Senior Software Engineer

VGW; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading interactive entertainment company in Ontario is seeking a Senior Software Engineer. In this role, you'll design scalable backend systems using Java or Kotlin and collaborate across teams. Required qualifications include experience in cloud environments and familiarity with Kubernetes and Kafka. The company values inclusivity and offers competitive compensation, career advancement opportunities, and a balanced work-life environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Learning and development programs

Flexible work-life balance

Inclusive workplace

Qualifications

• Proficiency in a backend language and modern frameworks for scalable services.
• Experience designing and delivering backend systems for high performance.
• Ability to lead technical projects and influence best practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable backend systems.
• Participate in the entire project lifecycle from design to deployment.
• Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of learning.

Skills

Strong experience in modern backend development using Java or Kotlin

Hands-on experience in a cloud environment

Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code and Kubernetes

Exposure to Kafka and NoSQL databases

Understanding of observability practices

Strong communication and collaboration skills

Passion for mentoring and developing others

Tools

Kubernetes

Terraform

Kafka

DynamoDB

Snowflake

Job description

VGW is an interactive entertainment company, harnessing technology and creativity to deliver world-class, free-to-play online social games.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Engineering team in Perth and are currently looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join the team.

As a Senior Software Engineer at VGW, you will design and deliver new, highly scalable backend systems that power secure, seamless experiences for millions of our players.

What you should know about our Engineering team:

• We make room to do things the right way
• You own your projects: you build it, you ship it, you run it
• We were born in the cloud: practices and principles like CI/CD, IaC, O11y and CyberSec are part of what we do

When it comes to Learning and Development:

• Learning is part of our fabric. We have a world-class Engineering Learning and Development program and we are passionate about career development.
• Thought Leaders regularly give tailored talks and workshops for our team.
• We are proactive in the community attending many local and international conferences.
• We have both a technical and management track for career progression and promotions.
• We have a library of books and videos with good content and encourage staying on top of new practices.

In terms of our tech stack, we host on Kubernetes in AWS, we run Kotlin with Springboot on the JVM and TypeScript / React on our client side. Our database is DynamoDB with Snowflake as our Data warehouse and we utilise a modern event driven approach using Kafka.

What you will bring to the role:

• Strong experience in modern backend development using Java, Kotlin, or a similar language, and familiarity with contemporary frameworks for building scalable services.
• Hands-on experience building and deploying scalable systems in a cloud environment.
• Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code and container orchestration tools (Terraform, Kubernetes).
• Exposure to streaming, data, or messaging technologies (Kafka, event-driven systems) and NoSQL databases.
• Understanding of observability practices, ideally with tools such as Grafana or equivalent.
• Proven ability to lead the delivery of technical projects and influence engineering best practice.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to partner effectively across teams.
• A passion for mentoring and developing others, fostering a culture of technical excellence and learning.

About VGW

VGW is an interactive entertainment company, harnessing technology and creativity to deliver world-class, free-to-play online social games.

Our high-quality, acclaimed brands include Chumba Casino, Global Poker and LuckyLand Slots, which are enjoyed by millions of players in North America.

Our games are based on a freemium model, meaning they are available to play at no cost, but include optional in-game purchases to enhance gameplay. We also offer sweepstakes promotions where players can collect free entries for the chance to win real-world prizes.

At VGW, one of our core values is “our players come first”. This means always striving to deliver a safe, responsible and positive player experience.

Why VGW?

At VGW, we’re more than just a team. We’re a diverse and inclusive group of individuals, each playing a vital role in our success.

Our core values are clear and strong; we win together, do what’s right, put our players first and are powered by passion.

We believe in our people and are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels welcome, inspired, and supported. We recognise that life is more than just work - that’s why we’re all about flexibility so you can strike a healthy balance between your personal life and career. We’re also here to champion your growth in your current role and future aspirations, providing opportunities for learning and career advancement. And to top it off, we back this all up with competitive compensation, perks and benefits.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace.