Frontend Engineer

Overview

We are one of Australia's largest game development companies in Melbourne and we are looking for a highly skilled Front-end Programmer to join our talented team for 6-month fixed term contract 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.

If you enjoy working in a 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
• 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 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
• Strong understanding of software development best practices
• Strong understanding of front-end performance and optimization.
• Strong communication and excellent troubleshooting skills

Bonus Points!!

• Experience with Node.js or any backend language
• Exposure to C++
• Experience with Microsoft Azure and/or AWS
• Experience implementing UI in games
• Passionate about games

What we offer here at 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.
• 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

PlaySide is the largest independent games studio in Australia. Founded in 2011, we’re a team with big ideas and the skills to deliver with our incredible team. In our history, we have released over 50+ titles across Mobile, PC, VR, AR, and now moving into console. We take so much pride in each and every project we create. Playside is a place of endless opportunity, where we focus on keeping the fun in game development. We offer an amazingly professional, playful and supportive working environment. If you thrive on challenges and want to work on a diverse range of projects for a forward-thinking company, we want to hear from you.