Game Developer

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Job Description

About Spellzee


Spellzee


interactive, browser-based educational games


technically strong game developer


Position Overview


Game Developer

game designer

This role offers creative freedom, ownership, and the opportunity to help shape Spellzee’s upcoming game-based learning ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities


  • Design, develop, and deploy

    2D web-based educational games

    using

    HTML5, JavaScript, and Phaser (or similar frameworks)

    .
  • Collaborate with the game designer to translate storyboards, art, and game mechanics into interactive playable experiences.
  • Implement and optimize

    animations, sounds, physics, and collisions

    for smooth gameplay.
  • Ensure games are

    responsive and optimized

    for browsers on desktop, tablet, and mobile.
  • Integrate

    APIs and Firebase

    for saving scores, progress, and analytics.
  • Maintain clean, modular, and reusable code structures for scalability.
  • Debug, test, and continuously improve performance, usability, and user experience.
  • Work with designers to integrate and optimize sprites, atlases, and other assets.

Required Technical Skills


Languages & Core Technologies

  • Proficiency in

    JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5 Canvas, and CSS3

    .
  • Strong command of

    game loops, rendering, and event handling

    .
  • Understanding of

    collision detection, physics, and frame optimization

    .

Frameworks & Engines

  • Hands-on experience with

    Phaser.js

    (preferred) or

    Godot (HTML export)

    .
  • Knowledge of

    Pixi.js

    ,

    Construct 3

    , or similar web-based 2D engines is a plus.

Backend & Data

  • Experience integrating with

    Firebase / Supabase / REST APIs

    for game data and analytics.
  • Familiarity with

    Node.js / Express

    is an advantage.

Audio & Animation

  • Working knowledge of

    Howler.js

    or HTML5 Audio for sound effects.
  • Understanding of sprite sheets, frame-based animation, and skeletal animation tools like

    Spine

    or

    DragonBones

    .

Build & Deployment Tools

  • Experience using

    Git / GitHub

    for version control.
  • Familiarity with

    Webpack / Vite / Parcel

    for game bundling and optimization.
  • Comfortable deploying on

    Netlify / Vercel / AWS S3

    .

Optimization & Testing

  • Performance profiling using

    Chrome DevTools / Lighthouse

    .
  • Asset management (compression, lazy loading, and preloading).
  • Responsive layout and performance testing across devices.

Preferred Skills

  • Experience embedding games into

    React / Next.js

    environments.
  • Familiarity with

    TypeScript

    for structured game development.
  • Exposure to

    Google Analytics / Firebase Analytics

    for gameplay insights.
  • Understanding of

    UI/UX principles for children’s interfaces

    (large tap zones, vibrant colors, instant feedback).
  • Optional: Basic familiarity with

    speech synthesis or recognition APIs

    (for phonics / reading-based games).

Who You Are

  • A passionate and self-motivated developer who enjoys building interactive experiences.
  • Excited about combining

    technology + education + creativity

    .
  • Capable of taking full ownership of projects and delivering independently.
  • Eager to work in a

    fast-paced, innovation-driven startup

    where your work has visible impact.

Why Join Spellzee

  • Build real products used by hundreds of children every week.
  • Work directly with the

    founding team and game designer

    — flat hierarchy, fast execution.
  • Freedom to experiment with new technologies and game mechanics.
  • Opportunity to build your

    portfolio of published educational games

    .
  • Be part of a mission-driven company changing how kids learn

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