Frontend Software Engineer - Games - remote

Posted 3 years ago
Stack Overflow

We’re looking for a Software Engineer with a passion for online casino slot games to take new ideas and bring them to life in playable prototypes as well as build tools that others will thank you for. In this newly created role, you will be part of our five-person Math Department and have the chance to contribute your skills from the start.

Responsibilities

  • Translate game design documents into prototypes of gameplay ideas and features
  • Implement animated 2D objects, audio, and game / feature logic
  • Collaborate with game designers, mathematicians, frontend and backend developers, product owners and others
  • Translate tool requirements into user friendly, robust tools
  • Balance speed of prototyping with good software engineering practices
  • Document and maintain code, fix bugs and resolve problems
  • Research in the online casino industry

Requirements

  • At least 1 year of Game Development experience and 3 years of development overall
  • Fluent in Typescript and Javascript (ES6) and HTML5/CSS3
  • Highly experienced with PixiJS, CreateJS, 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

Nice to have

  • Experience with WebGL or other graphics programming API
  • Casino slot player
  • Creativity
  • Experience with Ruby
  • Background in statically typed languages
  • Experience with React