Senior Engineer at VGW

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

React, TypeScript, Redux Toolkit, Redux Saga, React Router, SCSS, CSS Modules, BEM, Bootstrap, Storybook, Jest, React Testing Library, Playwright, Kotlin, Java, Spring Boot, Kubernetes

Industry

Entertainment Providers

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 Sydney and are currently looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join the team. 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 knowledge of React with TypeScript for component-based UI development Experience with Redux Toolkit and Redux Saga for state management and side effects Proven capability with React Router for client-side routing Styling experience using SCSS/CSS Modules with BEM naming conventions Proficiency in Bootstrap for responsive design Familiarity with Storybook for component development and documentation Testing experience using Jest & React Testing Library for unit testing Experience with Playwright for end-to-end testing Some backend experience with Kotlin or Java and Spring Boot Hands-on knowledge of Kubernetes, AWS, and Terraform for deploying and managing scalable systems Familiarity with DynamoDB and Kafka Strong ability to design front-end systems for high scalability and performance Proven capability to lead the delivery of technical projects Excellent communication skills with a collaborative approach to problem solving Ability to mentor and coach junior team members, fostering their technical growth 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. Find out more at www.vgw.co Privacy Policy

Responsibilities

The Senior Software Engineer will own projects from development to deployment, ensuring high-quality delivery. They will lead technical projects and mentor junior team members.