Senior Games Developer - PixiJS

Harvey Nash; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A global gaming company based in the UK is seeking a Senior HTML5 Games Developer to produce high-quality games. With a salary range of £60,000-£75,000, this role offers a flexible working environment and the possibility to progress into leadership positions. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with Typescript and HTML5, as well as knowledge of modern JavaScript frameworks like PixiJS or Phaser. Benefits include a strong bonus scheme and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Mature, flexible working environment

Strong Bonus Scheme (20% quarterly)

Private Medical Insurance

Perk Scheme

Qualifications

• Excellent experience with well-structured frontend architecture.
• Collaborative spirit and confidence in handling multiple projects.
• Senior level experience with opportunities for leadership.

Responsibilities

• Produce three games a month.
• Contribute to various projects in a collaborative environment.
• Expand leadership capabilities as you progress within the company.

Skills

Strong commercial experience with Typescript and HTML5

Experience with PixiJS, Phaser or other JavaScript frameworks

Proficient knowledge of animation techniques using WebGL or Canvas 2D APIs

Job description

HTML5 Games Developer - Pixi.JS

£60,000-£75,000

Oxford – Flexible / Remote

Harvey Nash have partnered with a global business well established within the online gaming / gambling industry who have ambitious growth plans. The company has a wide array of clients ranging from independent gaming studios to the world’s largest online casinos delivered into by teams across UK, Canada, South Africa, and China.

The successful Frontend HTML5 Developer will be a key player in producing 3 games a month! The main requirements of the role are excellent experience on well‑structured frontend architecture. You don't need to have previous industry experience but being collaborative and confident working on multiple projects is important. The role is at Senior level so there will be opportunities to take on additional responsibilities at a lead level if that is of interest. Should you choose, this role will allow you to expand your leadership capabilities as you progress in the company.

The team tends to go into the office once a month.

The ideal skillset of the Senior Frontend HTML5 Developer

• Strong commercial experience working with Typescript and HTML5
• Experience with PixiJS, Phaser or other JavaScript gaming / animation frameworks
• Proficient knowledge of animation techniques using WebGL or Canvas 2D APIs.

Benefits provided by the clients

• A mature, flexible working environment
• Strong Bonus Scheme (20% of 1 month’s salary paid out every quarter)
• Private Medical Insurance / DIS benefit.
• Perk Scheme

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