Senior Software Engineer UI

• 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!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate with Project Manager or Project Consultant to develop front end of mobile and web application
• Delivering a complete front-end application
• Ensuring high performance on mobile and desktop
• Writing tested, idiomatic, and documented JavaScript, HTML and CSS
• Coordinating the workflow between the graphic designer, the HTML coder, and yourself
• Cooperating with the back-end developer in the process of building the RESTful API
• Collaborate with the stakeholders, the users, the build team and other development partners to implement state-of-the-art user experiences.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze, design, and ship new features
• Participate actively in discussions, presentations and decisions about front end development, web application, mobile app etc.
• Act as the impulse by providing clear guidance to the team’s questions during implementation phases
• Implement new technologies to maximize application performance
• Work with outside data sources and APIs
• Work on bug fixing and improving application performance

KEY COMPETENCIES & SKILLS:

• Strong object-oriented JavaScript
• Flat box, material design concepts
• AngularJS, MVC frameworks – Angular
• CSS precompilers like Sass and LESS
• Skills in one or more chosen frameworks/libraries like jQuery or Bootstrap
• AJAX (Asynchronous JavaScript and XML)
• HTML 5, CSS Modules, Web pack, Babel, npm
• jQuery, jQueryUI, RequireJS, doT.js (Templating Engine)
• Able to integrate existing API (REST)
• Understanding of java web application technology stack (core Java, spring core, Spring MVC, Hibernate, REST)
• Git/GitHub, Continuous integration using maven & Jenkins
• Integrate applications with network systems, servers and databases.
• Troubleshoot problems with application development and use
• Excellent conceptual, and critical thinking capabilities
• Self-directed and self-motivated with the ability to take charge or play a supporting role
• Strong understanding of product development
• Clear written and verbal communications skills (English), including presentation skill
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) is required.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic AngularJS Developer to join our development team. As an AngularJS Developer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining web applications using AngularJS technology. You will work closely with other developers, designers, and project managers to deliver high-quality software solutions. The ideal candidate should be well-versed in front-end development, have a strong grasp of AngularJS concepts, and be able to write clean, efficient, and maintainable code.

Responsibilities:

1. Front-End Development: Develop user interfaces and front-end components using AngularJS, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to create responsive and interactive web applications.
2. Application Design: Collaborate with designers and software architects to design and implement user interfaces and application features that align with project requirements and UI/UX best practices.
3. Code Implementation: Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code to build scalable web applications. Ensure code quality through code reviews, testing, and debugging.
4. Maintain and Improve: Identify and resolve performance and security issues in existing applications. Continuously improve and optimize existing codebases for better performance and maintainability.
5. Cross-Browser Compatibility: Ensure that applications function correctly across different browsers and platforms to deliver a consistent user experience.
6. Integration: Collaborate with backend developers to integrate front-end applications with server-side APIs and services.
7. Testing: Develop and implement unit and integration tests to ensure the reliability and robustness of the applications.
8. Stay Updated: Keep up-to-date with the latest trends and advancements in front-end development and AngularJS to ensure best practices are followed.
9. Problem Solving: Analyze and troubleshoot technical issues, proposing effective solutions to complex problems.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Proven experience as an AngularJS Developer or similar role, with a strong portfolio of previous projects showcasing your skills.
• Proficient in front-end technologies, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and AJAX.
• In-depth knowledge of AngularJS (versions 1.x) and its core principles.
• Familiarity with AngularJS best practices and design patterns.
• Experience with RESTful APIs and asynchronous request handling.
• Understanding of cross-browser compatibility issues and ways to work around them.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Familiarity with version control systems, such as Git.
• Experience with other front-end frameworks like React or Vue.js is a plus.
• Knowledge of backend technologies and server-side languages like Node.js or Python is beneficial but not mandatory.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Ability to learn and adapt quickly in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and debugging responsive web applications for the company. Using Angular / React / JavaScript this candidate will be able to translate user and business needs into functional frontend design.

Responsibilities

• We use React for web application.
• Designing, developing, and testing UI for mobile and web applications
• Build reusable code and libraries for future use
• Accurately translate user and business needs into functional frontend code

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in frontend development
• Experience building mobile/web applications using Angular or React or JavaScript.

We are looking for a skilled react.js developer to join our front-end development team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and implementing user interface components using React.js concepts and workflows such as Redux, Flux, and Webpack. You will also be responsible for profiling and improving front-end performance and documenting our front-end codebase.

To ensure success as a react.js developer, you should have in-depth knowledge of JavaScript and React concepts, excellent front-end coding skills, and a good understanding of progressive web applications. Ultimately, a top-class react.js developer should be able to design and build modern user interface components to enhance application performance.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a similar field.
• Previous experience working as a react.js developer.
• In-depth knowledge of JavaScript, CSS, HTML, and front-end languages.
• Knowledge of REACT tools including React.js, Webpack, Enzyme, Redux, and Flux.
• 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.
• Good project management skills.

We have multiple open positions for full-stack engineers to work with us on a cutting-edge eCommerce trade analysis platform.

Must have experience with:

• Typescript
• NextJS
• Firebase / AWS services
• Experience working on SaaS applications with a large codebase

Nice to have

• Tailwind
• DynamoDB
• Chart libraries such as ChartJS

   

• Work with other developers to ensure that the website is functional and visually appealing.
• Liaise with the client to gauge their needs and expectations.
• Plan the layout of the website.
• Ensure that the website is optimized for various devices.
• Use analytics to test client enjoyment.

• Proficiency in HTML, JavaScript, jQuery, and CSS.
• Knowledge of Adobe Illustrator.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of key design principles.
• Good problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities (KRA):

• Create Angular components with proper standards of the Angular.
• Create the applications with responsiveness and cross browser compatibility.
• Optimizing the performance on the browser by using the webpack custom confi
• Integrate with REST APIs built with modern authorization mechanisms such as JSON Web Token.
• Create test cases for each component by using any one of the testing library support provided in Angular.
• Ability to debug the Angular code in the browser to rectify the issues.
• Exposure to Progressive Web Apps (PWA) will be preferred.
• Exposure to latest technology trends and passion to grow is must
• Exposure to Insurance domain in past will be preferred

Required skills/Experience:

• Angular 6+, Redux, JavaScript
•  Node/NPM
• GIT
• JIRA 
• REST API, JSON
• Unit Test Cases - Jest/Enzyme/Mocha/Jasmine
• Visual Studio Code
• UI Library: Bootstrap / ng-zorro / Angular CDK Tomcat