RPG 400 Developer, Programer

Job Overview:

We are seeking a talented and experienced PHP / React.js Developer to join our development team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in server-side programming with PHP (preferably with frameworks like Laravel, Symfony, or CodeIgniter) and front-end development using React.js. You will be responsible for building and maintaining web applications, ensuring high performance and responsiveness, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, test, and maintain robust and scalable web applications using PHP and React.js.
• Design and implement RESTful APIs for integration with front-end components.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers to implement modern and responsive interfaces.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues as they arise.
• Work closely with the QA team to ensure software quality.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in PHP development.
• Strong knowledge of React.js and modern JavaScript (ES6+).
• Experience with PHP frameworks (Laravel, Symfony, or similar).
• Proficient understanding of HTML5, CSS3, and front-end build tools (Webpack, Babel, etc.).
• Experience with MySQL or other relational databases.
• Familiarity with version control tools like Git.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Node.js, Next.js, or other JavaScript frameworks is a plus.
• Familiarity with Docker, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments.
• Knowledge of unit testing and test-driven development (TDD).

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and performance bonuses
• Flexible work hours and remote work options
• Health insurance and wellness programs
• Professional development opportunities
• Friendly and collaborative team culture

• 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!

CLIENT: MNC PRODUCT-BASED COMPANY

ROLE: REACT JS

LOCATION: BANGALORE CANDIDATES ONLY APPLY.

EXPERIENCE:4 YEARS TO 7 YEARS

CTC: up to 30 LPA

NOTE: Candidates from Bangalore should only apply.

Serving notice periods (30 days)/ Immediate Joiner.

• Hands-on working knowledge and experience are required in:

.Typescript, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS

. Deep Knowledge of Frameworks like React.

.Deep Knowledge of tools like Yarn, Grunt, Gulp, npm etc.

.Knowledge of Restful APIs, JWT, and OAuth2.

.Relational Databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL, PLSQL, etc.)

.Agile Methodologies (Scrum, TDD, BDD, etc.)

.Knowledge of Benchmarking and Optimization Frameworks

.Translating designs and wireframes into high-quality and optimized code

.Knowledge of JavaScript MV-VM/MVC frameworks

.GIT/Bit Bucket, Jira, Maven/Gradle, Jenkins, Visual Studio Code.

• Experience with several of the following tools/technologies is desirable:

.Microservices Architecture

.Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), preferably AWS

.NoSQL Databases (Redis, Elastic Search, Mongo etc.)

.Optimizing components for maximum performance across a vast array of web-capable devices and browsers d. Knowledge of CDN will be a Bonus

• Knowledge of the following technologies is a plus:

.Other Programming Languages (Java, etc.)

. Unix/Linux environments

. Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery Tools like Jenkins, Git, etc

• Design and code features for the website application as per the specifications provided by the Product and Design teams.
• Ship features in fast-moving agile sprints.
• Work closely with Backend, Product Design, and Product Management teams to brainstorm and chalk out details of features.
• Ability to build a feature from scratch & drive it to completion

Must have:

• Good understanding of Javascript and Clean architecture.
• Good understanding of asynchronous programming, callback, and closures.
• Strong experience with Javascript frontend framework/libraries like ReactJS
• Understanding of stateless application
• Good knowledge of CSS and its pre-processors like SASS/LESS
• Good understanding of server-side templates.
• Experience with creating cross-browser compatible web apps
• Should be Strong in MySql / Postgres database.
• Stronghold in Data structure and processing JSON

Good to have

• Basic knowledge of CI, CD
• Intermediate knowledge in any cloud services(AWS, GCP)
• Familiar with testing frameworks like Mocha, Cypress