Senior JavaScript Developer

Aristocrat; City Of London; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gaming technology company is seeking a JavaScript Developer for their Remote Gaming Platform. You'll develop functionalities ensuring smooth integration and optimal performance, while collaborating closely with teams. Ideal candidates should have 5+ years of experience, a passion for clean code, and skills in JavaScript and CSS. A robust benefits package and global career opportunities await.

Benefits

Robust benefits package

Global career opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a professional setting.
• Proven consistency in delivering high-quality work.
• A dedication to continuous learning and professional development.
• Passion for clean semantic markup with attention to detail.
• Comprehensive understanding of UI development, usability, and accessibility principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop new functionalities for the Remote Gaming Platform.
• Collaborate with QAs and Product Owners to deliver features.
• Write and maintain clean, well-documented, performant code.
• Perform detailed code reviews.
• Train and mentor junior developers.

Skills

CSS

Node.js

Vanilla JavaScript ES5 and ES6

JavaScript libraries (e.g., Vue, Angular, React)

JavaScript build systems (e.g., webpack, gulp, browserify, babel, grunt)

Software testing practices (unit, functional, integration testing, TDD)

Tools

TypeScript

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Aristocrat is focused on improving lives through play. Join our Bakeneko Team as a JavaScript Developer for the Remote Gaming Platform (RGP), developing exceptional games that smoothly connect with operators worldwide. Dive into innovative technology to deliver thrilling gaming experiences globally!

What You’ll Do

• Develop new functionalities for the Remote Gaming Platform to guarantee smooth integration and optimal performance.
• Collaborate with QAs and Product Owners to deliver fantastic features to our customers.
• Write and maintain clean, well-documented, performant, and scalable code.
• Perform detailed code reviews, offering constructive feedback to maintain code quality.
• Train, mentor, and encourage junior developers, setting high standards for development practices.
• Proactively identify and resolve complex technical challenges and performance bottlenecks.
• Lead the development, architecture, and construction of complex user interfaces and frontend components.
• Support the architect and product owner, bridging the gap between requirements and work required by the team.
• Collaborate closely with UI/UX designers and backend engineers to define and implement comprehensive frontend solutions.
• Communicate technical solutions and challenges to non-technical peers.

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of experience in a professional setting.
• Proven consistency in delivering high-quality work.
• A dedication to continuous learning and professional development.
• Passion for clean semantic markup with attention to detail.
• Comprehensive understanding of UI development, usability, and accessibility principles.
• Collaborates effectively with colleagues to engage in productive discussions.
• Competence in web performance standards and industry-wide procedures.
• Experience with CSS, CSS preprocessors, HTML5, Node.js, and Vanilla JavaScript ES5 and ES6.
• Familiarity with at least 2 major JavaScript libraries or frameworks (e.g., Vue, Angular, React).
• Experience with JavaScript build systems (e.g., webpack, gulp, browserify, babel, grunt).
• Good software testing practices (unit, functional, integration testing, TDD).
• Desirable: Experience with TypeScript, command line scripting, and DevOps tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, GoCD and Ansible.

Join us and be a part of a forward-thinking team that is committed to developing outstanding gaming experiences. We are eager to observe how you can support our mission of spreading happiness through the power of play!

Why Aristocrat?

Aristocrat is a world leader in gaming content and technology, and a top-tier publisher of free-to-play mobile games. We deliver great performance for our B2B customers and bring joy to the lives of the millions of people who love to play our casino and mobile games. And while we focus on fun, we never forget our responsibilities. We strive to lead the way in responsible gameplay, and to lift the bar in company governance, employee wellbeing and sustainability. We’re a diverse business united by shared values and an inspiring mission to bring joy to life through the power of play.

We aim to create an environment where individual differences are valued, and all employees have the opportunity to realize their potential. We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, cultural background, disability status or LGBTQ+ identity. EEO M/F/D/V

• World Leader in Gaming Entertainment
• Robust benefits package
• Global career opportunities

Our Values

• All about the Player
• Talent Unleashed
• Collective Brilliance
• Good Business Good Citizen

Travel Expectations

None

Additional Information

At this time, we are unable to sponsor work visas for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the job posting location for this position on a full-time basis without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.