Java Lead

Eeze is a Malta-based, technology-driven company that has been developing world-leading online gaming platforms and solutions since 1999. Underpinned by a history that directly interconnects with the rise of online gambling, the company has been a key pioneer within the international market. Over the years, Eeze has amassed a world-class team of gambling specialists who remain at the frontiers of innovation within this ever-evolving industry. With a focus on being an international B2B Live Casino provider with our Eeze brand, we have over 400 talented team members based in various locations across Europe, with our headquarters and studio in Malta - Europe’s leading iGaming hub. We are looking for a Java Lead to own the technical design and delivery of our backend systems. This role goes beyond hands-on development — you will act as the technical team lead, responsible for system architecture, requirement analysis, task breakdown, code quality, and guiding a team of Java developers from design to production. You will work on both modernizing legacy systems and building greenfield backend services, taking projects from concept through implementation and deployment. The ideal candidate has deep Java expertise, strong architectural thinking, and proven leadership and communication skills. Key Responsibilities include owning backend system architecture and technical design, analyzing business and technical requirements, making key technical decisions, designing and implementing microservices-based architectures, architecting and developing RESTful APIs, maintaining existing backend features, performing thorough code reviews, and maintaining clear documentation.

At least 10 years in Java programming and 3 years in leading management, strong expertise in Java backend development, solid understanding of software architecture and system design, hands-on experience with microservices, RESTful APIs, and distributed systems, proven experience leading or mentoring development teams, familiar with Kubernetes and CI/CD pipeline, strong ability to analyse requirements and translate them into technical solutions, excellent communication skills, strong sense of ownership, accountability, and quality, able to read and write Chinese language.