Lead Frontend Developer (Games)

Are you ready to take your Frontend skills to the next level? We are seeking an experienced Lead HTML5 Game Developer to take responsibility for managing our team of Frontend Developers, building exciting gaming projects specific to marketing and industry specifications. An ideal candidate will stay excited to take challenges, guide the building of new verticals and depict strong entrepreneurial skills. A well-qualified candidate will be someone who understands graphical representation, interactivity and sound design, in a cross-platform (desktop, mobile, tablet and social media applications) browser and can motivate others to achieve similarly high standards.

All You Need Is

• Extensive experience and knowledge in HTML5 canvas development and JavaScript;
• High degree of knowledge of HTML5 game development engines and the ability to quickly get up to speed with any engine;
• Ability to take audio and visual assets or a concept and turn them into a compelling gaming experience;
• Experience in creating exciting, highly interactive experiences on desktop, iPad, iPhone and other mobile devices;
• Experience porting HTML5 to iOS/Android app stores;
• Effective communication skills;
• Proven resourcefulness in troubleshooting complex problems;
• Experience coding for mobile web using responsive web technologies;
• Extensive design and game development experience;
• Strong debugging and optimisation abilities;
• Must be able to think critically and work in a fast-paced environment;
• A team player, with active readiness in participating in team building, expanding and team engagement activities.

Also, It Will Be Great If You Have

• Minimum 5 years of experience;
• Previous design and managerial experience;
• Experience with NodeJS, React, Typescript, Phaser JS/Pixi JS;
• Knowledge of various game development pipelines & methodologies;
• Involvement within teams developing products is highly recommended;
• Knowledge about games and/or the casino industry, including the current market landscape;
• Experience working with multiple disciplines, including artists, mathematicians, software developers, etc., in creating games or products;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Degree-level Graduate or significant related field experience.

Your Daily Adventures Will Look Like

• Manage a Team of developers building interactive and compelling Casino games using HTML5;
• Building games that run on Desktop, Tablet and Mobile devices;
• Working closely with the creative design team to create HTML5-based games;
• Providing game maintenance and enhancements;
• Creating quality mock-ups and prototypes on tight timelines;
• Maintaining graphic standards and branding throughout the game interface;
• Staying up to date on emerging trends and technologies;
• Writing clean, readable and well-documented code;
• Being involved in projects from brainstorming to delivery;
• Estimating time and effort in the project pitching phase;
• Participation in team brainstorming;
• Contributing to the review of other developers’ games and code;
• Contributing to the evolution of the team’s processes and best practices;
• To remain hands-on as a Leader, demonstrating high standards of coding excellence to junior colleagues.

So, why Gamingtec?

If you are a person with passion, ideas, and a thirst to advance your career, you will love our corporate culture. We are an international team that treats each other with respect and moves towards the same goals. We believe in freedom and flexibility and trust our employees to do their jobs in a way that works for them. We have an ambitious and rewarding work environment, a flat organisational structure and almost zero bureaucracy. Our employees’ ideas are what move the company forward. Everyone has equal opportunities in every aspect of work, learning and development!

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Flexible working hours;
• Free to work from any location;
• Great work-life balance;
• Company culture of transparency & openness;
• Further opportunities for personal development and influence on product direction.

And This Is How Our Interview Process Goes

• A 30-minute interview with a member of our HR team to get to know you and your experience;
• A 1-hour technical interview to assess your skills and abilities;
• A final 1-hour interview with 2 team members to gauge your fit with our culture and working style.

Sounds interesting? Do not hesitate to apply or contact us if you have any questions! Gamingtec is waiting for you!