Playson

Senior Game Developer

Europe, Ukraine full-time Mid Salary not listed
full-time Mid level Technology & IT Curated
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About the role

About the Role
We’re looking for a Senior Game Developer to bring fresh ideas, strong technical expertise, and a passion for building high-quality games. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working close to the engine, developing new features, and continuously improving performance and scalability.
You’ll be part of a team that values ownership, creativity, and speed, where your work directly shapes the player experience. If you’re driven by building engaging products, enjoy solving technical challenges, and want to push the boundaries of what great game development looks like, we’d love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and optimise game features with a strong focus on performance (FPS, CPU usage)

Work closely with the game engine, contributing to its evolution and improvements

Propose and implement efficient algorithms and technical solutions

Design and write unit tests to ensure code quality and stability

Build tools and scripts to improve development efficiency

Collaborate with a team of developers, contributing to a culture of openness and agility

Actively participate in the Engineering Community, sharing knowledge and ideas

Requirements
4+ years of experience in JavaScript UI client development in a commercial environment

Strong expertise in TypeScript and modern JavaScript (ES6+)

Solid understanding of Canvas/WebGL rendering cycles

Deep understanding of the Event Loop and synchronous vs asynchronous approaches

Experience in cross-browser development

Strong knowledge of OOP principles and game programming patterns

Experience with Git

Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset

Product-first approach with a proactive attitude

Self-sufficient, results-driven, and eager to learn

Nice to Have
Understanding of performance optimisation, memory management, and threading

Experience in game development

Familiarity with Spine animations and TexturePacker

Experience with GitHub Actions and CI/CD processes

Experience with unit testing frameworks

Familiarity with Jira and Confluence

Basic knowledge of Vue

Experience in full-stack development

Understanding of Scrum workflows

What We Offer
Competitive Salary

Quarterly Bonuses

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Unlimited Paid Sick Leave

Remote & Flexible Working

Private Medical Insurance

Financial Support for Life Events

Professional Development Budget

International Exposure

Regular Company Events

*Benefits may vary depending on location and contractual agreement
Recruitment Process
1. HR Interview (30-45 min)
2. Technical interview with live coding (up to 90 min)
3. Final Interview with C-level (60 min)
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Technology & IT Human Resources Javascript Project Management Remote Collaboration Mid level full-time

Likely questions

  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Senior Game Developer role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at Playson?
  3. Which of Human Resources, Javascript and Project Management have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. Describe a time you solved a problem without waiting to be told exactly what to do.
  5. How do you handle busy days, changing priorities, or pressure at work?

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  • A recent example that proves your experience with Human Resources, Javascript and Project Management.
  • One short story with a problem, your action, and the result.
  • Two examples that show the strengths listed on your CV.
  • A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
  • Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

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  • What would success look like in the first 90 days?
  • What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
  • How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
  • What does a normal working week look like for this role?
Practice line

I am interested in the Senior Game Developer role because I can bring practical experience in Human Resources, Javascript and Project Management, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes Playson needs from this hire.

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