Front End Developer

Light-; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Hybrid work arrangement in Montreal

Global team collaboration

Job summary

Light & Wonder in Montreal is seeking a Game Developer to build interactive HTML5 games for web and mobile using TypeScript. You will contribute to a proprietary engine, design modular components, and ensure high-quality, stable releases on schedule.

The role involves integrating art assets, debugging with QA, and collaborating with global teams. Fluency in French/English is expected; hybrid presence 4 days a week in the office.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in online game development.
• Experience with JavaScript or TypeScript.
• Knowledge of the web/mobile ecosystem.
• Experience in the online gaming industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

JavaScript/TypeScript

Online game development

Web & mobile tech

Client-server programming

3D programming (Unreal/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 SummaryWe 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 ResponsibilitiesCreate interactive online games for the web and mobile devices in TypeScriptWork using our proprietary game engine technologyDesign new game components with an efficient architectureDesign 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 SkillsFluent in both French and English (communications are primarily in English).Motivated, self-starter capable of multitaskingDetail-oriented and an analytical thinkerDisciplined and highly organizedEndowed with strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skillsQualifications2-3 years of experience in online game developmentExperience in JavaScript or TypescriptExperience in the online gaming industry, or equivalent relevant experienceStrong knowledge of the web or mobile ecosystemVersed in client-server programmingSkills 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 workplaceThe opportunity to interact with global teams on a regular basisTangible 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.#LI-Hybrid#LI-iGaming