Front End Developer

Global Draw; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Hybrid work environment

Global team collaboration

Job summary

Light & Wonder in Montreal is seeking a Game Developer to build interactive HTML5 games for web and mobile. You will programme using TypeScript, design components, and work with our proprietary engine to expand capabilities.

The role involves maintaining and improving games, debugging issues, and collaborating across global teams. A 2–3 year background in online game development and familiarity with Unreal/Unity are valued assets. This is a hybrid position based in Montreal.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in online game development.
• Experience in JavaScript or TypeScript.
• Experience in the online gaming industry or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of the web or mobile ecosystem.
• Versed in client-server programming.
• 3D programming skills (Unreal, Unity) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create interactive online games for web and mobile using TypeScript.
• Work with our proprietary game engine technology.
• Design new game components with efficient architecture.
• Update tools and features to expand game engine capabilities.
• Integrate animations and sound from the art team.
• Troubleshoot and debug games per QA feedback.
• Analyze product requirements and provide technical insights.

Skills

Bilingual FR/EN

Multitasking

Detail-oriented

Analytical thinker

Disciplined & organized

Tools

JavaScript

TypeScript

Unreal Engine

Unity

Job description

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

We are looking for a Game Developer to join our team! As a member of the development team, the Game Developer will be responsible for programming new interactive HTML5 games.The Game Developer will have to manage his own schedule with a view to creating high-quality, stable products and meeting established deadlines. The incumbent will also be in charge of maintaining, updating and fixing bugs in the products he or his team delivered.The successful candidate will also be called upon to improve the proprietary game engines as new needs arise to further increase product quality or to open new markets.

Primary Responsibilities

• Create interactive online games for the web and mobile devices in TypeScript
• Work using our proprietary game engine technology
• Design new game components with an efficient architecture
• Design and update new tools, features, and functionalities to expand game engine possibilities or to optimize their performance.
• Integrate animations and sound from the art team into the games.
• Troubleshoot and debug games considering comments from the clients or quality assurance teams (QA).
• Analyze new product requirements and provide technical insights into the work required.

Essential Skills

• Fluent in both French and English (communications are primarily in English).
• Motivated, self-starter capable of multitasking
• Detail-oriented and an analytical thinker
• Disciplined and highly organized
• Endowed with strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in online game development
• Experience in JavaScript or Typescript
• Experience in the online gaming industry, or equivalent relevant experience
• Strong knowledge of the web or mobile ecosystem
• Versed in client-server programming
• Skills in 3D programming (Unreal, Unity), an asset.

Why would you enjoy working with us at Light & Wonder?

• Competitive benefits, an open and supportive environment as well as a modern and exciting workplace
• The opportunity to interact with global teams on a regular basis
• Tangible and genuine development - at Light & Wonder, you can take your career where you want it to go!
• And if that's not enough; you will get to enjoy flexible working practices whilst we provide you with the guidance and development skills you need to progress quickly and enhance your career.

The studio is based in Montreal. This is a hybrid role that requires presence in office 4 days/week.