HTML Developer

Betting Jobs is working with a successful iGaming group, with offices in South Africa & London, looking to hire an experienced HTML Developer to join their B2B game studio.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain interactive, game‑like UI components using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for a mobile first environment
• Implement gamification elements such as: Progress indicators and meters, Persistent states (e.g. collected items, activated features), Animations, transitions & visual feedback and Reward and unlock sequences.
• Translate UI and interaction designs into high‑quality, responsive layouts
• Work with designers to refine timing, motion, and visual clarity of interactive elements
• Understand and comprehend CMS systems to facilitate the building of the gamification
• Ensure interfaces perform smoothly across all platforms and devices
• Maintain clean, modular, and reusable front‑end code
• Debug and optimise interactive elements for performance and stability

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript (ES6+)
• Experience building interactive UI components, not just static pages
• Solid understanding of CSS animations, transitions, and transforms
• Familiarity with managing UI state and dynamic updates
• Experience with responsive design and mobile‑first development
• Ability to work accurately from design mockups and interaction specs
• Comfortable collaborating in a multidisciplinary team environment

Nice to Have

• Experience working on games, gamified products, or interactive media
• Familiarity with canvas, SVG animations, or lightweight animation libraries
• Experience with frameworks or tooling (e.g. React, Vue, or similar)
• Understanding of game UX principles (player feedback, anticipation, reward timing)
• Interest in game mechanics, player psychology, or interactive storytelling