REMOTE Junior Backend JavaScript Developer

Role overview

Junior Backend JavaScript Developer to join a 100% remote development team at 4ThePlayer.com. You’ll help build and prototype game features and simulation tools, working closely with the Head of Game Production, a Mathematician, and the Backend Lead.

Responsibilities

• Prototype and demo innovative new game features using TypeScript/JavaScript
• Develop simulation tools to calculate gameplay probabilities
• Support communication and direction for outsourced game development teams
• Assist in the creation of new game ideas

Requirements

• Strong JavaScript knowledge
• Mathematical and problem-solving abilities
• Attention to detail
• Ability to handle deadline-driven deliveries
• Motivation to continually improve
• Comfortable working as part of a remote team
• Strong communication skills; fluent English

Nice to have

• Node.js experience
• Electron (advantage)
• Knowledge of HTML/CSS, ES6+, Canvas or WebGL
• Experience with libraries such as PIXI.js, Easel.js, TweenMax
• Version control experience, especially Git/GitHub
• Container experience with Docker
• Webpack knowledge
• Experience with other languages (e.g., C#, Java, C++)
• Interest in slot/gambling games and/or card/board/puzzle/strategy games
• Degree in Computer Science, Math, or Statistics