Front End Developer [009438]

Eyecon is a well-established business, with almost 25 years in the gaming and software industry offering our international clientele a range of software and systems.

• Strong customer and product focus
• Numerous technical environments
• Talented group of people with many specialties
• Continuously learning
• Develop games and integrate them to customer sites.
• Utilising technologies such as JavaScript, Typescript, React, WebGL (eg PixiJS)

Now part of the Playtech group of companies, the world's largest online gaming software supplier traded on the London Stock Exchange Main Market.

We are looking for a talented and self-motivated Frontend Developer to join our games team. You have a thirst for knowledge and a passion for technologies. You have a great understanding of frontend technologies, and the challenges browsers, devices and layouts bring.  You will join an extremely talented team using both frontend and backend technologies. Flexible work arrangements are offered.

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop and maintain responsive and user-friendly web applications for our games portfolio
• Collaborate with designers and backend developers to implement intuitive user interfaces
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code using HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript
• Optimise web applications for maximum speed and scalability across various devices and browsers
• Implement and maintain version control using Git
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving development practices
• Stay up-to-date with emerging frontend technologies and industry trends
• Troubleshoot and debug issues in existing applications
• Ensure cross-browser compatibility and responsive design principles are adhered to
• Contribute to the development of reusable code and libraries for future use
• Work closely with the QA team to identify and resolve frontend-related issues
• Assist in estimating time and resources required for frontend development tasks
• Participate in agile development processes, including daily stand-ups and sprint planning

You will be an integral part of our dynamic games team, contributing to the creation of engaging and innovative web-based gaming experiences.

Mandatory Skills

• Strong experience with website development a big plus
• Knowledge and experience in HTML5 and CSS3
• Solid understanding of the challenges of device and browser fragmentation
• An awareness of and ability to critique available JavaScript frameworks and libraries and apply their use pragmatically.
• Familiar with version control systems like Git
• Degree in IT, Software Development or similar

Desirable Skills

• Exposure to programming languages such as Java or C# would be valued but not required
• Exposure to databases and SQL
• Experience with Spine 2D valued but not required
• Understanding of software design patterns and principles
• Understanding of software development principles and methodologies including agile development experience (eg Scrum)
• Understanding of test-driven development using automated or scripted UI testing frameworks such as Selenium

If you believe that you have the above skills and experience, we welcome your application by submitting an up-to-date resume.  You need to be able to work in Australia to apply for this role.