Front End Engineer

Who We Are:

Dynamite Games is at the forefront of creating unparalleled gaming experiences for digital natives and the next generation of gamers. Our commitment to innovation and quality drives us to develop games that are not only visually stunning but also deeply engaging. Leveraging cutting-edge technology, we strive to deliver experiences that resonate with modern gamers, offering unique narratives and immersive gameplay.

What We Need:

As a Front End Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining game projects solo while working closely with our art, design, and backend teams. You will create intuitive, responsive interfaces that enhance the user experience and ensure basic UI/UX principles are upheld.

• Collaborate with product owners and designers to understand and implement the desired messaging and aesthetics for each product, addressing usability and performance issues.
• Enhance and develop web applications in line with design standards and functional specifications, ensuring scalability and adaptability for future growth and technological advancements.
• Propose solutions that balance functionality and aesthetic design.
• Conceptualize creative ideas by producing sample sites or wireframes.
• Establish and maintain design guidelines, standards, and best practices for front-end development, ensuring brand consistency.
• Work with backend developers to create services-oriented, responsive web applications.
• Continuously develop skills and expertise in relevant software/programming languages to keep our technology stack up to date.
• Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs and optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code adhering to best practices and coding standards.
• Perform code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers.
• Debug and resolve front-end issues to ensure a smooth user experience.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies to continuously improve our products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with product owners and designers to understand and implement the desired messaging and aesthetics for each product, addressing usability and performance issues.
• Enhance and develop web applications in line with design standards and functional specifications, ensuring scalability and adaptability for future growth and technological advancements.
• Propose solutions that balance functionality and aesthetic design.
• Conceptualize creative ideas by producing sample sites or wireframes.
• Establish and maintain design guidelines, standards, and best practices for front-end development, ensuring brand consistency.
• Work with backend developers to create services-oriented, responsive web applications.
• Continuously develop skills and expertise in relevant software/programming languages to keep our technology stack up to date.
• Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs and optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code adhering to best practices and coding standards.
• Perform code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers.
• Debug and resolve front-end issues to ensure a smooth user experience.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies to continuously improve our products.

Who We Think Will Be A Great Fit:

• Minimum 3 years of relevant front-end development experience.
• Higher diploma/degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Proficiency in HTML, CSS, TypeScript, and JavaScript.
• Experience with engines such as Unity, Cocos2, and Cocos3.
• Expertise with build frameworks, tools, and services (Node.js, Webpack, NPM, Yarn, etc.).
• Good knowledge of software engineering best practices and front-end implementation standards.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs, AWS web services.
• Understanding of responsive design principles and cross-browser compatibility issues.
• Knowledge of version control systems, such as Git and SourceTree.
• Experience with arcade or reel style game

Bonus:

• Open-minded, adaptable, and eager to learn new technologies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Self-directed and proactive in addressing challenges.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• English speaking preferred