Team Lead Frontend Game Development (Pixi.js)

Accountabilities

• Lead and manage a frontend game development team, including task allocation, workload planning, and delivery oversight.


• Mentor and support developers through regular 1:1s, feedback sessions, and individual growth planning.


• Participate in hiring processes, conduct technical interviews, and contribute to building a strong engineering culture.


• Define technical strategy, frontend architecture, coding standards, and best development practices.


• Conduct code reviews and ensure high-quality, maintainable, and scalable code across the team.


• Break down technical requirements, estimate efforts, and contribute to sprint planning and delivery management.


• Develop and maintain game logic using Pixi.js, including spins, bonus rounds, animations, and UI/UX interactions.


• Implement visual effects, transitions, and interactive frontend elements for game experiences.


• Design and manage state machines, event systems, and configuration-driven architectures.


• Optimize rendering performance, including sprite management, asset loading, and memory usage.


• Reduce draw calls and improve overall game performance through profiling and optimization techniques.


• Integrate APIs for game features such as betting systems, RNG, bonuses, and transactions.


• Collaborate with backend teams to define API contracts and ensure smooth integration with game services.


• Write and maintain unit and integration tests to ensure code reliability and quality.


• Troubleshoot production issues and support post-release bug fixing and improvements.


• Work closely with game designers, technical artists, animators, and mathematicians to deliver cohesive game experiences.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in JavaScript/TypeScript frontend development.


• Proven experience leading or managing a development team of at least 4 engineers.


• Strong experience in iGaming or game development, including understanding of mechanics such as RNG, RTP, and bonus systems.


• Deep expertise in PixiJS, including rendering pipelines, sprites, containers, textures, and performance optimization.


• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to mentor and guide engineers effectively.


• Experience in planning, estimating, and managing technical risks in complex projects.


• Proven ability to optimize graphics, animations, and asset loading in performance-sensitive applications.


• Experience integrating REST and WebSocket APIs.


• Solid understanding of game loops, event-driven architecture, and state management patterns.


• Proficiency with Git workflows, branching strategies, and code review processes.


• Basic knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and build tools such as Webpack or Vite.


• Ability to write clean, testable, and maintainable code.


• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in fast-paced, production-driven environments.


• Nice to have:


• Experience with game frameworks such as Phaser, CreateJS, or GSAP.


• Familiarity with WebGL, Canvas, or low-level rendering concepts.


• Experience with animation tools such as Spine or DragonBones.


• Knowledge of slot mathematics (volatility, hit frequency).


• Experience with Agile/Scrum in game development environments.


• Experience building adaptive UI for mobile and desktop platforms.

Benefits

• Fully remote work with the flexibility to work from anywhere in Europe.


• Official employment in Ukraine or Poland with full administrative support.


• 20 paid vacation days, public holidays, and sick leave for a healthy work-life balance.


• Comprehensive health insurance with access to premium medical services.


• Psychological support coverage through dedicated wellness platforms.


• Monthly flexible benefits allowance for hobbies, sports, wellness, and personal interests.


• Dedicated learning budget for courses, workshops, certifications, and professional growth.


• Corporate English training and access to online learning resources.


• Participation in team events, workshops, and company gatherings.


• Strong culture of openness, ownership, and collaboration with minimal bureaucracy.


• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge game development projects in the iGaming industry.


• Environment that encourages innovation, autonomy, and continuous technical improvement.

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