‍Key Responsibilities:

Game Development & Optimization

• Design, develop, and optimize browser-based games using JavaScript, TypeScript, and PIXI.js/Cocos.
• Implement and refine rendering, UI/UX, and gameplay features to deliver immersive and engaging game experiences.
• Apply object-oriented programming (OOP) principles to create scalable, modular, and maintainable game code.
• Continuously enhance and iterate on game design and functionality based on user feedback and playtesting results.

Collaboration & Specification Implementation

• Collaborate closely with designers, product teams, and other stakeholders to translate game specifications into fully realized features.
• Ensure a seamless and intuitive user experience through strong UX understanding and consistent interface design.

Performance, Scalability & Code Quality

• Develop and maintain efficient, high-performance codebases optimized for cross-platform compatibility and scalability.
• Analyze and optimize algorithms to ensure optimal performance and low computational complexity.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code that adheres to modern JavaScript standards (ES5/ES6).
• Ensure adherence to security best practices in the development of web-based games.

Tools & Workflow

• Build and maintain asset pipelines using task runners and bundlers such as Grunt, Gulp, and Webpack.
• Integrate game logic with external systems, APIs, and third-party services as needed.
• Use version control systems like Git for effective code management, collaboration, and deployment workflows.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in game development using JavaScript and TypeScript.
• Proven hands-on experience with PIXI.js/Cocos, WebGL, HTML5, and CSS, specifically in the context of game development.
• Solid understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles.
• Practical experience with game-related content formats such as JSON and XML.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on optimizing game performance.
• Experience with algorithm design and evaluating algorithmic complexity.

Platform & Tools

• Experience developing games for both desktop and mobile platforms.
• Familiarity with modern front-end build tools and workflows, including webpack, Grunt, and Gulp.
• Understanding and use of state management tools like Redux.
• Proficiency with Git and adherence to version control best practices.

UX, UI & Game Design Sensibility

• Strong grasp of UX/UI principles with a player-first mindset.
• Ability to design and build intuitive, engaging game interfaces and interactions.
• A strong product mindset with the ability to empathize with users and craft meaningful game experiences.