Java Software Engineer

We are #OPAP!

We are the leading gaming company in Greece and one of the most respected in the industry worldwide, with 67 years of history. Our vision is to provide best in class entertainment across retail & online in a safe & responsible way, while generating sustainable value to all stakeholders & giving back to society. Customer centricity, digital orientation, agility, people engagement, and social contribution are embedded in our DNA, fostering a culture that is open, inclusive, adaptive and growth-oriented. Our recently redesigned values focus on Doing what is right, Winning together, and Thinking differently!

At OPAP, we have been recognized as a Top Employer in Greece for 3 consecutive years, in 2023, 2024 & 2025! A certification that underlines our commitment to providing a workplace that stands out.

So what’s the challenge...

Join our Software Development team as a Backend Java SW Engineer and play a key role in delivering cutting-edge software solutions!

Your day to day will include:

• Reviewing business and technical requirements to propose scalable software solutions

• Developing and refactoring applications, following coding guidelines, platform roadmap, and security standards

• Following best practices and patterns, delivering clean, testable code and practice Test-Driven Development (TDD)

• Actively participating in code reviews and reviewing QA testing results to enhance functionality and technical accuracy, debugging and troubleshooting

• Contributing to internal coding guidelines and documentation to support the software development lifecycle

• Our tech stack includes (but is not limited to!) Java (17+), Maven, Spring (Boot), Docker, Kubernetes, Redis, MySQL, PostgreSQL

What you need to succeed:

• BSc degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or other relevant field. MSc degree is desirable

• 4+ years of professional experience in application development using Java in an enterprise environment

• Strong experience in industry-standard development frameworks and tools such as Spring, Spring Boot, JPA, JUnit

• Experience in industry-standard relational and non-relational database systems such as MySQL, Postgres, MongoDb

• Experience with cloud environments such as Azure, AWS

• Detail-oriented, focusing on writing maintainable code of high quality (Clean Code, Clean Architecture)

• Experienced in Agile methodologies (SCRUM/Kanban) and CI/CD practices

• Good understanding of RESTful API design principles

• Experience with version control tools like Git, Subversion

• Understanding of fundamental design principles behind a scalable application

• Beyond technical skills, we’re seeking a team player who values accountability and thrives in a culture of openness and mutual respect

What’s in it for you?

An award-winning working environment 🚀

State of the art facilities including gym & restaurant 🏢

Hybrid working model 💻

Competitive salary package and bonus scheme 💸

Health insurance coverage & Pension Plan 🙏

Monthly food allowance 🍴

Continuous learning with classroom/digital trainings by OpapAcademy 🎓

Internal Career Opportunities 💼

Well-Being Activities 💪

OPAP Group is an equal opportunity employer

Does this sound like you? If yes, we would love to meet you!