Start Date: Immediate
Duration: 3 months extendable
Working shift timing: India shift
Selection Process: Technical Round followed by Practice Round.
- 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:
-
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. -
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). -
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. -
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:
-
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
or related field. - Relevant coursework in
Mathematics for Game Developers and Physics for Game
Developers.
- Minimum of
6 years
of experience as a JavaScript Game Developer or similar role, with demonstrated experience in leading game development projects. - Proficiency in
JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3,
Phaser and CreateJS -
MUST HAVE - 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. - Experience with game engines/frameworks such as
Phaser, CreateJS
, or similar. - Good understanding of
CSS3 and JS Animation frameworks like GreenSock
Animation Platform (GSAP) or Anime.js
to support 2D game development -
GOOD TO HAVE
- Knowledge of software engineering principles and design patterns.
- Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and collaborative development workflows.
- Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
- Effective communication and collaboration within multidisciplinary teams.
