Software Engineer I

IGT; Salford; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global lottery company is seeking a Game Developer to join their dynamic team in Salford, UK. You will design, develop, test, and maintain interactive mobile, tablet, and desktop web-based iLottery products. The ideal candidate will have a background in game development with expertise in TypeScript, JavaScript, and HTML5. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential, along with a creative approach to problem-solving. This position offers a competitive salary and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working schedule

Hybrid working options

Pension plan

Life insurance (3x salary)

Income protection

Travel insurance

Private medical and dental insurance

25 days holiday

Qualifications

• Relevant work experience or a bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Strong knowledge of object-oriented programming concepts.
• Proficiency in TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML5, and GIT.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality and innovative interactive web gaming iLottery products.
• Collaborate with the team to achieve game product goals.
• Present ideas and improvements for product enhancement.

Skills

TypeScript

JavaScript

HTML5

GIT

Object-oriented programming

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

PixiJS

Mobx

SpineJS

Greensock

Node/NPM

Build automation tools (Maven, Yarn)

Job description

Brightstar is an innovative, forward-thinking global leader in lottery that builds on our renowned expertise in delivering secure technology and producing reliable, comprehensive solutions for our customers. As a premier pure play global lottery company, our best-in-class lottery operations, retail and digital solutions, and award-winning lottery games enable our customers to achieve their goals, fulfill player needs and distribute meaningful benefits to communities. Brightstar has a well-established local presence and is a trusted partner to governments and regulators around the world, creating value by adhering to the highest standards of service, integrity, and responsibility. Brightstar has approximately 6,000 employees. For more information, please visit www.brightstarlottery.com.

Overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic and creative Game Developer to join our dynamic team in Manchester, UK. You will play a key role in designing, developing, testing, and maintaining our next generation of interactive mobile, tablet, and desktop web-based iLottery products. Your primary focus will be on developing interactive instant win games for an international lottery audience.

If you have the vision, energy, and passion for game development, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality and innovative interactive web gaming iLottery products for mobile, tablet, and desktop platforms.
• Present ideas and improvements to enhance both new and existing interactive web gaming iLottery products.
• Maintain and update our existing interactive web gaming iLottery products.
• Collaborate with the team to achieve game product goals.

Qualifications

• Relevant work experience or a bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Strong knowledge of object-oriented programming concepts.
• Proficiency in TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML5, and GIT.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A logical approach to problem-solving.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with PixiJS, Mobx, SpineJS, and Greensock.
• Familiarity with build automation tools (Maven, Yarn).
• Knowledge of Node/NPM.
• Experience with Agile methodologies.
• Previous gaming development experience is a plus.

Expected Behaviors

• Drive results to achieve high-quality outcomes regardless of work complexity.
• Build collaborative relationships both internally and externally.
• Make informed decisions to identify and understand situations, and proactively resolve issues.
• Exhibit personal energy to address situations positively and show resilience in the face of change and obstacles.
• Demonstrate self-leadership to continuously learn and develop.
• Foster innovation within the team.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Flexible working schedule
• Hybrid working options
• Pension plan
• Life insurance (3x salary)
• Income protection
• Travel insurance
• Private medical and dental insurance
• 25 days holiday

Success Profile

•Leading Complexity
• Leading People
• Leading the Business
• Leading Self

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Brightstar is committed to sustaining a workforce that reflects the diversity of the global customers and communities we serve, and to creating a fair and inclusive culture that enables all our employees to feel valued, respected and engaged. Brightstar is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship, covered veteran status, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable local, state, federal laws or other laws. We thank all applicants for applying; however, only those selected to interview will be contacted.

All Brightstar employees have a role in information security. Annual training will be assigned and required as appropriate.

For more information, please visit www.brightstarlottery.com.