iGaming:
If it’s iGaming, we know a thing or two. At Light & Wonder, It’s all about the games, and our digital team leads the global iGaming market, providing jaw-dropping content and innovative software that powers the world's most successful online gaming providers.
Position Summary
Light & Wonder is the global leader in cross-platform games and entertainment. The company brings together 5,000 employees from six continents to connect content between land-based and digital channels with unmatched technology and distribution. Guided by a culture that values daring teamwork and creativity, Light & Wonder builds new worlds of play, developing game experiences loved by players around the globe. We create our own award-winning games and also partner with premium licensees such as Netflix, Warner Bros and others to bring franchises like Squid Game, Willy Wonka and The Wizard of Oz to life in online gaming products. The company’s Infinity platform powers the largest digital-gaming network in the industry. Light & Wonder is committed to the highest standards of integrity, from promoting player responsibility to implementing sustainable practices.
Based in our new Sofia office, we are looking for a Senior Client Engineer to join our team. As a Senior Client Engineer at LNW you will work within our development team to create a wide variety of online slot games using our in-house client framework and other in-house development tools. Working with a team of 3 other developers, and having line management responsibility for that team, you will be expected to ensure that the client is delivered on time and to a good quality. You will also be responsible for allocating work within the team and keeping track of the other developers’ progress.
In order to be successful in the role, you must have several years of development experience in a professional setting. You should also have a proven track record of previous leadership. Although you will receive plentiful help from other team members, you should be able to manage your own time and solve problems independently.
Primary Responsibilities:
Develop new JavaScript casino games alongside other developers
Lead the game client development, ensuring it is delivered on time and to a high standard
Integrate art and sounds provided by other members of the team
Fix any game issues found by our internal quality assurance (QA) team or by external clients
Hold daily stand ups to share progress with the team working on the game
Integrate new APIs and modifications provided by our in-house game framework
Plan the game production in detail prior to starting development
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent experience
Required Experience:
Several years of development experience in a professional setting
Thorough knowledge of JavaScript and at least one additional programming language
Basic understanding of web mark-up, including HTML5 and CSS3
Strong leadership qualities, ideally with experience leading a small team
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Good coding and development practices
Preferred Experience:
Good knowledge using Typescript and Node.js
Previous experience working with a game of any kind, particularly gambling games
Knowledge of a wide range of programming languages
Experience with agile development working in sprints
Knowledge of automation tools such as Jenkins
Hands-on experience with Linux command line tools and using the shell
Additional Information
Competitive benefits, an open and supportive environment as well as a modern and exciting workplace
The opportunity to interact with global teams on a regular basis
Tangible and genuine development - at Light & Wonder, you can take your career where you want it to go!
And if that’s not enough; you will enjoy flexible working practices whilst we provide you with the guidance and development skills you need to progress quickly and enhance your career.
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