Software Engineer

VGW; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading interactive entertainment company in Canada is seeking a skilled Software Engineer to join their Engineering team. You will be responsible for designing and delivering scalable backend systems to enhance player experiences across popular online games. The ideal candidate should have experience in modern backend development, cloud deployment, and a solid understanding of technologies such as Kotlin, Kubernetes, and Kafka. This role offers competitive compensation and a supportive work environment focused on your professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Learning and development programs

Flexible work environment

Fun workplace culture

Qualifications

• Experience in modern backend development using Java, Kotlin, or a similar language.
• Hands-on experience building and deploying scalable systems in a cloud environment.
• Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code and container orchestration tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver new backend systems for player experiences.
• Ensure secure and seamless interactions for millions of players.
• Collaborate with teams to improve engineering practices.

Skills

Modern backend development (Java, Kotlin)

Cloud environment deployment

Infrastructure-as-code

Streaming and messaging technologies (Kafka)

Observability practices

Communication and collaboration skills

Tools

Kubernetes

Terraform

DynamoDB

Springboot

TypeScript

React

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 Software Engineer to join the team.

As a 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:

• 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.
• Great communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to partner effectively across teams.

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.

But it’s not all business. We inject fun into the workplace, celebrate together and create lasting memories, from a mix of in-person and online events, to social gatherings and much more.

It’s our combined skills, ideas and visions that drive us forward. Join us on this exciting journey, and together, we’ll achieve remarkable things.

If you want to join a team that does things differently, apply today - we look forward to seeing what you can bring to our team.

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