Associate Front End Developer
The Associate Client Engineer plays a role on the frontline of the game development team, responsible for developing, maintaining and enhancing games. In this role, the engineer will debug, modify, and provide ongoing support for in-game features and operational tools, ensuring timely updates and smooth gameplay.
The role requires strong technical skills and excellent communication and collaboration skills to be a valued team player. The Associate Client Engineer should have a solid foundation of skills, experience, and work ethic, with a willingness to learn from teammates while contributing to the creation of games that delight customers.
- Work on client-side code for both desktop and mobile versions of games.
- Develop and support client/server-based applications using a variety of technologies, including JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, and more.
- Address and resolve production issues by coordinating with different teams and keeping stakeholders informed.
- Learn and implement new tools and improved processes to support the Development team.
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent experience (required)
- 1 year of software development experience (required)
- Strong understanding of JavaScript, its quirks, and workarounds (required)
- Knowledge of data structures (JavaScript or any other programming language) (required)
- Basic understanding of web mark-up, including HTML5 and CSS3 (required)
- Experience with development tools including IDEs, debuggers, bug tracking (required)
- Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git, CVS or SVN (required)
- Familiarity with using debugging tools such as the Chrome Developer Tools (required)
- Knowledge and hands-on experience with TypeScript (preferred)
- Distributed application (client/server) development experience (preferred)
- Game development experience (preferred)
- Experience in UI development and animations (preferred)
- Hands-on experience with Linux command line tools and using the shell (preferred)
- Competitive benefits
- Open and supportive environment
- Modern and exciting workplace
- Opportunity to interact with global teams on a regular basis
- Tangible and genuine development opportunities
- Stunning work location
- Flexible working practices
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.