Back-End Software Engineer

WMS Gaming; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

LnW Digital in Pune is seeking a Software Engineer - Java Backend to design, develop and maintain the next generation casino platform. You will work on live production systems, implement robust backend services in Java, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software.

The role requires 3-5 years of experience, deep knowledge of Java and the Spring ecosystem, unit testing, and a disciplined approach to CD/CI.

Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge of Java with 4+ years of commercial experience.
• Disciplined approach to testing and quality assurance.
• Experience with Java Spring or Guice and design patterns.
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins and Docker.
• Ability to lead technical discussions with customers.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Working knowledge of Linux/Unix environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop functionality based on coding standards.
• Write unit and integration tests for own code.
• Contribute to code reviews on code written by team.
• Maintain documentation for products you work on.
• Define requirements with partners and development teams.
• Address performance bottlenecks in the software.

Skills

Java

Spring Framework

Unit Testing

Code Reviews

CI/CD Tools

Linux/Unix

Software Design Patterns

Communication Skills

Performance Tuning

Technical Leadership

Tools

Jenkins

Docker

Maven

Tomcat

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.

Software Engineer - Java Backend

Location: Pune

Required Experience: 3-5 years

LnW Digital are searching for experienced, smart and creative individuals to work in a primarily technical role and build and maintain game engines on our next generation casino platform. Individuals are most likely to be an engineer with at least 4 years of professional experience in the domain of web system design and development. They will be expected to take on a senior role within the team, displaying the ability to lead technical discussions and deliver technical advice in a confident manner.

The ideal candidate will be expected to contribute a key supporting role in areas such as requirements capture, analysis and test whilst fulfilling their core responsibilities in the development of software systems. They are expected to be able to apply considerable professional experience of software development concepts and processes to ensure best practice within the team. The candidate should have a track record of making crucial contributions to the development of software for a variety of purposes including live production systems and automation of engineering processes such as test and release.

Key Tasks

• Design develop functionality based on existing coding standards or patterns
• Write unit and integration tests for own code
• Contribute to code reviews on code written by team
• Maintain documentation for products you work on
• Work with partners and development teams to define requirements and agree designs
• Identify and address performance bottlenecks in the software

Reporting Lines

Reports to: Development Manager

Knowledge/Skills Required

• Excellent knowledge of the Java programming language, with at least 4 years of commercial experience
• Disciplined approach to testing
• Experience and knowledge of software design patterns
• Experience with Java Spring Framework, Guice or similar framework.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken
• Experience with Continuous Deployment and Integration tools (Jenkins, Docker, etc)
• Experience reviewing others work for performance, security, efficiency, and portability
• Comfortable leading technical discussions with customers
• Excellent analysis and problem-solving skills
• Working knowledge of Linux/Unix OS

Desired Knowledge/Skills

• Good understanding of enterprise software architecture (Java EE), Especially Java 8 and above
• Some fluency in Maths (probability, combinatorics)
• Knowledge of enterprise integration patterns
• Experience using Maven
• Experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)
• Experience acting as the primary technical decision maker for a team, platform, product or major project.
• Nice to have knowledge about Typescript and Scala
• Experience in deploying, configuring, and maintaining Java Servlet containers (Tomcat)