Senior Developer

  • Full-time

Company Description

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. The company’s OpenGaming(tm) 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. To learn more, visit lnw.com.

Job Description

As a Senior Developer at LNW you will work within our development team to create a wide variety of online slot games using our in-house Typescript library, Synergy.  You will generally work in a team of 2 alongside a less experienced developer, typically a developer or junior developer, and 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. Although you will receive plentiful help from other team members, you should be able to manage your own time and solve problems independently.  

You will have the opportunity to work with other LNW developers and team members around the world, gaining knowledge from them as well as from the Bristol office.  

Some examples of our completed games are available here https://igaming-demo.lnw.com  

Primary Responsibilities   

  • Program new interactive Typescript 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 clients.   
  • Hold daily stand ups to share progress with the team working on the game 
  • Contribute suggestions or small fixes to our game framework, Synergy 
  • Plan the development of games in detail prior to starting development 

Qualifications

Essential 

  • Several years of development experience in a professional setting 
  • Thorough knowledge of at least 1 programming language 
  • Completion of formal training in programming or software development via a university degree or equivalent course 
  • Strong leadership qualities, ideally with experience leading a small team 
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills 
  • Good coding and development practices 

Nice to have

  • 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 working in sprints 
  • Knowledge of automation tools such as Jenkins 

Additional Information

Why would you enjoy working with us at Light & Wonder?

  • 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 and the possibility to switch teams and projects as you and our business continues to develop and grow.

  • Exciting projects with opportunities for creating positive change to our game engineering ecosystem.

And if that is not enough; you will get to enjoy a stunning work location and flexible working whilst we provide you with the guidance and development skills you need to progress quickly and enhance your career.

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