Associate Front-end Software Engineer
The Associate Front-end Software Engineer works on the frontlines of a defect fixes team to maintain high-quality game experiences. The role involves debugging, modifying, and supporting in-game features, development, and operational tools in a timely manner, while actively participating in the design of games.
This individual will need the technical skills to operate independently, and the communication and collaboration skills to be an integral and valued team player. At the Associate Software Engineer level, the engineer must possess the solid skills and work ethic to succeed as a software engineer, and the desire to learn from teammates.
- Implement and maintain client-side code for desktop and mobile games in a thorough and timely manner.
- Work on client/server-based applications using a variety of technologies including JavaScript, HTML, CSS etc.
- Contribute to the development of new/innovative games and different features in a game.
- 1-2 years of software development experience (required)
- Strong understanding of JavaScript, its quirks, and workarounds (required)
- Experience in Data structures (JavaScript or any programming language) (required)
- Basic understanding of web mark-up, including HTML5 and CSS3 (required)
- Experience with development tools including IDEs, debuggers, bug tracking required (required)
- Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git, CVS, SVN (required)
- Familiarity with Object Oriented Programming techniques and languages (required)
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent experience (required)
- Knowledge of advanced JavaScript libraries and frameworks such as React, AngularJS, jQuery, NodeJS etc. (preferred)
- Hands on experience in other programming languages such as Java, C++, Python etc (preferred)
- Familiarity with front-end build tools, such as Grunt (preferred)
- Distributed application (client/server) development experience (preferred)
- Game Development experience (preferred)
- Experience in UI development and animations (preferred)
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.