Game Developer

At Fennica Gaming, we mix decades of gaming heritage with a bold vision for digital entertainment. Born from Veikkaus – the Finnish National Lottery and trusted gaming operator for over 80 years – we bring proven expertise together with fresh energy to create gaming experiences that truly stand out.  

We’re all about strong partnerships and doing business the right way. Our Nordic roots shape how we work: trust, simplicity, and functionality guide everything we do. As an international B2B partner, we deliver advanced money gaming services for licensed operators worldwide. 

 Our story began with our admired eInstant game portfolio and versatile gaming engine, delivered through our Games as a Service (GaaS) model. Today, we’re growing fast with our tried-and-tested eCasino portfolio – and trust us, this is just the beginning. 

Players are at the heart of everything we do. Their experience drives us to help our customers succeed. We design engaging, rewarding games in an environment that’s safe and responsible.  Integrity is at the heart – because we don’t just play the game, we make it better for everyone at the table. 

Game Developer, operations

We are looking for an experienced Software Developer to join our Game Studio team in a role that combines hands-on operational work with long-term development. You might already have experience in game development, or you are keen to get your hands dirty in the game development scene. The position is central in facilitating our customer satisfaction, new market entrances and deliveries. The position includes both operative activities such as maintenance, versioning and packaging, and long-term development.

You will be working in a small, focused team consisting of a Game Service Manager and another Game Developer. Together with your team you will own the technical foundation for delivering and maintaining our games across international platforms, ensuring scalability, consistency, and reliability as we grow our international presence. The team operates within the Game Studio and collaborates closely with craft leads, producers and various external stakeholders.

Main Responsibilities

• Manage the complete versioning and deployment of our games
• Monitor and support live operations and post-launch maintenance: hotfixes, patches, updates, and platform compliance
• Develop and implement operational processes and automation to ensure efficiency and consistency
• Identify long-term development needs related to tools and ways of working across disciplines and propose solutions for them
• Oversee and evaluate the technical implementation of our game development partners and provide technical support 
• Collaborate actively with internal and external game teams

Requirements

• 5+ years software development experience, including shipping and live operations
• Experience in TypeScript, Git, CI/CD
• Proficiency in build systems, version control, and automation tools
• Experience with live services and post-launch support
• Proven ability to operate in a fast-paced environment requiring rapid response and problem-solving
• Experience in cross-functional work and collaborating with multiple stakeholders
• A proactive mindset with a continuous focus on identifying improvement opportunities and driving development forward. 
• Experience and enthusiasm in applying AI to support problem-solving and continuously improve efficiency and working practices
• Strong cooperation and communication skills
• Professional proficiency in English

Considered as an advantage:

• Experience in CSS, HTML, WebGL, Spine, Pixi.js, NPM, Node.js, JIRA
• Scripting skills and experience in creating AI agents
• Experience in Game development and/or Real money gaming
• Finnish language skills

Why you’ll love working with us 

• Nordic by Nature: We live by values that matter – trust, transparency, and sustainability – and combine them with fearless creativity and raw energy. 
• Impact that matters: Your work makes a differenced on global level enabling players worldwide to enjoy our games
• A team that cares: Collaboration, respect, and openness are natural for us. 
• Room to grow: We’re building big things – and you’ll grow with us. 
• Calm confidence: No unnecessary hierarchy, no loud egos – just honest dialogue and shared success. 
• Excellence with playfulness: We take quality seriously but never forget the fun. 

What we offer 

• Balance that matters: Work should add something to life – not take it over. We value flexibility and a healthy work-life balance. 
• Excellent benefits: From wellbeing support to perks that make life easier, we’ve got you covered. Read here more. 
• Be yourself: We celebrate diversity and believe success comes from different perspectives. Everyone is welcome to bring their authentic self to work. 

Our headquarters is in Pohjois-Haaga, Helsinki, and we work in a flexible hybrid model. To keep collaboration strong, we meet at the office three times a week. 

Interested? Awesome! Send your application with CV and salary request by August 9th. Please note that we will start interviews already during the application period and make the selection as soon as a suitable candidate is found. 

A drug test under Section 7 of the Act on the Protection of Privacy in Working Life (759/2004) will be conducted on the selected candidate.