Senior Game Developer

AuraPlayer; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Aura Play is an iGaming game provider delivering original HTML5 games worldwide. We are seeking a Senior Game Developer to join our team and create high-quality, performant games for desktop and mobile browsers.

You will own games from concept through production, collaborating with designers, artists, backend developers and QA to deliver polished titles. The role supports remote/hybrid work and offers opportunities to influence architecture and standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional game development experience.
• Strong experience with TypeScript / JavaScript.
• Hands-on PixiJS expertise.
• Solid WebGL and browser-based rendering knowledge.
• Experience building HTML5 games from start to production.
• Familiar with game loops, state management, animation systems, and asset management.
• Knowledge of cross-browser compatibility and mobile performance.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop HTML5 games using PixiJS, TypeScript and WebGL.
• Build reusable game systems, components, and frameworks.
• Implement game mechanics, animations, UI, transitions, effects, and interactions.
• Collaborate with designers, artists, backend developers and QA to bring games from concept to production.
• Integrate game logic with backend APIs and services.
• Optimize games for mobile and desktop browsers.
• Mentor junior and mid-level developers when required.

Skills

PixiJS

TypeScript / JavaScript

WebGL rendering

HTML5 game development

Game loops & state management

Performance optimization

Git / GitHub workflows

RNG / game logic

Tools

Node.js

REST APIs

WebSockets

AWS

GSAP

Spine 2D

Job description

Aura Play is an iGaming game provider developing and delivering original games for operators, aggregators, and gaming platforms worldwide.

We are looking for a Senior Game Developer to join our game development team and help build high-quality, performant, and engaging HTML5 games across desktop and mobile platforms.

Company: Aura Play

Job Type: Full-time

Experience: 5+ years

Location: Remote / Hybrid

Industry: iGaming / Online Gaming

About Aura Play

Aura Play is an iGaming game provider developing and delivering original games for operators, aggregators, and gaming platforms worldwide.

We are looking for a Senior Game Developer to join our game development team and help build high-quality, performant, and engaging HTML5 games across desktop and mobile platforms.

What you'll do

• Design and develop HTML5 games using PixiJS, TypeScript and WebGL.
• Build reusable and scalable game systems, components, and frameworks.
• Implement game mechanics, animations, UI, transitions, effects, and interactions.
• Work closely with Game Designers, Artists, Backend Developers and QA to bring games from concept to production.
• Integrate game logic with backend APIs and game/RGS services.
• Optimize games for mobile and desktop browsers, including performance, memory usage, rendering and loading times.
• Implement responsive layouts for different screen sizes and orientations.
• Work with sprites, sprite sheets, texture atlases, Spine animations and particle effects.
• Implement audio, animations, game states, bonus features and user interactions.
• Integrate RNG/game logic services and ensure correct communication between the frontend game and backend systems.
• Debug complex gameplay and rendering issues across browsers and devices.
• Review code and maintain high development standards.
• Help establish reusable architecture and coding standards for future Aura Play games.
• Mentor junior and mid-level developers when required.

Required Skills

• 5+ years of professional game development experience.
• Strong experience with TypeScript / JavaScript.
• Strong hands-on experience with PixiJS.
• Solid understanding of WebGL and browser-based rendering.
• Strong knowledge of HTML5 game development.
• Experience building games from start to production.
• Strong understanding of:
• Game loops
• State management
• Animation systems
• Collision/interactions
• Asset management
• Event systems
• Responsive scaling
• Performance optimization
• Experience with Git and modern development workflows.
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.
• Good understanding of mobile browser limitations and cross-browser compatibility.

Nice to Have

• Experience in iGaming / casino / slot game development.
• Experience with RGS or game-server integrations.
• Experience with Spine 2D animations.
• Experience with GSAP or similar animation libraries.
• Experience with Node.js.
• Experience working with REST APIs or WebSockets.
• Experience with AWS / cloud-based game deployments.
• Experience with automated testing and CI/CD.
• Knowledge of casino game mechanics such as Slots, Blackjack, Roulette, Baccarat, Crash and Instant Games.
• Experience with RNG-based games and mathematical game logic.

Technical Stack

Frontend / Game Engine

• TypeScript
• JavaScript
• PixiJS
• WebGL
• HTML5
• CSS

Animation & Graphics

• Spine
• GSAP
• Sprite Sheets / Texture Atlases
• Particle Systems

Backend / Integration

• Node.js
• REST APIs
• WebSockets
• RGS / Game APIs

Development

• Git
• GitHub
• CI/CD
• AWS

What we're looking for

We're looking for someone who can own a game from development through production, not just implement individual features.

You should be comfortable working independently, making technical decisions, reviewing architecture, solving performance problems, and collaborating with designers and artists to deliver polished games.

• If you're passionate about game development and want to help build the next generation of iGaming titles, we'd love to hear from you.