Junior Game Developer

Playnetic•Capon Bridge, WV

7h•Remote

About The Position

Playnetic is a fast-growing iGaming studio focused on building high-quality, engaging casino games for global markets. Our mission is to combine technical excellence with creative innovation to deliver reliable, scalable, and entertaining gaming experiences. Our engineering culture is built on ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We work within an established client framework while continuously evolving our technology stack, including the evolution of our client engine toward a more modern, scalable, and maintainable frontend architecture. We are looking for a Junior Game Developer who is detail-oriented, curious, and eager to grow within a collaborative game development environment. In this role, you will contribute to the development of our casino games on the client side, working on areas such as game logic, visual presentation, and animations. You will primarily work with our Java-based game engine while gaining exposure to new technologies as our stack evolves. This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their career who is motivated to learn, open to feedback, and excited to build engaging player experiences in a fast-paced industry.

Requirements

Foundational knowledge of Java Core
A technical education background (or equivalent practical experience)
Strong English communication skills
A proactive mindset with a willingness to learn and grow
Curiosity and attention to detail
Openness to feedback and ability to learn from mistakes

Nice To Haves

Exposure to TypeScript or willingness to learn it
Familiarity with tools such as JIRA, GitLab, Maven
Understanding of basic algorithms, design patterns, and SOLID principles
Any experience or interest in game development or iGaming

Responsibilities

Implement game logic based on design and technical requirements
Contribute to the visual and interactive aspects of casino games
Work with animations and client-side behaviors within our game engine
Support the development of slot, table, and crash games
Write clean, maintainable, and reliable Java code
Participate in code reviews and apply feedback to improve quality
Perform developer testing and verification of implemented features
Identify and fix bugs while optimizing performance
Work within Agile processes, including standups and retrospectives
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including designers, artists, animators, producers, and backend developers
Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and learning