Junior Front-End / JavaScript Developer
Salary: Up to £28,000, depending on experience
Location: Fully Remote
Industry: iGaming Provider
Overview
We are looking for a motivated Junior Front-End / JavaScript Developer to join a team and support the development of high-quality web and mobile games. This role offers a great opportunity to work within the iGaming sector, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance game development processes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in developing and maintaining mobile and web-based games using JavaScript and Pixi.js
- Work closely with designers, artists, project managers, and testers to deliver engaging and well-optimised games
- Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code
- Support the implementation of Unit Tests to ensure code quality
- Debug and troubleshoot technical issues with guidance from senior developers
- Participate in regular code reviews and learn best coding practices
- Work within agreed timeframes and accurately log time spent on tasks
- Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices in front-end development
Required Skills and Experience:
- Some experience with JavaScript (including ES6+ features like Classes and Promises)
- Understanding of HTML5, CSS, and JSON
- Ideally basic experience with game engines such as Pixi.js or Phaser (or a strong willingness to learn)
- Familiarity with version control systems (preferably Git)
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Ability to plan and prioritise workload effectively
- Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team
- A relevant degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
Desirable Experience:
- Previous experience or strong interest in the iGaming industry
- Familiarity with Node.js
- Exposure to Unit Testing and Automated Testing in JavaScript
- Understanding of Agile development methodologies
This is an exciting opportunity for a junior developer looking to kickstart their career in game development, working on innovative projects in a supportive and collaborative environment. Interested? Please apply to #Lauren
