Associate Back-End Software Engineer
Light & Wonder is looking for an Associate Back-End Software Engineer to join its team. In this role, the engineer will help develop and maintain backend game engines, contributing to the creation of top-quality online slot games.
The engineer will collaborate closely with game designers, mathematicians, and frontend developers to deliver engaging and innovative gaming experiences. As part of the development team, the engineer will implement the rules and mechanics of online slot games. This position offers opportunities to expand skills in game development and general programming, working on projects that will challenge the individual and support career growth.
- 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
- 1-3 years of software development experience (required)
- Familiarity with Java 17 and above or another object-oriented programming language, with a strong understanding of OOP principles (required)
- Solid understanding of data structures and algorithms (required)
- Good knowledge of design patterns and their appropriate use (required)
- Familiarity with structured file formats such as XML and JSON (required)
- Ability to use debugging tools and analyse logs (required)
- Practical experience with Version Control Systems (VCS), such as Git (required)
- Understanding of Agile software development methodologies and tools like Jira (required)
- Familiarity with SSH and command-line tools (required)
- Knowledge of SQL databases and SQL queries (required)
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent experience (required)
- Understanding of online casino games and common game mechanics (nice-to-have)
- Experience with Java build tools such as Maven and its ecosystem (nice-to-have)
- Experience with scripting languages such as Python (nice-to-have)
- Experience with frontend technologies such as HTML, JavaScript, and browser debugging tools (nice-to-have)
- Understanding of CI/CD processes and tools (nice-to-have)
- Familiarity with mathematical and statistical concepts (nice-to-have)
- Experience with Excel and basic spreadsheet functions (nice-to-have)
- Passion for programming and state-of-the-art technology (nice-to-have)
Light & Wonder, Inc. is a leading cross-platform gaming company headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. Formerly known as Scientific Games, it rebranded in 2022 after divesting its lottery and sports-betting businesses to focus on gaming. The company operates across three segments - Gaming (slot machines, table games and casino systems under brands such as Bally, WMS and Shuffle Master), SciPlay (social casino games) and iGaming (online casino content). Listed in both the US and Australia, it supplies content and systems to casinos and online operators worldwide.