Senior 2D JavaScript Game Developer-6+ years

Position: Senior 2D JavaScript Game Developer

Selection Process: Technical Round followed by Practice Round.

• Highly skilled and experienced Senior 2D JavaScript Game Developer
• Passionate about game development and has a strong background in mathematics for collision detection and velocity physics.
• As a Senior JavaScript Game Developer, you will be responsible for developing interactive and engaging games using JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3.

• Responsibilities: Develop interactive and engaging games using JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3.
• Implement mathematics algorithms for collision detection and physics simulations.
• Collaborate with artists, designers, and other developers to create game mechanics and features.
• Optimize game performance for different platforms and devices.
• Conduct code reviews and provide feedback to junior developers.
• Research and implement emerging game development technologies and techniques.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices.
• Experience integrating game environments with back-end systems and APIs (nice-to-have)
• Requirements: Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or related field.
• Relevant coursework in Mathematics for Game Developers and Physics for Game Developers.
• Proficiency in JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3, Phaser and CreateJS - MUST HAVE
  Strong understanding of game development principles and best practices.
• Excellent mathematics skills for game development, including collision detection algorithms, physics simulations for velocity and motion, vector and matrix operations, and trigonometry and calculus for game mechanics.
• Experience with game engines/frameworks such as Phaser, CreateJS, or similar Good understanding of CSS3 and JS Animation frameworks like Greenshok / AnimJS to support 2D game development - GOOD TO HAVE Knowledge of software engineering principles and design patterns.
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and collaborative development workflows.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration within multidisciplinary teams.

• Experience:
  Minimum of 4 years of experience as a JavaScript Game Developer or similar role.
• Demonstrated experience in developing interactive games using JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3.
• Experience implementing mathematics algorithms for collision detection and physics simulations.
• Strong portfolio showcasing previous game development projects.

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