Hidden Monster Games is on the lookout for a Sr. JavaScript Game Developer to join its studio in the Netherlands.
June 27, 2017
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Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Do you want to make good looking and well-performing web games for a wide variety of devices? Do you want to help create real-time multiplayer games, played by millions? Hidden Monster Games is in search of a senior JavaScript developer that wants to join our studio to create accessible, competitive online multiplayer games. We want a programmer who will help us add a lot of juice, polish and fun to our games. Join our small team, where you can have a direct influence on almost every facet of our games and studio… and earn a good salary.
Work at Hidden Monster Games
Hidden Monster Games is working on expanding its very popular game ‘Curve Fever’. Curve Fever has millions of fans, but we want to re-envision the game in HTML5 for web and mobile, as well as creating other competitive, accessible multiplayer HTML5 games.
Key aspects of your role will be to:
Make games in Pixi.js and React
Write clean code with the help of TypeScript
Implement stunning graphics, effects and animations
Optimize HTML5 games for a variety of devices
Team
We believe that great teams make great games. This means that we:
Set clear goals
Have the freedom to decide how the goals of the team are best served
Share ideas inside and outside of the team, so we can continually improve ideas and process
Practice respectful collaboration
Always try to learn and improve ourselves
We heavily value a team of professionals with a deep understanding of their specialization and understand what it takes to work together to make great games. Therefore, we put a lot of effort in clear communication and encourage team members to go to events, near and far. Once a year we all attend one major gaming conference. Last year we went to GDC.
We provide the team with all the necessary tools, equipment and an awesome and inspiring environment. We frequently have lunch together and it is not unusual for us to grab a beer and play a game after work.
Studio
We are situated in the vibrant city-center of Amsterdam, right behind the Dam square. This allows for inspiring walks over the cobblestone streets, canals and through the picturesque scenery of the city. Our studio is on the top floor with a great view of the city-skyline from our large windows and balcony.
The studio itself is spacious and inspiring, with some cool graphics on the walls. It is an open workspace, but we put a lot of effort to enable focused work. The studio is fully equipped for brainstorming and collaboration. Among our work spaces we have a lounge, meeting room, balcony and a quiet room. This enables our diverse team to work in different locations and get fresh perspectives to find solutions.
Our development philosophy
Small agile team consisting of professionals
Scrum with biweekly sprints
Community focused design
Share our progress with the player community
Share our progress with the game development community
Requirements
3+ years professional experience in JavaScript
Good understanding of Pixi.js and React
Knowledge of pixi.js and React libraries and tools
At least a Bachelor degree
Willing to relocate, the job is onsite in Amsterdam
Willing to expand your knowledge
Experience working with scrum
Give constructive feedback on design, process and people
Receive constructive feedback on design, process and people
Wear multiple hats, and help out in other areas when necessary
The job is a full-time job
We offer
A small team (8 people) that is talented and ambitious
The possibility to shape a team and company
A professional team culture built on trust
Direct impact on the game and input on game design and art
An attractive office in the city center of Amsterdam
Help with relocation
Salary
Competitive salary, also compared to other sectors, depends on experience.
Interested? Apply now.
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