Junior Games Developer

Allwyn UK is part of the Allwyn Entertainment Group, a multi-national lottery operator awarded the Fourth Licence to operate the National Lottery starting February 2024.
Watford, UK
Frontend
Entry-Level Software Engineer
Hybrid
2+ years of experience
Gaming
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Description For Junior Games Developer

Allwyn UK, part of the Allwyn Entertainment Group, is seeking a Junior Games Developer to join their team. This role is part of the Games Studio team within the Digital Factory, focusing on creating and coding Instant Win Games using Unity (C#), Typescript, and internal frameworks. The ideal candidate will assist in developing market-leading HTML5 games for desktop and mobile browsers, contribute to the Game Studio's growth, and drive game innovation.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Coding game components, logic, animations, and behavior
  • Unit testing and debugging code
  • Task management and time estimation
  • Collaborating with the internal Game Studio team
  • Participating in team meetings and build reviews
  • Working closely with the in-house QA team

Required skills and experience:

  • Degree in programming or computer science, or 2-3 years' experience in a Game Studio
  • Experience with Unity and C# scripting
  • Good knowledge of Typescript
  • Strong understanding of Object-oriented programming (OOP)
  • Ability to write clean, maintainable code
  • Experience with debugging and unit testing
  • Knowledge of the end-to-end game production process

Allwyn UK offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 26 days paid leave, annual bonus scheme, pension matching up to 8.5%, private health cover, and more. The company is committed to creating an inclusive work environment and encourages applications from diverse backgrounds.

This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of 2 days per week in the Watford office. Join Allwyn UK in their mission to create a new experience for the National Lottery and contribute to powering change for the greater good.

Last updated 6 months ago

Responsibilities For Junior Games Developer

  • Assist in coding, developing and delivering Instant Win Games for HTML5
  • Code game components, logic, animations and behaviour
  • Unit testing and debugging code
  • Task management, writing tickets and time estimation
  • Participate in team meetings and build reviews
  • Work closely with in-house QA team on bug fixing and game improvement
  • Assist with code reviews and peer reviews

Requirements For Junior Games Developer

TypeScript
  • Degree in programming or computer science, or 2-3 years' experience in a Game Studio
  • Experience using Unity with C# scripting
  • Good knowledge of Typescript
  • Thorough knowledge of Object-oriented programming (OOP)
  • Ability to write clean, easy to maintain code
  • Experience with debugging and unit testing
  • Ability to deliver work with supplied art assets
  • Knowledge and understanding of the end-to-end game production process
  • Passionate about games and gaming trends

Benefits For Junior Games Developer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
  • 26 days paid leave (plus bank holidays)
  • Annual bonus scheme
  • 2 x Life Days
  • 4 x Salary of Life Insurance
  • Pension: company match up to 8.5%
  • Single Private Health Cover
  • £500 Wellness Allowance
  • Income Protection
  • Enhanced parental leave (maternity and paternity)
  • Eye Care, Dental and Cycle To Work schemes

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