Senior Frontend (HTML5) Game Developer (Remote)

McNally Recruitment Ltd; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Senior Frontend Game Developer with strong skills in HTML5 and TypeScript, based in or near Oxford. You will develop casino slot games, collaborating with teams to ensure high-quality user experiences. A passion for gaming or a background in the casino industry is preferred. This role offers a flexible remote work schedule with a requirement to attend the office once a month.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience working with HTML5 and TypeScript in a mobile and desktop environment.
• Experience with JavaScript gaming/animation frameworks such as PixiJS or Phaser.
• Proficient knowledge of animation techniques using WebGL or Canvas 2D APIs.
• Solid experience with source control platforms and tools like GIT and SVN.

Responsibilities

• Implement and tune high-quality, optimized, maintainable code within a framework.
• Collaborate with designers and developers for optimal game performance.
• Work as part of a team on the development of casino slot games.

Skills

HTML5

TypeScript

PixiJS

Phaser

WebGL

Canvas 2D APIs

GIT

SVN

CSS

PostCSS

SASS/SCSS

JavaScript build tools

Education

Maths, statistics, or physics background

3D development experience

Job description

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Frontend (HTML5) Game Developer based in or near Oxford, UK, as you will be required to work in the Oxford office 1 day per month; otherwise, you will be working remotely. The candidate will be responsible for implementing and tuning high-quality, optimised, maintainable code within a framework, ensuring the best user experience imaginable.

It is preferred, although not mandatory, that you have a background in developing games and software for the casino industry.

Behavioural Competency

You will have the ability to work as a part of a team responsible for the development of casino slot games, liaising with the creative department to ensure that what you deliver is optimal, on time and defect-free. You will collaborate with designers and other developers to ensure that games are performant within our platform and operable on all platforms, mobile and desktop.

Mandatory Skills

• 5 years of experience working with HTML5 and TypeScript in a mobile and desktop environment
• Experience with PixiJS, Phaser or other JavaScript gaming/animation frameworks
• Proficient knowledge of animation techniques using WebGL or Canvas 2D APIs
• Solid experience working with source control platforms and tools such as GIT and SVN

Nice to have Skills

• Knowledge of CSS, PostCSS, and SASS/SCSS
• Knowledge of CSS frameworks (Tailwind, Bootstrap etc) and responsive design techniques
• Passion for technologies and a desire to remain up to date with the latest skills
• Ideally a maths, statistics or physics background, or 3D development experience
• Excellent knowledge of platform-specific and cross-platform capabilities and constraints
• Experience with JavaScript build tools (e.g. Gulp, Vite, Rollup)
• Have the ability to analyse and understand frameworks and functionality to ensure optimal experiences within a mobile-first development approach
• Experience with logging and analysis tools to quickly diagnose errors (Elasticsearch, Rollbar, Sentry)
• Great communication skills as a core member of an internationally based team