Software Engineer

Job Summary:jOB DESCRIPTION –Software Engineer Location: Athens, Greece (hybrid)Division: Ticketmaster Sports XTContract Terms: Permanent, 40 hours per weekTHE TEAMA career at Ticketmaster will challenge and engage you. We support sports events, tournaments, shows and live performances, while connecting more passionate fans to these events. The atmosphere here is fun and a passion for live events is a common thread that ties us together. As a global and growing business, we can truly offer a world of opportunities to expand your skills and develop your career. THE JOB We are looking for a skilled and motivated Software Engineer to join the core engineering team of Ticketmaster Sport. This team is responsible for the development and optimization of our ticketing web platform used in multiple countries around the world.In the role of Software Engineer, you will be responsible for analyzing requirements, developing new functionalities, integrations with 3rd party systems, optimizations, supporting and maintaining the existing web ticketing platform.WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING Design and develop new functionalities on existing ticketing platform. Participate in and contribute to the daily, weekly, sprint cycle team ceremonies.Assess and size effort associated with work backlog and participate in grooming.Participate in proofs of concepts, engineering, and implementation projects.Elicit and analyse requirements for new developments.Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize existing functionalities of ticketing platform.Deploy application to different environments (QA, UAT, PROD)Automate tasks (deployment processes) through specific tools and scripting.Build, run and evaluate performance and load/stress tests.Write documentation and user-manuals to provide instructions to end users.WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW (or TECHNICAL SKILLS)University degree in Computer Science or equivalent.3 years’ work experience in a similar positionProficient in Java.JPA/HibernateExperience in creating JUnit test.Experience designing and developing REST API’s.Object Oriented Analysis and Design.Knowledge of SQL and relational databases (MSSQL)Familiarity with build tools such as MavenUnderstanding of Git and its workflows.WILL BE CONSIDERED A PLUS IF YOU HAVE Spring Boot experienceExperience with release management (i.e. Nexus, Gitlab, Maven)Experience with one or more front-end technologies such as HTML, DHTML, CSS, JSP, JavaScript , REACT and JavaScript frameworks (jQuery, Bootstrap)Experience with Scrum & AgileABOUT YOU (BEHAVIOURAL SKILLS)  Work collaboratively with co-workersAttention to detail.Self-motivatedCommitted to continuous improvement.TICKETMASTER VALUESReliability – We understand that fans and clients rely on us to power their live event experiences, and we rely on each other to make it happen.Teamwork - We believe individual achievement pales in comparison to the level of success that can be achieved by a teamIntegrity – We are committed to the highest moral and ethical standards on behalf of the countless partners and stakeholders we represent.Belonging - We are committed to building a culture in which all people can be their authentic selves, have an equal voice and opportunities to thrive.EQUAL OPPORTUNITIESWe are passionate and committed to our people and go beyond the rhetoric of diversity and inclusion.  You will be working in an inclusive environment and be encouraged to bring your whole self to work.  We will do all that we can to help you successfully balance your work and homelife.  As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with.  It’s talent that matters to us and we encourage applications from people irrespective of their gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status or caring responsibilities.CULTUREWe’re fans who help fans everywhere get in to the live events they love.  A proud division of Live Nation Entertainment, Ticketmaster has changed the way the world connects with their favourite artists, teams, and shows, and we continue to shape innovation every day. We’re not just selling tickets (though we do that better than anyone else), we’re enriching lives one incredible experience at a time. And we think that’s pretty amazing. If you’re passionate about the magic of live entertainment like we are, and you want to work at a company dedicated to helping millions of fans experience it, we want to hear from you.We have a ‘Fan First’ mindset, placing customers at the heart of everything we do. Whether working behind the scenes or engaging directly with the ‘Fan’ you will be part of a culture that supports and enriches the fan experience. Your work, our passion… delivering world class experiences – Fan First. #LI-JCK #LI-Hybrid