Frontend Engineer in AUSTRALIA

Who is PlaySide?

Based in Melbourne, we are one of Australia's largest game development companies. We’ve made some epic titles such as Age of Darkness! Check us out at https://www.playsidestudios.com/

OVERVIEW

We are looking for a highly skilled Frontend Engineer to join our talented team in developing a game for PC, VR, Mobile and console platforms. We’re looking for an individual that has strong UI and programming skills and will help bring our games to the next level by joining a team that holds the player’s connected experience at the core of its mission.

This will initially be a fixed term contract position.

If you enjoy working in a young fast-paced environment, love the gaming community, and have a strong interest in games then this is a great opportunity to become part of a growing team.

Key Responsibilities

• Create custom UI designs for a AAA title
• Implement UI elements using HTML, CSS, and TypeScript
• Build elegant front-end solutions
• Work closely with UI Artist & Game Engineers
• Deliver functional, well-tested, and maintainable code
• Develop, test, implement and maintain new user-facing features
• Create a logical and innovative solution to address complex problems
• Work closely with global stakeholders to ensure technical compatibility and user satisfaction
• Ensure appropriate documentation of standard procedures

What You Bring To The Role

• Proven experience in Frontend Development
• Experience in developing using web-technologies for products outside of a browser (e.g. Electron-based apps, Coherent UI implementations, etc.)
• Experience with HTML, CSS, TypeScript and/or JavaScript
• Strong understanding of software development best practices
• Strong understanding of web accessibility and cross-browser compatibility.
• Strong understanding of front-end performance and optimization.
• Knowledge of multithreaded event driven programming principles.
• Strong communication and excellent troubleshooting skills

Bonus Points!

• Exposure to C++
• Experience with Node.js or any backend framework
• Experience implementing UI in games
• Creating Microservices from Monoliths
• Passionate about games
• Experience in AWS, Azure, and Cloud services
• Experience with Web Services

Why PlaySide?

• Playdays - an additional 5 paid days off per year to do something you love.
• Incredible studios based in gorgeous Port Melbourne, right next to the city and many public transport options.
• Industry leading Parental Leave benefits
• Employee Assistance Program to support mental wellbeing
• Mentoring. We're agile and fast growing, giving plenty of chances for you to grow in your role.
• Playside Swag
• Half price state of the art Gym access! (right next door) - you can wear your free PlaySide Swag!
• Social events! Including Games night, karaoke nights, Movie Nights (We hire out the cinema!), group activities and food trucks! Just as some examples!
• Relocation allowance, if you move to one of our head offices
• The chance to work on some of the most exciting projects, with the most incredible companies in the world - just take a look at our website