Job Description

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.

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.