Senior Software Engineer

Senior Software Engineer

VGW is a fast-growing technology company and creator of market-leading online social games. With offices around the globe, we’re on a mission to be the biggest gaming company in the world!

Are you looking for your next engineering adventure? We have a unique opportunity for a Senior Engineer to join our vibrant Perth headquarters, where you’ll contribute to one of our flagship products. Here, you’ll not only thrive in a dynamic, inspiring and supportive culture but also become part of a flourishing tech community. 

Our team specialises in technologies like AWS and Docker, running Java and Kotlin within containers and connecting to PostgreSQL databases. Our clients use React and Typescript to drive innovation. 

Seize this opportunity to supercharge your engineering career in the heart of Western Australia while experiencing firsthand the incredible Perth lifestyle. 

 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. 

What you will bring to the role:

• Robust coding practices including writing clean well structured code, automated tests, and managing source control
• Strive to improve the code base. Deep understanding of why design and architectural decisions are made
• Ensuring product features are being delivered effectively as measured by lead time, deployment frequency, change failure percentage, mean time to resolution and number of bugs in production
• Experience implementing and using event-driven architectures
• Cloud development (we are hosted on AWS)
• Containerisation (Docker and/or Kubernetes would be great)
• Strong fundamental knowledge of OO and Functional programming paradigms
• Lead meetings, clearly communicate technical approach, status, assess and mitigate risk
• A collaborative approach to software engineering
• Empathy and the willingness to coach and mentor team members

About VGW

VGW has been disrupting the online gaming world since 2010 and we're only getting started. We've assembled an incredibly talented global team who bring their passion, energy and expertise to build games that people love. 

At VGW, we have a modern approach to getting work done and a focus on creating an environment where amazing people can do amazing work. That means giving you the flexibility you need, providing spaces that will keep you comfortable and finding opportunities for you to keep learning and growing.

Find out more at www.vgw.co

If you want to join a team that does things differently apply today and we look forward to seeing what you can bring to our team.

Why VGW?

We are on a huge mission to become the biggest gaming company in the world. As we grow to meet this goal, we need talented people rich in diversity to propel us forward. We truly believe the right mix of diversity and authenticity will be our winning hand.

We are committed to creating a diverse, engaging and inclusive culture for our people to shine, with a workplace that honours your experiences, perspectives, unique identity and passions. For those reasons, we encourage you to browse our employment opportunities and apply today. Please let us know of any accommodations you may need during the application process.

If you want to join a team that does things differently apply today and we look forward to seeing what you can bring to our team.

Perth Awaits: Your Next Big Adventure Awaits!

Thinking about relocating? We’re here to make your move seamless. Our vibrant Perth office offers a range of benefits, including exciting social events, free office snacks and company merch. More importantly, we understand that you have a life outside of work, which is why we provide flexible, hybrid working options. This gives you the freedom to manage your work and personal life better. 

When you’re not at the office, you’ll have the bonus of experiencing Perth’s stunning beaches, natural beauty, diverse culture, and incredible lifestyle. 

Sounds enticing? Apply now and embark on your engineering adventure in Perth today.