Senior HTML5 Game Developer — Remote-First Slots

Booming Games; Town of Montana (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

We’re a 100% remote-first company, 200

Competitive package

Dog friendly offices in Berlin and MAL

Job summary

Booming Games is seeking a skilled Frontend Game Developer to join our 14-person development crew, reporting to the Team Lead Frontend Games. You will translate GDDs into HTML5 game presentations and implement features using TypeScript, with PixiJS/Phaser for rendering.

Collaboration with Game Producers, Art Directors, and QA ensures smooth, production-ready builds. We value clean, well-documented code, security, and efficient asset integration.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of Game Development experience and 5 years overall development.
• Fluent in Typescript and Javascript (ES6) and HTML5/CSS3.
• Highly experienced with PixiJS, Phaser, or equivalent.
• Complete fluency in English, written and spoken.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Experienced with Git, JIRA (or equivalent Issue / Project tracking software), and GSuite.
• Attention to detail, problem-solving, and multitasking skills.
• Experience with Spine animations, including optimisation.

Responsibilities

• Translate game design documents (GDD) into HTML5 game presentations.
• Break down GDD features into a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and create JIRA tickets.
• Ensure tasks are manageable within a maximum of one workweek and align with team estimates.
• Implement game features and functionality using TypeScript (latest standard).
• Follow best practices, ensuring well-typed and well-documented code.
• Use JavaScript (ECMAScript) only when necessary, documented with JSDoc.
• Integrate static art, animations (Spine), image sequences, and particles.
• Use libraries like PIXI.js for optimal rendering performance.
• Collaborate with Tech Art to optimise assets for efficient implementation.
• Ensure code adheres to Secure Development Principles.
• Utilise Webpack for efficient bundling, minification, and optimisation.
• Understand and enhance GitLab CI for efficient deployment.
• Ensure games are optimised for HTTP/HTTP2/HTTP3, WebSockets, and other network communications to enhance player experience.
• Work closely with Game Producers, Art Directors, and QA to ensure smooth development.
• Conduct game demos for Product Owners.
• Address QA-reported defects with highest urgency.
• Follow milestones: Alpha, Beta.

Skills

TypeScript

JavaScript (ES6)

HTML5

CSS3

English

Communication

Tools

PixiJS

Phaser

GitLab

JIRA

Webpack

Spine

Job description

Booming Games is seeking a skilled Frontend Game Developer to join our 14-person development crew, reporting to the Team Lead Frontend Games. You will translate GDDs into HTML5 game presentations and implement features using TypeScript, with PixiJS/Phaser for rendering.

Collaboration with Game Producers, Art Directors, and QA ensures smooth, production-ready builds. We value clean, well-documented code, security, and efficient asset integration.