Engineer

Software Engineer 

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 Romania and are currently looking for a Software Engineer to join the team. 

In this role, you will design and build backend systems that support millions of players, working closely with engineers and product stakeholders to deliver scalable, high-performance features.

What you should know about our Engineering team:

• We make room to do things the right way, rather than hacking stuff in.
• You own your projects: you build it, you ship it, you run it.
• We were born in the cloud: practices 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 pioneers regularly give tailored talks and workshops for our team.
• 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 our docker containerized apps on AWS in EKS Kubernetes. In the containers, we run Kotlin on the JVM. TypeScript runs our client side where it’s mostly React. Our databases is DynamoDB with Snowflake as our Data warehouse.

Key requirements:

• At least 4 years of experience with strong skills in TypeScript and Node.js, with exposure to React;
• Experience working with cloud infrastructure (ideally AWS);
• Experience with Kubernetes for container orchestration and deployment management;
• Proven track record with high-load systems and distributed architectures;
• Ability to troubleshoot performance issues and optimize backend systems;
• Strong communication skills with the ability to mentor and collaborate across teams.

Key responsibilities:

• Build and deliver high-quality product features as part of a collaborative engineering team;
• Write clean, maintainable code and follow best practices for secure software development;
• Contribute to sprint planning, estimation, stand-ups, and reviews to support effective delivery;
• Apply continuous delivery practices, including automated testing and clear, concise pull requests;
• Help maintain high standards of performance, reliability, security, and product quality;
• Take part in technical design and architecture discussions and contribute to engineering improvements.
  
  

About VGW

VGW is an interactive entertainment company, harnessing technology and creativity to deliver world-class, free-to-play online social games.

With high-quality, acclaimed brands including Chumba Casino, Global Poker and LuckyLand Slots, we entertain and delight over one million players in North America.

As pioneers in sweepstakes promotions for online social games, we also offer our players the opportunity to redeem incredible 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

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