Backend Developer

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 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).

• 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).

• 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 use 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.

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.