Lead 2D JavaScript Game Developer

PRADEEPIT CONSULTING SERVICES PVT LTD; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A gaming development company is seeking an experienced JavaScript Game Developer to lead a team and create interactive games. The role requires a minimum of 6 years of experience and proficiency in JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3, along with knowledge of Phaser and CreateJS. Candidates will mentor junior developers and ensure adherence to industry standards. This position is ideal for those passionate about game development and eager to work in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of experience as a JavaScript Game Developer.
• Proficiency in JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, Phaser, and CreateJS.
• Strong understanding of game development principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead the game development team and mentor junior developers.
• Develop interactive games using JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create appealing game assets.
• Ensure adherence to best practices and industry standards.

Skills

JavaScript

HTML5

CSS3

Phaser

CreateJS

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Git

GreenSock Animation Platform (GSAP)

Anime.js

Job description

Overview

Start Date: Immediate

Duration: 3 months extendable

Working shift timing: India shift

Selection Process: Technical Round followed by Practice Round.

Responsibilities

• Lead the game development team: Provide technical leadership and guidance to the game development team. Collaborate with artists, designers, and other developers to define game mechanics, features, and project requirements. Mentor and provide support to junior developers, conducting code reviews and providing constructive feedback. Coordinate tasks and ensure timely delivery of high-quality game projects. Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment within the team.
• Develop interactive and engaging games: Utilize JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3 to develop games with high interactivity and engagement. Implement mathematics algorithms for collision detection, physics simulations, and other game mechanics. Optimize game performance for different platforms and devices. Stay up-to-date with emerging game development technologies and techniques, and research and implement them as appropriate. Integrate game environments with back-end systems and APIs (nice-to-have).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams: Work closely with artists, designers, and other developers to create visually appealing game assets and graphics. Coordinate with back-end developers to integrate game functionality with server-side systems. Collaborate with QA/testers to ensure high-quality game performance and resolve any issues.
• Ensure adherence to best practices and industry standards: Stay up-to-date with industry trends, best practices, and advancements in game development. Apply software engineering principles and design patterns in game development. Utilize version control systems (e.g., Git) and collaborative development workflows. Apply strong problem-solving and debugging skills to identify and resolve issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or related field.
• Relevant coursework in Mathematics for Game Developers and Physics for Game Developers.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience as a JavaScript Game Developer or similar role, with demonstrated experience in leading game development projects.
• Proficiency in JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, Phaser and CreateJS - MUST HAVE
• Strong understanding of game development principles, best practices, and mathematics for game development, including collision detection algorithms, physics simulations for velocity and motion, vector and matrix operations, and trigonometry and calculus for game mechanics.
• Experience with game engines/frameworks such as Phaser, CreateJS, or similar.
• Good understanding of CSS3 and JS Animation frameworks like GreenSock Animation Platform (GSAP) or Anime.js to support 2D game development

Nice to have

• Knowledge of software engineering principles and design patterns.
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and collaborative development workflows.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration within multidisciplinary teams.