Software Engineer I – Gaming

Company Description

Sports betting, gaming and interactive entertainment is changing, and we’re leading that change. By putting people first. By placing exciting, engaging and entertaining experiences at more fingertips than ever before. We’re pulling into pole position by pushing boundaries further. With innovation. With technology. But most importantly, with people like you. Because when you join Entain, it’s your game. So let’s win together.

Job Description

As a Software Engineer I at Entain’s In-House Studios, you will play a key role in crafting exceptional online gaming experiences by turning creative concepts into polished products. This junior role is ideal for those eager to start their journey in software development, with a focus on learning and building their technical expertise. You will collaborate with design, graphics, and audio teams to bring ideas to life, taking products from initial specifications through development, certification, and final release. Your contributions will help deliver engaging and seamless gaming experiences to our players.

Are you ready to make a career change? Apply now!

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement high-quality JavaScript code to integrate graphics and audio elements seamlessly
• Collaborate with the design team to transform design specifications into innovative products for a global audience
• Work closely with the graphics and audio teams to bring their creative visions to life within our products
• Partner with QA and deployment teams to test and refine products, addressing issues to ensure quality and compliance standards are met
• Ensure products are responsive and compatible across devices and browsers
• Provide ongoing support for released products, ensuring compliance with the latest regulations
• Stay informed about industry trends and technologies, sharing insights to improve team workflows
• Contribute to the enhancement of development processes, tools, and technologies
• Contribute to project documentation, ensuring clarity and accuracy in technical details
• Participate in code reviews, offering constructive feedback to maintain high standards of code quality

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of JavaScript, HTML, and CSS
• Knowledge of latest JavaScript standards
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Degree level education or equivalent in a relevant field
• Modern IDE usage (Visual Studio, WebStorm, IntelliJ, etc.)
• Some experience with source control software (Perforce, Git, SVN, etc.)
• Working knowledge of JavaScript tooling (Webpack, Gulp.js, Babel, Yarn, etc.)
• Experience using Pixi Js
• Experience using GSAP
• Experience using Spine
• Ability to meet project deadlines

Additional Information

At Entain, we know that signing top players requires a great starting package, and plenty of support to inspire peak performance. Join us, and a competitive salary is just the beginning.

Depending on your role and location, you can expect to receive benefits like

• A regular bonus
• Healthcare support
• A stake in our success through our ShareSave scheme
• Great development opportunities
• Wellbeing support, and so much more.

And outside of this, you’ll have the chance to turn recognition from leaders and colleagues into amazing prizes, join a winning team of talented people and be a part of an inclusive and supporting community where everyone is celebrated for being themselves.

Should you need any adjustments or accommodations to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us.

At Entain, we do what’s right. It’s one of our core values and that’s why we’re taking the lead when it comes to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive future – for our people, and the wider global sports betting and gaming sector. However you identify, our ambition is to ensure our people across the globe feel valued, respected and their individuality celebrated. 

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