Description
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We are looking for a Senior Associate Back-End Software Engineer to join our team at Light & Wonder. In this role, you will help develop and maintain our backend game engines, contributing to the creation of top-quality online slot games. You will collaborate closely with game designers, mathematicians, and frontend developers to deliver engaging and innovative gaming experiences.
As part of our development team, you will implement the rules and mechanics of our online slot games. Familiarity with Java or another object-oriented programming language is highly recommended, along with the ability to write clean, efficient, and maintainable code. This position offers opportunities to expand your skills in game development and general programming, working on exciting projects that will challenge you and support your career growth.
Key Responsibilities
As a Senior Associate Software Engineer your responsibilities will include:
Developing and maintaining game engines for Light & Wonder digital games
Writing comprehensive tests to ensure quality and reliability
Creating technical and process documentation to share knowledge and best practices with the team
Collaborating with game designers and mathematicians to implement game mechanics and features
Working with frontend developers to ensure seamless integration of game engines with game clients
Assisting the Quality Assurance team in testing and debugging games
Participating in code reviews and providing constructive feedback to other developers
Contributing to the development of tools and processes to improve the efficiency of the game development pipeline
Actively participating in team meetings and supporting the overall success of the team
Qualifications
To succeed as a Senior Associate Software Engineer you should have:
Familiarity with Java or another object-oriented programming language, with a strong understanding of OOP principles
Solid understanding of data structures and algorithms
Good knowledge of design patterns and their appropriate use
Familiarity with structured file formats such as XML and JSON
Ability to use debugging tools and analyse logs
Practical experience with Version Control Systems (VCS), such as Git
Understanding of Agile software development methodologies and tools like Jira
Familiarity with SSH and command-line tools
Knowledge of SQL databases and SQL queries
Nice to Have
The following qualifications are a plus:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics or a related field
Understanding of online casino games and common game mechanics
Experience with Java build tools such as Maven and its ecosystem
Experience with scripting languages such as Python
Experience with frontend technologies such as HTML, JavaScript, and browser debugging tools
Understanding of CI/CD processes and tools
Familiarity with mathematical and statistical concepts
Experience with Excel and basic spreadsheet functions
Passion for programming and state-of-the-art technology
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