Angular Developer

• Job Title - Software Engineer - Frontend

• Reports Into - Lead Frontend Web Developer

• Location - Hybrid / Bangalore

A Little Bit About Kwalee….

Kwalee is one of the world’s leading multiplatform game developers and publishers, with well over 900 million downloads worldwide for mobile hits such as Draw It, Teacher Simulator, Let’s Be Cops 3D, Airport Security and Makeover Studio 3D. We also have a growing PC and Console team of incredible pedigree that is on the hunt for great new titles to join TENS!, Eternal Hope, Die by the Blade and Scathe.

What’s In It For You?

• Hybrid working - 3 days in the office, 2 days remote/ WFH is the norm

• Flexible working hours - we trust you to choose how and when you work best

• Profit sharing scheme - we win, you win 

• Private medical cover - delivered through BUPA

• Life Assurance - for long term peace of mind

• On site gym - take care of yourself

• Relocation support - available

• Quarterly Team Building days - we’ve done Paintballing, Go Karting & even Robot Wars

• Pitch and make your own games on https://www.kwalee.com/blog/inside-kwalee/what-are-creative-wednesdays/">Creative Wednesdays! 

Are You Up To The Challenge?

As a Software Engineer - Frontend you’ll be part of the Frontend team, implementing beautiful web designs made by our designers to keep both our site and the internal web-based tools we use fresh and up to date on top of working on new projects alongside this, there is always something new and interesting to work on. 

Your Team Mates

The frontend team consists of both our frontend developers and designers, we work closely with all parts of the business to create tools that vary across the whole company, from the publishing team to create a portal for people to submit games, the marketing team on things like our website, all the way to our internal teams for things like administration and analytics.

What Does The Job Actually Involve?

• Implementing designs for our website/web tools created by our design team

• Create and update interactive interfaces used throughout the company

Your Hard Skills

• Minimum 2 years browser-based programming experience

• A proven track record of programming high quality and innovative web pages using Javascript, HTML5 & CSS3 and relevant frameworks (ideally ReactJS but could also be others e.g. AngularJS, NodeJS, Handlebars, jquery, gulp)

• An excellent working knowledge of various programming languages, databases and scripting tools including at least one of bash, MySQL, CouchBase, Python, Java, C#, JSP, PHP

• A creative mindset motivated by challenges and constantly striving for the best

• Interest in mobile games

Your Soft Skills

Kwalee has grown fast in recent years but we’re very much a family of colleagues. We welcome people of all ages, races, colours, beliefs, sexual orientations, genders and circumstances, and all we ask is that you collaborate, work hard, ask questions and have fun with your team and colleagues. 

We don’t like egos or arrogance and we love playing games and celebrating success together. If that sounds like you, then please apply.

A Little More About Kwalee

Founded in 2011 by David Darling CBE, a key architect of the UK games industry who previously co-founded and led Codemasters, our team also includes legends such as Andrew Graham (creator of Micro Machines series) and Jason Falcus (programmer of classics including NBA Jam) alongside a growing and diverse team of global gaming experts.

Everyone contributes creatively to Kwalee’s success, with all employees eligible to pitch their own game ideas on Creative Wednesdays, and we’re proud to have built our success on this inclusive principle.

We have an amazing team of experts collaborating daily between our studios in Leamington Spa, Lisbon, Bangalore and Beijing, or on a remote basis from Turkey, Brazil, Cyprus, the Philippines and many more places around the world. We’ve recently acquired our first external studio, TicTales, which is based in France. 

We have a truly global team making games for a global audience, and it’s paying off: - Kwalee has been voted the Best Large Studio and Best Leadership Team at the TIGA Awards (Independent Game Developers’ Association) and our games have been downloaded in every country on earth - including Antarctica!

• Your Role and Responsibilities

1. Your main job involves creating new features on the visible parts of a website using React.js.
2. You'll be building reusable components that can be used again in the future, saving time and effort.
3. Designs for the website will be given to you, and you'll convert them into actual working and visually appealing website elements.
4. You'll ensure that the website works smoothly on various devices like phones, tablets, and computers.

• Skills and Traits We're Seeking

1. You have a strong understanding of React.js and its workings.
2. You're skilled in a JavaScript
3. Experience with common React.js workflows like Flux or Redux is important.
4. You're familiar with RESTful APIs.
5. Knowledge of modern security measures like JSON Web Token is important.
6. You're comfortable using tools that streamline the process of building website elements, such as Babel, Webpack, and NPM.
7. Translating business requirements into technical plans for the website comes naturally to you.
8. You've used version control tools like Git or SVN to manage and track changes in code.

• Expected Experience

1. You should have accumulated 2 to 4 years of relevant experience in this field.

● B.Tech/M.Tech degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related subject 

● Proven hands-on Software Development experience 

● Strong proficiency in JavaScript and the JavaScript object model is a must. 

● Thorough understanding of React.js and its core principles 

● Prior experience with popular React.js workflows (such as Flux or Redux) 

● Familiarity with RESTful APIs 

● Familiarity with HTML / HTML5 CSS/CSS3/ Bootstrap 

● Mobile app development experience with Flutter/Dart is a big plus; or willingness to learn these technologies. 

● Experience with MySQL is a plus. 

● Preferably prior experience in working in a start-up.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and Build complicated Workflow
• Understanding the user persona and deliver slick experience
• Experience in JavaScript (ReactJS / Redux) React Native, HTML, CSS, JQuery, HTTP
• Strong understating of XML, JSON, DOM, and w3c standards
• Providing technical expertise for every phase of the project lifecycle; from concept development to solution design, implementation, optimization and support
• Be an Interface with Stockholder sand architects to create technology specifications from business requirements for one or more modules within the project
• Responsible to prepare the technical design of the components within the module (one or more of client/web presentation tier, server tier, data access and data model, integration component, package function customization)
• Proficient in articulating the pros and cons of using a certain technology stack or component or design pattern versus another to the clients and project team and drives selection of technologies, designs to come up with the optimal architecture
• Drives the performance tuning, re-design and re-factoring for a module
• Contributes to designing and implementing the build, release process as well as system configuration and deployment characteristics of the application
• Implements (hands-on) the module components based on prevailing Framework and Open-source standards & its best practices.
• Mentors the team (people working on the module and other project team members) on technology concepts and best practices for design, implementation and other processes

What you will be working on:

• Apply strategic thinking to design and deliver aesthetically pleasing innovative user-centric design and experiences across web and mobile platforms and devices
• Produce user flows, wireframes, prototypes (for stakeholder discussions/approvals), user interface specifications, and final graphics with a strong visual design element
• Drive the development and communication of design guidelines, patterns, and libraries- Keep a keen eye for detail and a passion for - pixel-perfect- fit and finish

What makes a great Product Designer for University Living?

• 3-6 years of experience in Product (UI/UX) Design
• At least B.Tech. degree with a background in consumer internet products
• Proficiency in Adobe XD, Sketch, Photoshop, CorelDraw, Illustrator, OmniGraffle, or other visual design and wire-framing tools
• Demonstrable UI design skills with a strong portfolio
• Strong believer in mobile-first and responsive design
• Understands the latest in visual and interaction design trends.
• Understanding of HTML5, CSS4, JavaScript, Bootstrap 4
• Familiarity with development frameworks such as Angular, React

Why should you join us?

• Compensation is better than Market Standards
• ESOPs (for exceptional candidate)
• Exposure with advanced technology
• Free Healthcare
• Provident Fund Allowance
• Monthly Rewards & recognition Program
• Competitive Annual Appraisals & Internal Promotions

• We are looking for a JavaScript developer who is proficient with React.
• Your primary focus will be on designing and developing products using Core UI and React.
• Should have good hands on experience in node, sass, javascript ES6,laravel concepts

What you need to have:

Experience: 2 to 7 years