technologies, including AI-assisted development, to build scalable, asynchronous, cloud-native, and event-driven systems. Your contributions will directly impact our mission to deliver top-tier entertainment experiences. What You'll Do Build and develop high-quality backend systems and microservices with a focus on scalability, performance, and resilience. Architect and implement cloud-native, event-driven solutions using modern backend technologies. Actively uses AI-powered development tools (e.g., Codex, Claude, GitHub Copilot) to quicken development and raise code quality. Develop and refine effective prompts and workflows to improve the value of AI tools in coding, debugging, testing, and documentation. Conduct detailed and high-quality code reviews, incorporating both manual expertise and AI-assisted analysis. Champion guidelines in AI-assisted software development, including validation, testing, and safe usage of generated code. Collaborate across R&D teams to continuously improve SDLC processes, integrating AI into workflows. Work closely with Front-End and QA teams to advance Agile practices and ensure high-quality deliverables. Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical challenges in distributed systems. What We're Looking For Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field. More than 3 years of experience working as a backend software developer. Strong proficiency in Java and Spring Boot. Practical experience using AI-supported development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Codex, Claude). Practical understanding of timely engineering for software development use cases. Proven ability to perform deep code reviews, including building, performance, and security considerations. Experience with NoSQL databases (MongoDB) and SQL databases (PostgreSQL – advantage). Familiarity with Kafka, Redis, and distributed system patterns (advantage). Solid knowledge of microservices architecture, reactive programming, and event-driven systems. Experience with Kubernetes and cloud environments (advantage). This is your chance to create a significant impact and be part of an ambitious team that values innovation and collaboration. Join us and help define the future of gaming technology! About Us: Aristocrat and Aristocrat Interactive Aristocrat is an Australia-based entertainment and content-creation company powered by technology to deliver world-leading mobile and casino games, entertaining millions of people across the globe daily. Aristocrat has three operating business units, spanning regulated land-based gaming (Aristocrat Gaming), social casino (Product Madness), and regulated online real-money gaming (Aristocrat Interactive). Our team of over 7,300 employees worldwide is united by our company's mission to bring joy to life through the power of play. Aristocrat Interactive Aristocrat Interactive is a regulated online real money gaming (RMG) business and was formed in 2024 when the Anaxi and NeoGames businesses (Anaxi, NeoGames, Aspire Global, BtoBet, and Pariplay) came together. The company is an industry leader in content and technology solutions for online RMG, offering a comprehensive suite of services that includes content, proprietary technology platforms, and a range of services across iLottery, iGaming, and online sports betting (OSB). We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on gender, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. Diversity and inclusion are integral to our values of Talent Unleashed, Collective Brilliance, Good Business, Good Citizen, and It's All About the Player. Why Aristocrat? Aristocrat is a world leader in gaming content and technology, and a top-tier publisher of free-to-play mobile games. We deliver great performance for our B2B customers and bring joy to the lives of the millions of people who love to play our casino and mobile games. And while we focus on fun, we never forget our responsibilities. We strive to lead the way in responsible gameplay, and to lift the bar in company governance, employee wellbeing and sustainability. We're a diverse business united by shared values and an inspiring mission to bring joy to life through the power of play. We aim to create an environment where individual differences are valued, and all employees have the opportunity to realize their potential. We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, cultural background, disability status or LGBTQ+ identity. EEO M/F/D/V World Leader in Gaming Entertainment Robust benefits package Global career opportunities Our Values All about the Player Talent Unleashed Collective Brilliance Good Business Good Citizen Travel Expectations None Additional Information This role is subject to mandatory background screening and regulatory approvals. As part of your employment with Aristocrat, you may be required to complete a criminal background check, submit fingerprints, and obtain licenses or registrations with applicable gaming regulatory authorities. Aristocrat operates in a highly regulated environment and holds licenses in over 340 gaming jurisdictions worldwide. To meet our global compliance obligations, you will be required to provide the disclosure of relevant personal and background information to government agencies, sovereign nations/tribal regulators, and other applicable gaming regulatory bodies. This is a condition of Aristocrat's gaming licenses. The specific information required may vary depending on the jurisdiction and project assignment. At this time, we are unable to sponsor work visas for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the job posting location for this position on a full-time basis without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. Aristocrat Leisure Limited (Aristocrat) is a global entertainment and content creation company powered by technology to deliver world-leading casino and mobile games. Listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), Aristocrat (ASX code: ALL) is headquartered in Sydney, Australia, with over 7300 employees working in more than 20 locations across the globe. Aristocrat offers a diverse range of products and services including electronic gaming machines, casino management systems, mobile games and online real money games, including iLottery. Aristocrat has seven corporate functions and three reporting segments that span regulated land-based gaming (Aristocrat Gaming), social casino (Product Madness) and regulated online real money gaming (Aristocrat Interactive). Our game and product portfolios collectively entertain millions of players worldwide every day. Across our global enterprise, Aristocrat aims to create long-term sustainable value for all stakeholders by upholding our core values and producing the world's best gaming content. Our people-first mindset prioritises the safety and wellbeing of our people. We have ambitions to be an industry leader in responsible gameplay and we invest in employees' development and offer career pathways, so they have what they need to do their best work at Aristocrat. Our values of Talent Unleashed, All About the Player, Collective Brilliance and Good Business, Good Citizen guide and inspire us every day. We are excited about the future of Aristocrat and united by our mission and we invite everyone to join us as we bring joy to life through the power of play! Aristocrat Leisure Limited or its affiliates worldwide provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to any protected characteristic, such as race, color, sex, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristic, pregnancy, breastfeeding or related medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by local, state/provincial or federal law. If you need assistance or accommodation applying for a position, please reach out to helpdesk-recruiting@aristocrat.com. At Aristocrat, sustainability is embedded in our strategy, operations and the values and culture of our teams across the globe. Our Sustainability report provides information on the progress we've made each year, across our four strategic sustainability pillars – Good Governance & Responsible Business, Empowering Safer Play (formerly responsible gameplay), Operational Sustainability & Climate, and People & Community. You can read more about our progress here: https://www.aristocrat.com/sustainability/