React.js Developer

• Job Title - Frontend Software Engineer - Data
• Reports Into - Senior Software Engineer - Data
• 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 Creative Wednesdays! 

Are You Up To The Challenge?

As a Frontend Software Engineer in the Data Science Team, you will build tools and develop technology that deliver data products to a team of strategists, marketing experts and game developers. You will design, build, test and deploy products which serve a company fuelled by data.

Your Team Mates

The Data Science team is central in developing the technology behind the growth and monetisation of our games. We are a cross functional team that consists of analysts, engineers and data scientists, and work closely with the larger engineering team to deliver products spanning our modern, cloud first, tech stack.

What Does The Job Actually Involve?

• Develop and maintain user-friendly and visually appealing web applications using Vue.js
• Create interactive and informative data visualisations for general audiences as well as highly specialised teams
• Integrate with large, complex data sources and machine learning models via APIs
• Work within a data focused team to increase access to and the understanding of test and analysis results within game development, marketing and other aspects of 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 VueJS but could also be others e.g. ReactJS, AngularJS, Svelte)
• Knowledge of data visualisation libraries and techniques
• Understanding of REST APIs, asynchronous programming, and data handling
• An excellent working knowledge of various database, scripting, and development tools, for example bash, Python, Postgres, MySQL, CouchBase, git, JIRA
• A creative mindset motivated by challenges and constantly striving for the best

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!

Job Brief:

We are seeking a skilled WordPress developer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience in developing and maintaining WordPress websites, plugins, and themes.

The exciting part of joining our organization is here for you. Once you complete a career span of 1year and above in our company based on your performance, you will get an opportunity to work in our onshore office in "Australia".

Responsibilities

• Develop custom WordPress websites, plugins, and themes based on client requirements
• Modify existing WordPress websites, plugins, and themes
• Troubleshoot and fix any WordPress-related issues
• Optimize website performance, security, and SEO
• Collaborate with designers, content creators, and project managers to ensure timely and successful project completion
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in WordPress development

Requirements

• Proficient in PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and MySQL
• Proven experience with WordPress development
• Strong understanding of WordPress architecture and APIs
• Familiarity with popular WordPress plugins and frameworks
• Experience with version control systems such as Git
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and time-management skills

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to work on exciting projects for a diverse range of clients
• Collaborative and supportive work environment
• Continuous learning and growth opportunities

If you are a talented WordPress developer looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you!

Type, Location,

Full Time @ Anywhere in India

Desired Experience

3+ years

Job Description

What You’ll Do

• Taking an active role in architecting the solutions we build
• Designing and implementing web applications using JavaScript and its frameworks (i.a. React, Vue, Angular), HTML5 and CSS3
• Working closely with the dispersed development team, client, and project manager in the SCRUM methodology
• Ensuring that programming practices and code quality are respected
• Supporting other engineers with your expertise when needed (knowledge sharing)
• Leading your colleagues’ growth and development

What you bring to the table

• 3+ years of experience with JavaScript (good knowledge of ES2016; newer versions and TS 3+ are a plus)
• Experience in developing web applications using Angular2+ and another modern framework
• Being comfortable HTML5 and CSS3
• Experience with version control systems, preferably Git
• Demonstrated tech leadership in a medium-sized team, and the ability to design a complex system
• Eagerness to learn and constantly improve yourself
• Being a team player focused on getting things done

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Meeting with the development team to discuss user interface ideas and applications.
• Reviewing application requirements and interface designs.
• Identifying web-based user interactions.
• Developing and implementing highly - responsive user interface components using React concepts.
• Writing application interface codes using JavaScript following React.js workflows.
• Troubleshooting interface software and debugging application codes.
• Developing and implementing front-end architecture to support user interface concepts.
• Monitoring and improving front-end performance.
• Documenting application changes and developing updates.

React.js Developer Requirements:

• 1-3 Years Previous experience working as a React.js Developer.
• In-depth knowledge of JavaScript, CSS3, HTML5, bootstrap and material design.
• Knowledge of REACT tools including React.js, Webpack, Enzyme, Redux, and Flux.
• Experience in Next.js, Ant design, Node.js and Python will add extra advantage but not mandatory
• Experience with user interface design.
• Knowledge of performance testing frameworks including Mocha and Jest.
• Experience with browser-based debugging and performance testing software.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills.

• Experience in developing large scale, highly available, complex front-end development using JavaScript, React.js and ReactNative.
• Strong knowledge in both web and mobile application development.
• Knowledge, skills, and experience to write detailed design documentation, and functional specifications for application development.
• Write well designed, efficient, reusable, and reliable code.
• Experience with popular React.js workflows (such as Flux or Redux).
• Work with other senior Developers to resolve/debug program errors.
• Knowledge and ability to apply OOD (Java, HTML, XML, Java Script, and Patterns) and impact to the application development process.
• Knowledge of Agile development methodologies (preferably Scrum).
• Knowledge of database design and data structure libraries,(e.g., Immutable.js).
• Developing new user-facing features using React.js.
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript, including DOM manipulation and the JavaScript object model.
• Actively aid the consulting team in different phases of the project including problem definition, effort estimation, diagnosis, solution generation, design development and deployment.
• Experience with data structure libraries,(e.g, Immutable.js).
• Contributing to team meetings, troubleshooting development.
• Good understanding of HTML CSS and front-end design technologies.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, supporting company leadership and other team members.
• Ability to manage multiple and changing priorities/tasks.
• Must like to continuously improve code, product and process.
• Must work with a strong professional and ownership mindset.
• Strong working experience in JavaScript, ReactNative and ReactJs is required.
• In-depth understanding of Javascript, the DOM, and relevant concepts.
• Proficiency in Typescript.
• Should have hands-on experience with testing libraries like jest & enzyme.
• Must be strong in logic and coding abilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Must be passionate and self-motivated.
• Excellent team player and good communication skills.