Senior Developer, Game Development Tools & UX

Veikkaus creates joy through games and protects it. We want to make sure that gambling in Finland is kept on the joyful side. All our actions are guided by sustainability. We want to be a trailblazer in the gaming industry, and a trendsetter of a responsible player experience. Wellbeing is our passion. It is important that our employees enjoy coming to work every day. We offer versatile and extensive employee benefits. With us, you get to do work that makes a difference, in a spirited work community that is constantly developing. Let’s work together – to keep gambling on the joyful side.

Senior Developer, Game Development Tools & UX

Veikkaus TECH-department is searching Senior Developer (Game Development Tools & UX) for full-time employment.

Join our team of 22 skilled professionals! Our team builds comprehensive casino game development solutions, including in-house frontend rendering libraries, release pipelines and various tools to improve game development processes. We also work tightly with Veikkaus’ subsidiary Fennica Gaming to bring our games to international audiences. 

“The best aspect so far has been how relaxed, comfortable and receptive the work community in the GDTU team has been.” – Alexander, Developer

You would be contributing to the development of world class platforms, engines and development tools – in close co-operation with Veikkaus Game Studio as well as external game studios. Your daily work will include technologies such as TypeScript, Node, GitLab CI/CD, GCP, WebGL, etc. Your role, product team and work assignments will be shaped according to your strengths and interests.

The real-money gaming landscape is changing rapidly, this is an exceptional opportunity to bring your full potential to the table.

We expect from you:

• 3+ years of professional software development experience
• Involvement in at least one shipped product
• Strong knowledge of modern JavaScript/TypeScript programming 
• Self-driven supporting attitude and good team player skills
• Passion for creating, publishing and maintaining world-class software

Considered as a plus:

• Previous software development experience from the game industry 
• Full-stack development experience
• Experience with game engines (Unity, Unreal, self-made etc.)
• Experience with CI/CD and cloud solutions
• Experience with real-money gaming

We offer can offer you: Benefits of a large company with advantages of a smaller studio. Relaxed atmosphere and awesome co-workers in self-driven teams. Possibility and active encouragement to broaden your skillset, according to your interest and talent. Large slate of benefits including support for sports & cultural activities, health and dental plans, phone, gym at the office, free breakfast, nearly endless amount of coffee and healthy fruits offered daily!

Our office is in Pohjois-Haaga, Helsinki, Finland. Partial remote working (hybrid model) is also possible. 

Please send your application with CV included. We are waiting to hear from you soonest possible, but latest on 10.12.2023. Candidates will be interviewed already during the application period. 

For any inquiries about the position please contact Mikko Laakso via email: mikko.laakso@veikkaus.fi

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