Lead HTML5 Game Developer (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Lead HTML5 Game Developer (Gamedev): Managing frontend game development teams and overseeing the full development cycle of HTML5 games with an accent on writing clean, efficient, and scalable code. Focus on performance optimization, memory management, threading, and integrating Spine animations to create innovative gaming experiences.

Location: Remote (Global)

Company

hirify.global is a product company focused on creating innovative and exciting gaming experiences.

What you will do

• Manage and mentor front-end development teams, including performing code reviews.
• Write clean, efficient, testable, and scalable HTML5 game code.
• Collaborate closely with the team to identify and prioritize areas for enhancement.
• Participate in the full development cycle and ensure smooth cooperation between the development team and product owners.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in JavaScript game development.
• Strong knowledge of HTML5, Canvas API, and DOM manipulation.
• Advanced proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+), including async/await, modules, closures, and classes.
• Experience with popular libraries/frameworks such as Phaser, Pixi, and Three.js.
• Solid understanding of object-oriented programming and expertise in performance optimization algorithms, memory management, and threading.
• Experience integrating and optimizing Spine animations in game engines.
• Experience with slots development.
• Experience in leading and mentoring front-end development teams.
• Strategic, structured, and analytical thinking with strong collaboration and communication skills.

Nice to have

• Experience optimizing HTML5 games for mobile browser performance.
• Understanding of CI/CD.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible working hours and the freedom to work remotely.
• Paid vacation of 20 workdays/year and 5 workdays/year for sick leaves, plus unlimited unpaid day-offs.
• Personal development plan, English speaking club, and skills training.
• Education office featuring internal and external experts and mentorship programs.
• Open-minded management style with transparent communication of company strategy and plans, including performance-based reviews.
• Stress management initiatives, engaging corporate team-building events, marathons, and online challenges, alongside family-friendly policies.