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The role focuses primarily on skill-based gaming and social gaming products.\nPlease note: This position is with Pixel Pioneers, not directly with VGW, and requires office attendance 4 days a week in Perth (with Friday WFH flexibility).\nKey responsibilities will include:\nDeveloping, optimising, and maintaining features across backend services and frontend frameworks using TypeScript and JavaScript with React or Vue.\nNavigating, refactoring, and scaling large existing codebases and monorepos efficiently.\nLeveraging AI coding tools and agentic workflows to accelerate development and focus on architectural problem-solving.\nTranslating Figma designs into performant UI, smooth interactions, and browser-based game experiences.\nEngaging in daily Git workflows, constructive peer code reviews, and squad-based pair programming.\nWhat you will bring to the role:\n1-3 years of commercial experience demonstrating rapid learning, adaptability, and solid engineering fundamentals.\nPractical experience using TypeScript or JavaScript in backend services, modern component frameworks, or both.\nDaily hands-on experience with Git version control, pull requests, and peer code reviews inside established codebases.\nProven ability to work independently on individual tasks while collaborating effectively within small teams.\nComfort switching between tightly scoped legacy projects and fast-paced, AI-assisted workstreams.\nBased in Perth and available to work in our office four days a week, with Friday work-from-home flexibility.\nAbout VGW\nVGW is an interactive entertainment company, harnessing technology and creativity to deliver world-class, free-to-play online social games.\nOur high-quality, acclaimed brands include Monopoly Match, Chumba Casino, Global Poker and LuckyLand Casino, which are enjoyed by millions of players in North America.\nOur Social Plus 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.\nAt VGW, one of our core values is “our players come first”. This means always striving to deliver a safe, responsible and positive player experience.\nWhy VGW?\nAt 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.\nOur core values are clear and strong; we win together, do what’s right, put our players first and are powered by passion.\nWe 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. 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