Position: Lead 2D JavaScript Game Developer
Remote: Yes
Start Date: Immediate
Duration: 3 months extendable
Number of positions: 1
Experience: 6+ Years
Working shift timing: India shift
Selection Process: Technical Round followed by Practice Round.
Job Description: Please find below
- highly skilled and experienced Lead 2D JavaScript Game Developer to
join our team. - As the Lead, you will not only be responsible for developing interactive and
engaging games using JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3 but also for leading and collaborating
with other team members and cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate is passionate about
game development has a strong background in mathematics for collision detection and
velocity physics, and has experience in leading game development projects.
Responsibilities:
1. Lead the game development team:
o Provide technical leadership and guidance to the game development team.
o Collaborate with artists, designers, and other developers to define game
mechanics, features, and project requirements.
o Mentor and provide support to junior developers, conducting code reviews and
providing constructive feedback.
o Coordinate tasks and ensure timely delivery of high-quality game projects.
o Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment within the team.
2. Develop interactive and engaging games:
o Utilize JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3 to develop games with high
interactivity and engagement.
o Implement mathematics algorithms for collision detection, physics
simulations, and other game mechanics.
o Optimize game performance for different platforms and devices.
o Stay up-to-date with emerging game development technologies and
techniques, and research and implement them as appropriate.
o Integrate game environments with back-end systems and APIs (nice-to-have).
3. Collaborate with cross-functional teams:
o Work closely with artists, designers, and other developers to create visually
appealing game assets and graphics.
o Coordinate with back-end developers to integrate game functionality with
server-side systems.
o Collaborate with QA/testers to ensure high-quality game performance and
resolve any issues.
4. Ensure adherence to best practices and industry standards:
o Stay up-to-date with industry trends, best practices, and advancements in game
development.
o Apply software engineering principles and design patterns in game
development.
o Utilize version control systems (e.g., Git) and collaborative development
workflows.
o Apply strong problem-solving and debugging skills to identify and resolve
issues.
Requirements:
1. Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or related field.
2. Relevant coursework in Mathematics for Game Developers and Physics for Game
Developers.
3. Minimum of 6 years of experience as a JavaScript Game Developer or similar role,
with demonstrated experience in leading game development projects.
4. Proficiency in JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, Phaser and CreateJS - MUST HAVE - 5. Strong understanding of game development principles, best practices, and
mathematics for game development, including collision detection algorithms, physics
simulations for velocity and motion, vector and matrix operations, and trigonometry
and calculus for game mechanics.
6. Experience with game engines/frameworks such as Phaser, CreateJS, or similar.
7. Good understanding of CSS3 and JS Animation frameworks like GreenSock
Animation Platform (GSAP) or Anime.js to support 2D game development - GOOD TO HAVE
8. Knowledge of software engineering principles and design patterns.
9. Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and collaborative development
workflows.
10. Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
11. Effective communication and collaboration within multidisciplinary teams.
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