Senior Associate Backend Software Engineer

Senior Associate Software Engineer (Java)

iGaming:
If it’s iGaming, we know a thing or two. At Light & Wonder, It’s all about the games, and our digital team leads the global iGaming market, providing jaw-dropping content and innovative software that powers the world's most successful online gaming providers.

Position Summary

About Company

Light & Wonder is a global leader in game experiences. We create content, hardware and systems that connect iconic titles across any place or channel. By turning games into expansive entertainment, we keep thrilling players with characters and stories they can’t get enough of.

Light & Wonder, Inc. is the leading cross-platform global games company. Through our three unique, yet highly complementary business segments, we deliver unforgettable experiences by combining the exceptional talents of our 7,500+ member team, with a deep understanding of our customers and players. We create immersive content that forges lasting connections with players, wherever they choose to engage. At Light & Wonder, it’s all about the games. The Company is committed to the highest standards of integrity, from promoting player responsibility to implementing sustainable practices. To learn more visit www.lnw.com. 

We are committed to offering very competitive benefits that are aligned with our values and inspire employees to drive innovation and contribute to the organization’s performance. Employees are the most valued resource, and we always look to improve their well-being with a wide range of benefits befitting every individual. Not limited to monetary benefits, we have robust learning and development opportunities that help them to grow professionally.

Our Values

• Dare to be bold: We combine diverse talent to look at the familiar in unfamiliar ways.

• Celebrate perspectives - We combine diverse talent to look at the familiar in unfamiliar ways

• Never settle: We relentlessly push forward to create the extraordinary in every detail.

• Uphold integrity: We promote accountability and respect to raise the bar for ourselves and the industry.

• Win as a team: We bring out the best in each other to share collective success.

Senior Associate Software Engineer

• Job Location:    Commerzone IT Tech Park, Yerwada - Pune.

• Required Experience:  1-3 years

• Employment Type: Full-time

Education:

• BE/B.Tech in Computer Science, IT, or related field

• MCA (Computer Science/Application)

Job Description

We are seeking a talented Senior Associate Backend Software Engineer to design and build scalable backend services and APIs. You will work on core platform components, optimize performance, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver high‑quality software solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain backend services and APIs using Java and Spring Boot.

• Build scalable, reliable, and secure microservices.

• Write clean, maintainable, and testable code following best practices.

• Collaborate closely with Product, QA, and DevOps teams to deliver features end‑to‑end.

• Participate in design discussions, code reviews, and technical brainstorming.

• Troubleshoot production issues and contribute to continuous improvements.

• Implement CI/CD pipelines, automation, and observability best practices.

Required Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in backend development.

• Strong hands‑on experience with Java 8+, Spring Framework, Spring Boot.

• Solid understanding of REST APIs, microservices architecture, and multithreading.

• Experience with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB).

• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, Git, and CI/CD tools.

• Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and object‑oriented principles.

• Good problem‑solving, debugging, and analytical skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with message queues like Kafka, RabbitMQ.

• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).

• Familiarity with API gateways and service discovery.

• Understanding of caching technologies (Redis, Hazelcast).

• Exposure to performance and load testing.

Soft Skills

• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

• Attention to detail, ownership, and a willingness to learn.

• Ability to work in an agile development environment.

Qualifications

Why would you enjoy working with us at Light & Wonder? 

• Competitive benefits, an open and supportive environment as well as a modern and exciting workplace. 

• The opportunity to interact with global teams on a regular basis and the possibility to switch teams and projects as you and our business continues to develop and grow. 

• Exciting projects with opportunities for creating positive change to our game engineering ecosystem. 

 

And if that is not enough; you will get to enjoy a stunning work location and flexible hybrid working whilst we provide you with the guidance and development skills you need to progress quickly and enhance your career. 

Experience Level

Mid Level