JavaScript Technical Lead

Playtika

  • Киев
  • Постоянная работа
  • Полная занятость
  • 22 д. назад
Are you ready to step into a high-impact role and shape the future of game development within our company?We're looking for a passionate JavaScript Technical Leader (or a Senior JavaScript pro ready to level up!) to become the go-to expert, spearhead innovation, and redefine how we build games.This is more than a developer job - it's an opportunity to influence company-wide game standards, tackle complex challenges, lead cross-team integrations, and leave your mark on how we scale efficiently.What You'll Be Doing
  • Lead the development of new features and gameplay logic on the client-side
  • Build internal tools and reusable modules that power our games
  • Design architecture and collaborate on business logic with product teams
  • Conduct code reviews and raise the quality bar for others
  • Drive experimentation and introduce innovative approaches
  • Be a mentor, sharer, and problem-solver across teams
  • Take part in performance investigations and optimization efforts
What are we looking for
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience with JavaScript and TypeScript
  • Solid grasp of game engines, OpenGL/WebGL, and how rendering ticks
  • Strong understanding of mobile app development workflows
  • Experience with Jest or similar testing frameworks
  • Proven track record in profiling, memory management, and multithreading
  • Git wizardry and comfort working in complex enterprise environments
  • A curious mind that thrives in cross-functional collaboration
Why this role stands out
  • You'll become the internal face of new game engine - Gdevelop, with all the challenges it brings - including adoption and standards
  • Your work will directly impact speed, quality, and scalability of game delivery
  • You'll collaborate with multiple studios and product teams across the company
  • You'll grow both as a technical expert and strategic contributor
Benefits:
  • Annual company bonus
  • Competitive salary & flexible working hours
  • Daily breakfast, lunch, and office refreshments
  • Private health insurance, dental coverage, and psychological counseling
  • 20 paid vacation days and 5 sick days per year
  • 6 long weekends and 1 day off for your birthday
  • Gifts for special occasions (birthday, Easter, Christmas, Women's and Men's Day, weddings, childbirth, etc.)
  • Technical library with the option to order books
  • Access to our educational platform with courses, training programs, and certifications
  • Career development through coaching and reviews
  • Internal mobility & referral program
  • Corporate celebrations, team-building events, and fun activities
  • Personal care in the office (nails, eyebrows, and barber services)
  • Modern offices (Kyiv, Vinnytsia, Dnipro) with organized shuttle buses to and from the office

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