Junior Developer

Light & Wonder; Bristol; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading iGaming company in Bristol is looking for a Junior Developer to create interactive online slot games using Typescript. The role offers a supportive environment with opportunities for career growth and collaboration with global teams. Ideal candidates will have programming knowledge, effective communication skills, and a relevant educational background. This position provides competitive benefits and a flexible working atmosphere.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Flexible working

Modern workplace

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of at least 1 programming language.
• Completion of formal training in programming or software development.

Responsibilities

• Program new interactive Typescript games alongside other developers.
• Fix any game issues found by QA team or clients.
• Contribute suggestions or small fixes to the game framework.

Skills

Programming language knowledge

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

University degree or equivalent course in programming

Tools

Typescript

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

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. 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. To learn more, visit lnw.com.

We are on the lookout for a Junior Developer to join our team!

As a junior game developer at LNW, you will work within our development team to create a wide variety of online slot games using our in-house Typescript library, Synergy. You will generally work in a team of 2 under a more senior developer that has several years of experience, although there may be occasions where you work as part of a larger team. Full training will be provided to any successful applicants; however, you must have a good working level of development experience to support this. Although you will receive plentiful help from other team members, you should be able to manage your own time and solve some problems independently. You will have the opportunity to work with other Light & Wonder developers and team members around the world, gaining knowledge from them as well as from the Bristol office.

Primary Responsibilities

• Program new interactive Typescript games alongside other developers. Integrate art and sounds provided by other members of the team.
• Fix any game issues found by our internal quality assurance (QA) team or clients. Attend daily stand-ups to share progress with the team working on the game.
• Contribute suggestions or small fixes to our game framework, Synergy.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of at least 1 programming language.
• Completion of formal training in programming or software development via a university degree or equivalent course.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice to Haves

• Experience using Typescript.
• Previous experience working with a game of any kind.

Additional Information

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 and the possibility to switch teams and projects as you and our business continues to develop and grow.
• Exciting projects with opportunities for creating positive change to our game engineering ecosystem.

And if that is not enough, you will get to enjoy a stunning work location and flexible working whilst we provide you with the guidance and development skills you need to progress quickly and enhance your career.