Front End Game Developer

Company Description

About Playtech

Founded in 1999, the company has a premium listing on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange and is focused on regulated and regulating markets across its B2B business. By leveraging its proprietary technology, Playtech delivers innovative products and services to ensure a safe, engaging and entertaining gaming experience.

As the gaming industry's leading technology company, it combines business intelligence-driven software, services, content, and platform technology to drive excellence and innovation across the sector. Read more about who we are and what we do here: www.playtechpeople.com and www.playtech.com
 
Here at Playtech, we genuinely believe that people are our biggest asset. Diverse thoughts, experiences, and individual characteristics enrich our work environment and lead to better business decisions. Embracing differences and maintaining transparency in our processes is the core of Playtech's overall commitment to responsible business practices.

Ready to level up your career?

Playtech's Casino unit is looking for a proactive Front End Game Developer with great communication skills.

Job Description

Your influential mission. You will... 

• Develop and support frontend parts of casino games using our internal framework (TypeScript + Pixi.js + GSAP)
• Learn and work with an internal game framework built in TypeScript
• Implement animations, UI interactions, and game logic
• Write robust and maintainable code
• Collaborate closely with international teams (Ukraine, Estonia, Israel, Bulgaria)
• Proactively contribute ideas to improve framework and development processes

Qualifications

Components for success. You...

• Have 3+ years of commercial experience in front-end development, including iGaming / Slots / game development
• Possess solid knowledge of TypeScript and JavaScript
• Have experience with Pixi.js or other 2D rendering/game engines (Phaser, Three.js, etc.)
• Familiar with GSAP or similar animation libraries
• Understand the principles of game cycle, event systems and state management
• Have strong understanding of OOP principles, MVC and other design patterns
• Have experience with npm, Git, Webpack and CI/CD
• Can write clean, maintainable, and testable code
• Hold a formal degree in Software Engineering, Information Technology, or an equivalent field

You'll get extra points for...

• Experience in Mobile/Web development projects
• Experience in Java
• Passion for games

Thrive in a culture that values...   

• Possibility to work with a product company
• Personalised professional growth
• Warm and friendly attitude to every specialist
• Educational possibilities
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Medical insurance
• Fully-equipped cosy office space located in the city centre (Gulliver, “Palats Sportu” metro station)
• Paid vacation days, sick leaves and national holidays
• Corporate events and team buildings

Additional Information

CASINO GAME'S TEAM

You will be joining the team that will be developing casino games for an exciting and already successful program, combining company’s best practices with innovative approaches. The new games will be dedicated for the Florida market, offering a unique opportunity to work on high-impact international project.

Playtech is an equal opportunities employer. Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams. We celebrate differences and encourage everyone to join us and be themselves at work.