Brightstar is an innovative, forward-thinking global leader in lottery that builds on our renowned expertise in delivering secure technology and producing reliable, comprehensive solutions for our customers. As a premier pure play global lottery company, our best-in-class lottery operations, retail and digital solutions, and award-winning lottery games enable our customers to achieve their goals, fulfill player needs and distribute meaningful benefits to communities. We have a longstanding commitment to Responsible Gaming (RG) that is engrained within our core business and the products we offer to customers and players worldwide. Brightstar has a well-established local presence and is a trusted partner to governments and regulators around the world, creating value by adhering to the highest standards of service, integrity, and responsibility. Brightstar has approximately 6,000 employees. For more information, please visit www.brightstarlottery.com.
The Software Development Engineer Professional is responsible for designing, developing, and supporting robust, scalable software solutions for business-critical systems.
This role partners with developers, architects, product management, customers, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality distributed applications, improve existing products, and contribute to new business opportunities through prototypes and technical innovation.
The position requires strong technical expertise, a proactive and collaborative approach, and the ability to perform effectively in agile, regulated, and high-availability environments.
- Collaborate closely with customers and key project stakeholders
- Work with developers, architects, product managers, and other product teams to design, develop, and integrate software solutions across multiple products.
- Develop high-quality, well-structured, and testable code.
- Contribute actively to solution design, development, and delivery, including planning and review activities.
- Partner with technical writers to enhance user manuals and produce internal technical documentation.
- Troubleshoot, debug, maintain, and enhance existing software modules in line with standard product maintenance processes.
- Support new business opportunities by contributing to customer proof-of-concepts and developing prototypes based on emerging technologies.
- Participate in on-call rotations and provide production support when required to help prevent and resolve system downtime.
- Take part in agile ceremonies and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
- At least 5 years of experience in the design and development of distributed applications.
- At least 5 years of hands-on experience with Java/J2EE, JPA, and Hibernate.
- Experience developing and deploying applications in containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes.
- Experience building applications with Spring Boot.
- Solid understanding of RESTful APIs and service-based architectures.
- Good knowledge of relational databases, preferably PostgreSQL; familiarity with DB2 and Oracle is a plus.
- Good knowledge of messaging systems, preferably ActiveMQ Artemis and JMS.
- Experience working in Agile development environments.
- Professional proficiency in English, both written and spoken.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively across teams and departments.
- Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage tasks independently and prioritize effectively.
- Leadership and mentoring skills, with the ability to support team members and help address internal conflicts constructively.
- Proactive, self-motivated, and results-oriented.
- Comfortable working in regulated, high-reliability environments.
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- Leading People
- Leading the Business
- Leading Self
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This information reflects Brightstar Lottery’s good-faith estimate of compensation for this position at the time of publication. Actual compensation will be determined in accordance with the applicable collective agreement and internal compensation policies. Factors that we consider include, but are not limited to, role, career level, performance, skills, level of expertise, experience, location, market competitiveness, and internal equity. The estimated starting compensation range is €35,086 – €41,848. The Company will comply with all local pay requirements and collective bargaining agreements, where applicable.
Other Benefits Offered:
- Paid time off
- Health insurance, life insurance, and disability insurance
- Opportunities to volunteer your time to company-driven initiatives, employee networks or organizations of your choice
- Variety of well-being programs
- Retirement benefits including Supplementary Pension
- Additional benefits available depending on the seniority of the role
- Mobility Benefits
- Meal Vouchers
This position is governed by collective bargaining agreement, which regulates the main terms and conditions of employment, including minimum salary levels, classification, working hours, leave, and other employment rights.
Our hiring process is conducted in line with principles of pay transparency and equal pay. We do not request or rely on candidates’ salary history during the selection process.
All Brightstar employees have a role in information security. Annual training will be assigned and required as appropriate.
