Junior iGame Developer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible working

Career development

New team

Creative gaming

Collaborative work

Job summary

Searchability in Birmingham is looking for a Junior iGame Developer to help build browser-based gaming experiences. You’ll work on graphical applications using JavaScript, TypeScript, Java or C++ and collaborate with artists, designers and developers to bring visuals to life.

Join a brand-new team within a growing area of the business, write clean code, optimise performance and learn alongside a creative, cross-disciplinary group.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Experience with browser-based graphics/applications is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimise graphical applications for browser-based games.
• Collaborate with artists, designers and other developers to deliver engaging gameplay.
• Write clean, maintainable code and troubleshoot issues across platforms.

Skills

JavaScript

TypeScript

Java

C++

Education

University degree in Computer Science

Physics or related

Tools

PixiJS

HTML5

CSS3

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