iGame Developer

Searchability®

Birmingham

On-site

GBP 45,000 - 75,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working environment
Career development
Collaborative environment

Job summary

Searchability® invites applications for a Birmingham-based iGame Developer to join a brand-new team in a growing part of our business. You’ll work on engaging graphical gaming content, collaborating with artists and designers to deliver crisp visuals and responsive interactions.

Ideal candidates will write clean TypeScript code, understand PixiJS or similar rendering libraries, and optimise performance across devices.

Qualifications

  • Strong experience with TypeScript.
  • Familiarity with PixiJS or similar 2D rendering libraries.
  • Good understanding of HTML5 and CSS3.
  • Familiarity with game development frameworks.
  • Knowledge of performance optimisation techniques.
  • Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

  • Write clean, maintainable code for browser-based games.
  • Troubleshoot and fix technical issues across platforms.
  • Continuously improve performance and ensure smooth gameplay experiences.

Skills

TypeScript
HTML5
CSS3
Game frameworks
Performance optimization
Debugging

Tools

PixiJS

Job description

KEY POINTS
  • Birmingham-based, full-time role
  • Competitive salary depending on experience
  • Opportunity to join a brand-new team in a growing area of the business
ABOUT THE CLIENT

We’re working with an established UK gaming business that develops engaging gaming content for players across the country.

THE BENEFITS
  • Competitive salary depending on experience
  • Flexible working environment
  • Opportunities for career development and progression
  • Join a new team within a growing area of the business
  • Work on creative, graphical gaming applications
  • Collaborative environment working alongside artists, designers and developers
THE iGAME DEVELOPER ROLE:

You’ll work with PixiJS and related technologies to bring game visuals and interactions to life, collaborating closely with artists, designers and other developers to create smooth and engaging gameplay experiences.

You’ll also be responsible for writing clean, maintainable code, troubleshooting technical issues and continuously improving performance across different platforms.

iGAME DEVELOPER ESSENTIAL SKILLS
  • Strong experience with TypeScript
  • Experience with PixiJS or similar 2D rendering libraries
  • Good understanding of HTML5 and CSS3
  • Familiarity with game development frameworks
  • Knowledge of performance optimisation techniques
  • Strong debugging and problem-solving skills
WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR
  • Passion for gaming and graphical applications
  • Creative approach to problem-solving
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • Comfortable working within a fast-paced development environment
  • Able to work effectively alongside technical and creative teams
TO BE CONSIDERED:

By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit, subject to required skills, your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.

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