Job Description

Job Title:

Senior Frontend HTML5 Game Developer

Job Type:

Permanent / Full-Time

Location:

Oxford, UK (Hybrid - 1 day per month onsite)

Salary:

50,000 to 80,000 per annum

About the Role

Are you an experienced Frontend Game Developer with a passion for building highly-performant, engaging games? We're looking for a

Senior HTML5 Game Developer

to join a dynamic and innovative games team, building interactive casino slot games for both mobile and desktop platforms.

As a key member of the team, you'll work closely with designers, artists, and developers to deliver immersive gaming experiences that look and perform beautifully across all devices. This is a

hybrid

role with just

1 day per month

required onsite in

Oxford

.

What You'll Be Doing

Develop and maintain high-quality casino slot games using

HTML5

and

TypeScript

. Collaborate with creative and engineering teams to ensure deliverables are on time, defect-free, and visually engaging. Lead and contribute to architecture discussions, setting the standard for frontend development practices. Optimize performance across mobile and desktop environments. Act as a mentor to junior developers and advocate for continuous improvement in engineering practices.

What We're Looking For

Mandatory Skills:

5+ years of experience in HTML5 and TypeScript development. Strong experience with

PixiJS

,

Phaser

, or similar JavaScript gaming/animation frameworks. Proven ability to work in cross-functional teams with excellent communication skills. Mobile-first development experience.

Nice to Have:

Proficiency in CSS, PostCSS, and SASS/SCSS. Experience with CSS frameworks like

Tailwind

or

Bootstrap

. Strong knowledge of animation techniques (WebGL, Canvas 2D APIs). Familiarity with JavaScript build tools (Gulp, Vite, Rollup). Experience using logging and analysis tools like

Elasticsearch

,

Sentry

, or

Rollbar

. Exposure to 3D development or a background in maths, physics, or statistics. Familiarity with source control systems (Git, SVN). Experience with Jira, Confluence, or other planning tools.

Personal Qualities

Passion for technology and staying current with industry trends. Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving skills. Team player with a proactive, collaborative attitude. Able to operate independently and think on your feet.

Interview Process

CV Submission

- Including completed screening questions.

Verification Call

- A short call with the HR team.

1:1 Video Interview

- Meet with the CTO.

Technical Task

- A take-home assessment of your skills.

Benefits

Quarterly performance-based bonus Private health and dental coverage 20 days annual leave Pension plan Paid local gym membership Death in service cover
If you're passionate about creating next-gen web games and want to shape the future of gaming, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and bring your expertise to an exciting, creative, and fast-moving environment.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 50,000.00-70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company car Company pension Work from home
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person