Software Engineer

13 Minutes ago • All levels
Software Development & Engineering

Job Description

VGW is seeking a Software Engineer to join their Engineering team in Perth. This role involves designing and delivering highly scalable backend systems for millions of players, with a focus on secure and seamless experiences. The engineer will own projects from development to deployment and operation, working within a cloud-native environment that emphasizes CI/CD, Infrastructure-as-Code, Observability, and Cybersecurity. The position offers a strong focus on continuous learning and career development within a world-class engineering team.
Must Have:
  • Design and deliver new, highly scalable backend systems.
  • Power secure, seamless experiences for millions of players.
  • Own projects: build, ship, and run them.
  • Work with CI/CD, IaC, O11y, and CyberSec practices.
  • Develop and deploy systems in a cloud environment.
  • Understand infrastructure-as-code and container orchestration tools (Terraform, Kubernetes).
  • Have exposure to streaming, data, or messaging technologies (Kafka, event-driven systems) and NoSQL databases.
  • Be aware of how to design scalable, reliable architectures in distributed environments.
  • Be familiar with observability practices and tools such as Grafana.
Perks:
  • Diverse and inclusive team environment
  • Flexibility for work-life balance
  • Opportunities for learning and career advancement
  • Competitive compensation, perks, and benefits
  • Fun workplace with in-person and online events, and social gatherings

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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 Perth and are currently looking for a Software Engineer to join the team. As a Software Engineer at VGW, you will design and deliver new, highly scalable backend systems that power secure, seamless experiences for millions of our players.

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:

  • Experience in modern backend development using Java, Kotlin, or a similar language, with familiarity in frameworks for building scalable services.
  • Practical experience developing and deploying systems in a cloud environment.
  • Understanding of infrastructure-as-code and container orchestration tools (Terraform, Kubernetes).
  • Exposure to streaming, data, or messaging technologies (Kafka, event-driven systems) and NoSQL databases.
  • Awareness of how to design scalable, reliable architectures in distributed environments.
  • Familiarity with observability practices and tools such as Grafana or similar.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative mindset, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
  • Eagerness to learn, share ideas, and continuously develop your technical skills.

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

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