Lead Game Developer

Job Description

Your influential mission. You will...  

• Develop and support frontend and backend parts of casino games using our internal framework (TypeScript + Pixi.js + GSAP)
• Learn and work with an internal game framework built in TypeScript
• Implement animations, UI interactions, and game logic
• Write robust and maintainable code
• Collaborate closely with international teams (Ukraine, Estonia, Israel, Bulgaria)
• Proactively contribute ideas to improve framework and development processes
• Be the main technical go to person for Front End and Backend Development (Java)
• Mentor junior level developers
• Perform code reviews, architectural decisions and server-client estimations

Qualifications

Components for success. You have...

• A formal degree in Software Engineering, Information Technology, or an equivalent field
• 5+ years of commercial experience in frontend and backend game development
• Experience with Pixi.js or other 2D rendering/game engines (Phaser, Three.js, etc.)
• Knowledge of GSAP or similar animation libraries
• Experience in Mobile/Web development projects
• Familiarity with npm, Browserify, Gulp, Lerna
• Experience with Git or other version control systems
• Java development experience

Additional Information

CASINO UNIT 

Casino products are the flagship of Playtech’s products, offering an industry-leading selection of online games together with a state-of-the-art platform for seamless integration with our business customers’ websites. We ensure to deliver a thrilling web experience content library that includes a slot, table/card, fixed odds games, and more. Some of the movie and entertainment brands we have collaborated with, include DC, MGM, and NBC Universal. Casino Unit is represented in the following locations: Estonia, Bulgaria, and Ukraine and includes around 300 great employees in total, who build the most extensive games portfolio across the industry. 

Playtech is an equal opportunities employer. Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams. We celebrate differences and encourage everyone to join us and be themselves at work.