About the Role
Join our Game Development crew of 14 skilled individuals and contribute to bringing the best online casino slots to market through your passion for gaming and technical expertise.
Responsibilities
- Translate game design documents into HTML5 game presentations.
- Break down game design features into a Work Breakdown Structure and create JIRA tickets.
- Ensure tasks are manageable within one workweek and align with team estimates.
- Implement game features using TypeScript (latest standard).
- Follow best practices for well-typed and well-documented code.
- Use JavaScript (ECMAScript) only when necessary, documented with JSDoc.
- Work with Git (GitLab as the central repository).
- Commit code at least once per working day to feature branches.
- Follow semantic commit conventions, including ticket ID.
- Submit merge requests when work is completed and defect-free.
- Address feedback from merge request reviewers and escalate disputes if needed.
- Ensure code adheres to Secure Development Principles.
- Integrate static art, animations (Spine), image sequences, and particles.
- Use libraries like PIXI.js for optimal rendering performance.
- Collaborate with Tech Art to optimize assets for efficient implementation.
- Ensure clean, well-documented, and tested code.
- Use browser developer tools to track FPS, memory, CPU/GPU usage, and draw calls.
- Prioritize and fix bugs with utmost urgency.
- Maintain unit and integration test coverage, ensuring communicated line coverage is not reduced.
- Remove dead code and optimize project assets.
- Utilize Webpack for efficient bundling, minification, and optimization.
- Optimize images, text, and assets for a production-ready build.
- Understand and enhance GitLab CI for efficient deployment.
- Ensure games are optimized for HTTP/HTTP2/HTTP3, WebSockets, and other network communications.
- Work closely with Game Producers, Art Directors, and QA.
- Conduct game demos for Product Owners.
- Address QA-reported defects with highest urgency.
- Follow structured development milestones: Alpha and Beta.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of Game Development experience and 5 years overall development.
- Fluent in Typescript and Javascript (ES6) and HTML5/CSS3.
- Highly experienced with PixiJS, Phaser, or equivalent.
- Complete fluency in English, written and spoken.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Experienced with Git, JIRA (or equivalent Issue / Project tracking software), and GSuite.
- Attention to detail, problem-solving, and multitasking skills.
- Experience with Spine animations, including optimization.
Skills
- TypeScript
- JavaScript (ES6)
- HTML5
- CSS3
- Pixi.js
- Phaser
- Git
- GitLab
- JIRA
- GSuite
- Spine animations
- Webpack
- GitLab CI
- WebGL
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking
Location
- Central European Timezone +/-2
Work Type
- Full-time
- Indefinite freelance basis
- Remote-first
Experience Level
- 3 years of Game Development experience
- 5 years overall development experience
Benefits
- Competitive package
- 100% remote-first company
- Best-in-class remote experience
- Dog friendly offices in Berlin and Malta
- Family friendly policies
- Career growth opportunities
- Zestful working environment
- Knowledge sharing opportunities
- Dynamic culture surrounded by industry experts
- Company social events for team bonding
About the Company
- Reshaping the iGaming world with our remote-first approach.
- Releasing thrilling slot games with captivating features and stunning designs every two weeks.
- Fostering co-ownership and real growth in a diverse team.
- BOOMING GAMES has evolved from a shared vision into a leading slot provider, delivering exhilarating mobile and web-based games.
- Drive for innovation shapes an extraordinary gaming experience featuring top-notch gameplay, stunning graphics, and a steadfast commitment to fair and responsible gaming.
- Each game created is a captivating journey blending cutting-edge technology with boundless excitement.
