Senior Game Developer

Playson - Europe, Ukraine - original posting ->
Status
Open
Remote policy
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Employment type
Full-time
Salary
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Categories
Software Engineering
Tech
javascripttypescriptsoftwaresenior
Source
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Source claims posted
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What the posting says

About the Role

We’re looking for a Senior Game Developer to bring fresh ideas, strong technical expertise, and a passion for building high-quality games. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working close to the engine, developing new features, and continuously improving performance and scalability.

You’ll be part of a team that values ownership, creativity, and speed, where your work directly shapes the player experience. If you’re driven by building engaging products, enjoy solving technical challenges, and want to push the boundaries of what great game development looks like, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and optimise game features with a strong focus on performance (FPS, CPU usage)

Work closely with the game engine, contributing to its evolution and improvements

Propose and implement efficient algorithms and technical solutions

Design and write unit tests to ensure code quality and stability

Build tools and scripts to improve development efficiency

Collaborate with a team of developers, contributing to a culture of openness and agility

Actively participate in the Engineering Community, sharing knowledge and ideas

Requirements

4+ years of experience in JavaScript UI client development in a commercial environment

Strong expertise in TypeScript and modern JavaScript (ES6+)

Solid understanding of Canvas/WebGL rendering cycles

Deep understanding of the Event Loop and synchronous vs asynchronous approaches

Experience in cross-browser development

Strong knowledge of OOP principles and game programming patterns

Experience with Git

Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset

Product-first approach with a proactive attitude

Self-sufficient, results-driven, and eager to learn

Nice to Have

Understanding of performance optimisation, memory management, and threading

Experience in game development

Familiarity with Spine animations and TexturePacker

Experience with GitHub Actions and CI/CD processes

Experience with unit testing frameworks

Familiarity with Jira and Confluence

Basic knowledge of Vue

Experience in full-stack development

Understanding of Scrum workflows

What We Offer

Competitive Salary

Quarterly Bonuses

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Unlimited Paid Sick Leave

Remote & Flexible Working

Private Medical Insurance

Financial Support for Life Events

Professional Development Budget

International Exposure

Regular Company Events

*Benefits may vary depending on location and contractual agreement

Recruitment Process

1. HR Interview (30-45 min)

2. Technical interview with live coding (up to 90 min)

3. Final Interview with C-level (60 min)

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Quality

Completeness: 45%
Honesty: 70%

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