Senior HTML5 Game Developer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Join our Game Development team consisting of 14 talented and friendly individuals.

• Report directly to the Team Lead for Frontend Games.

• Convert game design documents (GDD) into engaging HTML5 game presentations.

• Decompose GDD features into a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and generate JIRA tickets.

• Ensure tasks are feasible within a maximum of one workweek and align with team estimates.

• Develop game features and functionalities utilizing TypeScript (latest version).

• Adhere to best practices by writing well-typed and well-documented code.

• Utilize Git (with GitLab as the primary repository) for version control.

• Commit code at least once each working day to feature branches.

• Follow semantic commit conventions, incorporating (JIRA or similar) ticket IDs.

• Submit merge requests (MR) upon completing work that is free of defects.

• Respond to feedback from MR reviewers and escalate conflicts to the Architect or Engineering Manager as necessary.

• Ensure that the code complies with Secure Development Principles.

• Integrate static art, animations (Spine), image sequences, and particle effects.

• Employ libraries such as PIXI.js for enhanced rendering performance.

• Collaborate with the Tech Art team to optimize assets for effective implementation.

• Maintain clean, well-documented, and thoroughly tested code.

• Use browser developer tools to monitor FPS, memory, CPU/GPU usage, and draw calls.

• Prioritize and address bugs with high urgency.

• Maintain unit and integration test coverage, ensuring that communicated line coverage does not decrease.

• Eliminate dead code and optimize project assets.

• Utilize Webpack for effective bundling, minification, and optimization.

• Optimize images, text, and assets for a build ready for production.

• Understand and improve GitLab CI for streamlined deployment.

• Ensure games are optimized for HTTP/HTTP2/HTTP3, WebSockets, and other network communications to enhance player experience.

• Collaborate closely with Game Producers, Art Directors, and QA to facilitate smooth development.

• Conduct game demonstrations for Product Owners.

• Address defects reported by QA with the utmost urgency.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Game Development and 5 years in overall development.

• Proficient in TypeScript, JavaScript (ES6), and HTML5/CSS3.

• Extensive experience with PixiJS, Phaser, or similar frameworks.

• Complete fluency in English, both written and spoken.

• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team.

• Familiarity with Git, JIRA (or similar issue/project tracking tools), and GSuite.

• Attention to detail, with strong problem-solving and multitasking abilities.

• Experience with Spine animations, including optimization techniques.

• Nice to have: Experience with WebGL or other graphics programming APIs.

• Casino slot player.

• Creative mindset.

• Background in statically typed programming languages.

🏝️ Benefits

• 100% remote-first company, providing an excellent remote working experience.

• Competitive compensation package.

• Dog-friendly offices located in Berlin and Malta.

• Family-friendly policies.

• Opportunities for career advancement.

• Vibrant working environment.

• Knowledge-sharing opportunities.

• Dynamic culture surrounded by industry experts.

• Company social events to promote team bonding.