Junior iGame Developer

Searchability; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible work environment

Career progression

New team

Graphical gaming

Collaborative team

Job summary

Searchability in Birmingham is seeking a Junior iGame Developer to help build browser-based gaming experiences. You will work with JavaScript/TypeScript/Java/C++ across a range of graphical applications.

Join a brand-new team in a growing area of the business, with on-site collaboration with artists, designers and developers, and a competitive salary depending on experience.

This role requires a university degree in a related field and a drive to learn and deliver high-quality code.

Qualifications

• University degree in Computer Science, Physics or related field.
• First or high 2.1 grades preferred.
• Driving licence or ability to commute for a fully on-site role.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimise graphical applications for browser-based games.
• Write clean, maintainable code and troubleshoot issues to improve performance across platforms.

Skills

JavaScript

TypeScript

Java

C++

PixiJS

Education

Bachelors in CS or related

Job description

JUNIOR iGAME DEVELOPER (JAVASCRIPT / TYPESCRIPT / JAVA / C++)

KEY POINTS

• Birmingham-based, full-time role
• Salary £27-30K DOE
• Skills in either - JavaScript / TypeScript / Java / C++ development skills
• 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.

Due to continued growth and expansion within their digital gaming offering, they’re looking for grads and juniors with a background in JavaScript / TypeScript / Java / C++ for a long term career in iGame Development. You will join their Birmingham-based team and help build visually engaging, browser-based gaming experiences.

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 JUNIOR iGAME DEVELOPER ROLE:

As a Junior iGame Developer, you’ll develop and optimise graphical applications for browser-based games.

You’ll work with 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.

JUNIOR iGAME DEVELOPER ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Experience with one of - JavaScript, TypeScript, Java, C++ or other backend technology
• University degree within Computer Science. Physics or related
• First or high 2.1 grades preferred
• Driving licence or ability to commute for a fully on site role.

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

KEY SKILLS

JavaScript, TypeScript, PixiJS, HTML5, CSS3, Web Graphics, Game Development, iGaming, Browser Games, Front End Development, 2D Rendering, Graphical Applications, Performance Optimisation, Gaming, Software Engineering