Senior Game Developer

The role

The Senior Game Developer will develop and optimise game features with a focus on performance. You will work closely with the game engine and build tools to improve development efficiency.

What you will do

• Develop and optimise game features with a strong focus on performance (FPS, CPU usage)
• Work closely with the game engine, contributing to its evolution and improvements
• Propose and implement efficient algorithms and technical solutions
• Design and write unit tests to ensure code quality and stability
• Build tools and scripts to improve development efficiency
• Collaborate with a team of developers
• Actively participate in the Engineering Community, sharing knowledge and ideas

Required qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in JavaScript UI client development in a commercial environment
• Strong expertise in TypeScript and modern JavaScript (ES6+)
• Solid understanding of Canvas/WebGL rendering cycles
• Deep understanding of the Event Loop and synchronous vs asynchronous approaches
• Experience in cross-browser development
• Strong knowledge of OOP principles and game programming patterns
• Experience with Git
• Strong communication skills
• Collaborative mindset
• Product-first approach
• Proactive attitude
• Self-sufficient, results-driven, and eager to learn

Nice to have

• Understanding of performance optimisation, memory management, and threading
• Experience in game development
• Familiarity with Spine animations and TexturePacker
• Experience with GitHub Actions and CI/CD processes
• Experience with unit testing frameworks
• Familiarity with Jira and Confluence
• Basic knowledge of Vue
• Experience in full-stack development
• Understanding of Scrum workflows

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Quarterly Bonuses
• Unlimited Paid Time Off
• Unlimited Paid Sick Leave
• Remote & Flexible Working
• Private Medical Insurance
• Financial Support for Life Events
• Professional Development Budget
• International Exposure
• Regular Company Events

Before you apply

• HR Interview (30-45 min)
• Technical interview with live coding (up to 90 min)
• Final Interview with C-level (60 min)

About the company

playson is a company where the team values ownership, creativity, and speed.