Intermediate/Senior Java Developer, Enthusiast Gaming

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React

MongoDB

Docker

Kubernetes

CSS

Redux

JavaScript

Java

Senior level

Remote from Canada

Community-driven media and gaming entertainment company

Job no longer available

Community-driven media and gaming entertainment company

21-100 employees

B2CRetailB2BGamingContentSocial MediaCommunity

Job no longer available

Salary not provided

React

MongoDB

Docker

Kubernetes

CSS

Redux

JavaScript

Java

Senior level

Remote from Canada

21-100 employees

B2CRetailB2BGamingContentSocial MediaCommunity

Company mission

To build the world's largest network of communities for gamers through tools, platforms, and experiences.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

5+ Years experience – Java development
5+ Years experience – strong web fundamentals (HTML5, CSS/SASS, JS)
Extensive experience in creating modern responsive web pages
Experience with modern Javascript frameworks (eg. React/Redux, Vue)
Extensive knowledge of browser performance optimization methods and tools (webpack, page speed compliance)
Experience working with teams to analyze and contribute ideas to product discussions, designs and decisions
A self directed work ethic with good attention to detail
Willingness to adopt high level SCRUM/KANBAN processes
Nice-to-Haves:
Node js (+express)
MongoDB (+mongoose)
Java experience
Docker/Kubernetes
Knowledge of technical SEO best practices
Experience working with high traffic websites

What the job involves

Work with product teams to create new products
Adding features and integrations to existing products
Modernize and improve existing properties
Create engaging experiences for users across a wide range of different websites
Adopting new properties into the company (redesigns, integrations)

Our take

Enthusiast Gaming has built one of the largest gaming media and community networks across North America and the UK, positioning itself as the centre of two of the fastest-growing entertainment categories: gaming and eSports. Its strategy has focused on scale, bringing together a wide range of digital communities, content platforms, and creators to reach millions of engaged players and fans.

This growth has been driven by a buy-and-build model built around four core pillars: Media, Talent, eSports, and Experiences. These are designed to work together as a flywheel, where users move between content, competitions, and live or digital experiences. The aim is to deepen engagement while creating multiple revenue streams, including advertising, sponsorships, and events.

Now the company needs to balance continued expansion with disciplined acquisitions while maintaining quality across its network. With new opportunities emerging in creator-led economies and digital experiences Enthusiast Gaming has strong foundations which should set it up nicely for long-term success.

Kirsty

Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle

Insights

-9% employee growth in 12 months

Glassdoor (2.7)

Company

Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)

Dec 2016

$0.3m

SEED

Sep 2016

$0.5m

ANGEL

Total funding: $1.2m

Company benefits

Remote & Flexible Work Experience
Unlimited PTO
Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Programs
Company Culture Events
Employee Referral Program
Summer Internship Program
Quarterly Employee Engagement Surveys

Company HQ

Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, CA

Leadership

Alex MacDonald

(CEO)

Alex is also a Guest Lecturer of Corporate Finance at the University of Toronto. Previously, he served as the CFO at Enthusiast Gaming and Aquilini GameCo. He also spent 14 years in the Canadian Armed Forces as a Master Corporal/Section Commander.

J.B. Elliott

(COO & President)

JB joined Enthusiast Gaming in 2022 as a Senior VP of Legal & General Counsel. Since then, he has held a number of roles, becoming COO & President in 2025. Previously he spent 8 years at Stikeman Elliott as a Corporate Associate.

Nathan Teal

(CFO)

Nathan joined Enthusiast Gaming in 2019 and has held several senior roles, including VP and Senior VP of Finance, before moving into the role of CFO. Previously he spent 14 years at RSM Canada as a Senior Audit Manager.

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