Senior Client Developer

• iGaming:
• If it’s iGaming, we know a thing or two. At Light & Wonder, It’s all about the games, and our digital team leads the global iGaming market, providing jaw-dropping content and innovative software that powers the world's most successful online gaming providers.

Position Summary

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. We create our own award-winning games and also partner with premium licensees such as Netflix, Warner Bros and others to bring franchises like Squid Game, Willy Wonka and The Wizard of Oz to life in online gaming products. The company’s Infinity 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.

Based in our new Sofia office, we are looking for a Senior Client Engineer to join our team. As a Senior Client Engineer at LNW you will work within our development team to create a wide variety of online slot games using our in-house client framework and other in-house development tools. Working with a team of other developers, you will be expected to ensure that the client is delivered on time and to a good quality.

In order to be successful in the role, you must have several years of development experience in a professional setting. You should also have a proven track record of previous leadership. Although you will receive plentiful help from other team members, you should be able to manage your own time and solve problems independently.

Primary Responsibilities:

· Develop new JavaScript casino 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 by external clients

· Hold daily stand ups to share progress with the team working on the game

· Integrate new APIs and modifications provided by our in-house game framework

· Plan the game production in detail prior to starting development

Qualifications:

Education:

· Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent experience

Required Experience:

· Several years of development experience in a professional setting

· Thorough knowledge of JavaScript and at least one additional programming language

· Basic understanding of web mark-up, including HTML5 and CSS3

· Strong leadership qualities, ideally with experience leading a small team

· Effective communication and interpersonal skills

· Good coding and development practices

Preferred Experience:

· 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 with agile development working in sprints

· Knowledge of automation tools such as Jenkins

· Hands-on experience with Linux command line tools and using the shell

Qualifications