Web Game Developer

Front-End Web Game Developer

Role Overview

We are looking for a Senior Front-End Web Game Developer to design and build next-generation browser-based casino games such as slots, blackjack, and roulette. This role focuses entirely on front-end development using React and JS-based 2D game frameworks — no back-end work is required.

You will transform game and UX designs into high-performance, visually stunning, and responsive web games that deliver an exceptional gaming experience across desktop and mobile browsers.

Key Technologies

• React (Mandatory) - UI framework for game interfaces and application shells
• JS-Based 2D Game Frameworks (Mandatory) - Experience with frameworks such as PhaserJS, PixiJS, Cocos2d, or similar
• TypeScript - Type-safe development across all codebases

Responsibilities

• Build Web-Based Casino Games: Develop and maintain interactive casino games using React and JS-based 2D game frameworks, applying web development best practices.
• Transform Designs into Code: Convert UI/UX and game design mockups into pixel-perfect, performant implementations.
• Game Architecture: Architect scalable game systems including scene management, asset pipelines, and game state handling, integrated within a React application.
• API Integration: Work with back-end developers to integrate game UI components with APIs, handling real-time data and events efficiently.
• Performance Optimization: Ensure smooth gameplay, optimize asset loading, and resolve performance bottlenecks across devices.
• Debugging & Troubleshooting: Identify and fix bugs, troubleshoot issues, and perform continuous optimizations to ensure seamless gameplay.
• Code Quality: Write high-quality, scalable, and reusable code with clear documentation. Participate in code reviews and maintain consistent coding standards.
• Cross-Browser Compatibility: Conduct thorough testing and ensure compatibility across browsers and devices (desktop and mobile).
• UI/UX Collaboration: Work closely with designers and artists to create engaging, intuitive, and visually polished game interfaces.
• Specification Refinement: Gather and refine technical specifications and requirements based on design, performance, and user experience needs.
• Emerging Technologies: Stay up to date with new technologies, tools, and industry trends to continuously improve development efficiency and product quality.

Requirements

Must-Have

• Experience: 5+ years of professional front-end development experience.
• Portfolio Required: Provide links to playable game demos, GitHub repositories, or video recordings of games you have developed.
• React (Mandatory): Strong experience with React for building complex, scalable user interfaces.
• Game Development (Mandatory): Proven experience building games using any JS-based 2D game framework (e.g., PhaserJS, PixiJS, Cocos2d, or similar).
• JavaScript/TypeScript: Expert-level proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Performance Optimization: Expertise in web performance techniques, including asset optimization, caching, lazy loading, and memory management for games.
• Cross-Browser Testing: Skilled in testing and debugging across multiple browsers and devices.
• Coding Principles: We value clean, maintainable code. Candidates should demonstrate understanding of YAGNI, KISS, and DRY.
• English Proficiency: Professional workplace English skills are essential. You will communicate daily with English-speaking colleagues, participate in technical discussions, write documentation, and collaborate in code reviews.

Should-Have

• Core Web Technologies: Strong foundation in HTML5, CSS3, modern CSS (Flexbox, Grid, CSS-in-JS), responsive design, and accessibility standards (WAI-ARIA).
• Build Tools: Experience with modern build tools (Webpack, Vite, or similar).
• Design Principles: Understanding of typography, color theory, and layout to produce visually appealing and user-friendly game UIs.
• Design Tools: Basic proficiency in Figma, Photoshop, or similar tools for working with design assets.
• Tools & Workflow: Proficient with version control (Git), CI/CD pipelines, and agile development practices.
• Collaboration: Excellent communication skills for working with designers, artists, and remote engineering teams.

Nice-to-Have

• PhaserJS: Experience with PhaserJS is a bonus.
• iGaming Experience: Previous experience developing casino or online gaming titles (slots, blackjack, roulette, etc.) is a strong advantage.
• Regulatory Awareness: Familiarity with iGaming regulations and compliance environments (e.g., UKGC, MGA, Australian regulations).
• UI/UX Sensitivity: Proven ability to implement user-friendly, aesthetically refined interfaces for interactive web games.
• Testing & Analytics: Experience with front-end testing (Jest, Cypress) and analytics for monitoring user behavior and engagement.
• State Management: Experience with state management solutions (Redux, Zustand, or similar) for complex game states.
• Graphics & Animation: Experience implementing and optimizing game animations using Canvas, WebGL, or tools like Spine and Lottie.
• Multiple Game Frameworks: Experience with more than one game framework (PhaserJS, PixiJS, Cocos2d, etc.).
• Full-Stack Awareness: Basic understanding of back-end concepts (APIs, databases, authentication) for effective integration.

Portfolio Requirements

Your portfolio should demonstrate:

1. Playable Game Demos - Links to games we can play in the browser
2. Code Samples - GitHub repositories or code snippets showing your architecture decisions
3. Video Recordings - If playable demos are not available, provide video walkthroughs of your games
4. Technical Documentation - Brief descriptions of your role, technologies used, and challenges solved

We are particularly interested in seeing:

• Games built with any JS-based 2D game framework
• React-based game UIs or applications
• Examples of smooth animations and transitions
• Evidence of performance optimization
• Clean, well-structured code

As an Australian-based company with English-speaking colleagues, fluency in English is essential for success in our work.