(Junior) Backend Developer

At ZEAL, we are equipped with the entire enchilada of innovative tech stacks in an emergent microservice architecture – from Github Enterprise, Kubernetes and Jenkins to Java, Redis, and AWS plus on-premise. Our mission is as simple as it is bold: We are here to disrupt and reinvent the online lottery business. Join our team of 250+ multicultural employees – a diverse mix of leaders, game changers and visionaries united and grounded in our values. If you enjoy open-source and are passionate about applying state-of-the-art technologies in an agile environment, we’d love to hear from you!

We are seeking a (Junior) Backend Developer (f/m/x) to strengthen our Backend Lottery Boosters team. If you’re passionate about technological advancements and collaborative teamwork, this opportunity is tailored for you. 

Not ticking every box or think you’ve got that unique set of skills we haven’t realised we need? Get in touch anyway; we’re always looking to add great people!

We are looking forward to hearing from you! 

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What we offer

• State-of-the-art technologies and an agile environment

• Work in a competent, interdisciplinary team, where you can actively contribute your knowledge and ideas

• No micromanagement, but a lot of trust into your ability to deliver and perform

• Lots of potential to grow your technical skillset with strong peers

• A yearly development budget of EUR 1,500,- for your personal development

• Independent and innovative way of working and a believe real flexible work. You can take your unlimited vacation days spontaneously; we work in a hybrid model and provide you with technical home office equipment.

• Once a quarter a company event where we all get together and celebrate, as well as regular team events and small get-togethers

• Challenging tasks and lots of fun!

Your tasks

• Take part in developing and maintaining high-performing backend services

• Collaborate closely with tech experts in an agile environment

• Develop RESTful APIs for seamless integration

• Develop user interfaces for administrative tasks, contributing to operational efficiency

• You use tools/languages like Kotlin, Spring, Intellij, MongoDB, Postgres, Gradle, Github (Actions)

What you offer us

• You have completed your studies in computer science or a similar subject

• You have a passion for coding and have ideally worked on coding topics outside of work/university (for fun)

• You are willing to learn, open minded and not afraid to speak up

• You have strong communication skills in English and a collaborative mindset

• You want to work in an Backend Environment where processes are more important than ui

• Whether you have worked with the technologies we use is not important but you must be willing to learn them