Javascript Developer - Front end in Warwick

For 30 years we’ve been independently developing and publishing incredible video games at our multiple studios founded by Jason & Chris Kingsley. We are seeking an experienced JavaScript Developer (Full Stack) to join our Code team, to help build and support internal and external web applications and APIs to support our game engine team.

The successful candidate will join a small team and use their specialist JavaScript knowledge to be involved in the entire software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering and system design to implementation, testing, deployment, and maintenance. You will be working on building internal tools as well as public facing APIs.

This is primarily a back-end role but we are looking for someone who has experience with both front-end and back-end languages, development frameworks, and third-party libraries. The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator in order to help other teams fix bugs and resolve issues.

We can provide a relocation package, including moving assistance, temporary accommodation, and full support to ensure a smooth transition to your new environment. However, we understand that flexibility matters, so we’re open to discussing hybrid options based on individual needs.

• Successfully develop and deploy new tools to support our game teams.
• Design, build and deploy web applications to support our in-house engine team.
• Support our application deployments.
• Experience with NodeJS, JavaScript and TypeScript.
• A knowledge of front end frameworks like Vue and React.
• Experience with databases such as MySQL and no SQL database.
• Familiarity with AWS or equivalent cloud environments.
• Experience with software development tools and version control systems (Git/Perforce desirable).
• Comfortable modifying/maintaining applications written in other languages (such as PHP) is desirable.
• Experience writing serverless functions (AWS Lambda/Azure Functions) is a bonus.

We offer an extensive benefits package to our team including:

• ~22 days holidays + Christmas closure (typically 4 days) & Bank holidays (increasing with service at 5 years – one day each year until you reach 31 days)
• ~ Private Medical Insurance, healthcare cash plan, including dental and Vision
• ~ Life Assurance, Income Protection & Critical Illness Cover
• ~ Enhanced Family Leave
• ~ Interest Free, Tax-Free loans
• ~ Enhanced Pension Scheme
• ~ EAP a range of Mental Health and Wellbeing Support
• ~ Plus loads more… including a wide range of discounts, freebies, and social events!

Our riverside headquarters in Oxford places you a short walk away from the city centre. The city’s train station, just a short walk from our studio, offers frequent services to London, as well as direct routes to major cities like Birmingham, Manchester, and Reading and we also offer free parking at the studio.

Our open-plan office promotes teamwork and innovation, with regular interaction with senior management and other departments, alongside access to free hot drinks, a handy tuck shop onsite and a range of local pubs, cafes and dining options nearby helping make every workday enjoyable!

Whichever team you join at Rebellion we are proud of our open, friendly, and creative atmosphere. As a big indie developer, we have complete creative freedom over our titles which allows us to work on a massive variety of projects across all the major platforms. We foster an inclusive culture where you are encouraged to be yourself, to express your creativity and your talent. We recognise the importance of enjoying what you do and having a healthy work-life balance. We offer a friendly, creative, and relaxed working atmosphere, with sensibly managed projects and a wide variety of benefits and development opportunities for all our teams to ensure you are fully supported with your physical and mental well-being.

We are actively recruiting for a diverse team and continue to add to our culture of growth and inclusion. Rebellion encourages innovation in all areas, and we look forward to hearing how you can help us to be better. If you are interested in working at Rebellion, but this role doesn’t sound quite like you, we’re recruiting for a range of positions across the studio and we’re always happy to receive speculative applications via our website.

This role is only open to applicants who have the permanent right to work in the UK. Applicants must therefore be able to demonstrate their ongoing eligibility to work in the UK without the need for employer sponsorship.