Junior Node Developer

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Description

Bally's Corporation is a global casino-entertainment company with a growing omni-channel presence. It currently owns and manages 15 casinos across 10 states, a golf course in New York, a horse racetrack in Colorado, and has access to OSB licenses in 18 states. It also owns Bally's Interactive International, formerly Gamesys Group, a leading, global, online gaming operator, Bally Bet, a first-in-class sports betting platform, and Bally Casino, a growing iCasino platform.

With 10,600 employees, the Company's casino operations include approximately 15,300 slot machines, 580 table games and 3,800 hotel rooms. Upon completing the construction of a permanent casino facility in Chicago, IL, and a land-based casino near the Nittany Mall in State College, PA, Bally's will own and/or manage 16 casinos across 11 states. Bally’s also has rights to developable land in Las Vegas post the closure of the Tropicana.

Well, what about the team?

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Node Developer to join our Sportsbook Services team to support our User Interfaces and Experiences for our players. We’re in the process of converting one of our existing REST services into a Node.js powered API, and we would like you to help us complete this project and make future additions.

There will also be opportunities to display your frontend abilities by working with React.js as we develop back-office functions to support our client-side user offerings.

You will join a team of passionate developers who will support, guide, and help develop your professional skill set. We’re looking for someone who’s willing to learn and keen to adopt new processes and techniques. Equally, we look forward to hearing your ideas for improving our codebase and architecture.

So, what will you be doing?

• Designing and developing server-side logic using Node.js and TypeScript
• Developing high-quality, maintainable, and scalable code
• Implementing security protocols, data protection measures, and storage solutions
• Collaborating with front-end developers on the integration of elements
• Enhancing our CMS capabilities through the addition of custom features and apps (React.js)
• Implementing and maintaining unit tests to ensure software quality and facilitate early identification of issues
• Conducting performance tests to ensure system reliability, capacity, and scalability
• Troubleshooting and resolving software defects, performance issues, and other technical challenges

And what are we looking for?

• Demonstrated knowledge of Node.js and frameworks such as Koa, Express.js, StrongLoop, etc.
• Frontend experience utilizing React.js
• Experience using TypeScript for server-side logic
• Knowledge of databases (e.g., MySQL, MongoDB), web servers (e.g., Nginx), and UI/UX design is preferable
• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Experience with unit testing tools and frameworks such as Jest or Mocha
• Understanding of Agile development methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban

This is what you'll get

Different benefits packages are tailored to fit each location, but here’s a taste of what may be on offer

• Annual leave
• Annual bonus
• Pension plan
• Health insurance
• Company share scheme
• Volunteering days
• Home office allowance
• Wellness or Gym allowance

Flexible Working

At Bally’s Interactive, we believe in the power of collaboration and working together in a shared space, as well as the benefits of working from home. We champion hybrid working wherever we can, offering a flexible blend of working in the office 3 days a week and 2 days from home.

DNA / Values

At Bally’s Interactive, we are driven by a set of core values that we like to call our DNA. We strive to embody our DNA and keep them at the heart of everything we do!

We are Always Ready to embrace change, adapt, and do what it takes to delight our customers. We believe that You Make the Difference, which is what gives our players the best experience and keeps them coming back. We are All One Team, looking out for each other, respecting diversity while connecting through a common purpose. Our teams are Learning Every Day by showing constant curiosity and the drive to learn from successes, mistakes, new experiences, and the people around us. At Bally’s we Love to Lead by thinking differently, seeking innovation, and always looking for ways to raise our game.

Equal Opportunities

At Bally’s Interactive, we are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and working conditions.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are important to us, and we encourage a culture where everyone can be themselves at work.

We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success, this is our superpower.

We do not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, age, sex or sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, political opinion or disability.

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