Senior Frontend Programmer - Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom - People Can Fly

Description

Job Description

• Implementing PCF Online Services from the frontend perspective.
• Working on developers tools used by game or publishers teams.
• Design, develop, maintain and deliver a user interface for both internal and external use.
• Ensuring high-quality software by creating unit, integration tests and manual testing.
• Collaborate with backend developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and provide input on system design.
• Work closely with UI/UX designers to transform mockups into responsive web interfaces.
• Provide technical expertise and mentorship to other frontend developers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 5+ years of professional frontend development experience.
• 5+ years of Javascript (or similar languages, ie: Typescript), HTML, and CSS.
• 3+ years of working experience using modern frameworks and tools such as React, Ember, Angular, Vue, etc.
• Knowledge of VS Code (or any other IDE of your choice), Docker, WSL or Linux (optionally)
• Solid understanding of responsive web designs principles, web performance optimisation techniques, and troubleshooting skills.
• Proven proficiency in testing practices, such as unit testing, functional testing, integration testing, and test-driven development.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker.
• Solid security best practices.
• Ability to collaborate effectively as part of the multicultural distributed team fostering collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Strong knowledge of version control systems like Git or Perforce.
• Experience with RESTful APIs and asynchronous programming.
• Self-motivation.
• Good mentoring skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.

Nice to have:

• Proficient in Typescript
• Understanding of DevOps principles, experience with GitHub Actions or similar tools
• Prior experience with Grafana or similar services
• Familiarity with cloud technologies
• Experience using Linux system
• Familiarity with backend technologies
• Knowledge of any project management and bug tracking software (like JIRA)

Additional Information

• Private medical healthcare (Vitality) and BUPA dental insurance for PCF's employees and their families.
• Access to wellbeing platform - Gympass for employees and family members.
• Online Polish and English language classes.
• Access to the pension scheme.
• Flexible working hours.
• Free virtual health and mental wellbeing sessions included in the plan for members and their dependents.
• Personal development opportunities and ability to work in a global environment.
• Work in a creative team with people full of passion for what they do.

Company Description

People Can Fly is one of the leading independent AAA games development studios with an international team of hundreds of talented individuals working from offices located in Poland, UK, US, and Canada, and from all over the world thanks to our remote work programs.

Founded in 2002, we made our mark on the shooter genre with titles such as Painkiller, Bulletstorm, Gears of War: Judgment, and Outriders. We are one of the most experienced Unreal Engine studios in the industry and we are expanding it with in-house solutions called PCF Framework.

Our creative teams are currently working on several exciting titles: Gemini is our new project being developed with Square Enix; Maverick is a Triple-A game developed in collaboration with Microsoft Corporation; Bifrost & Victoria are projects we're growing in the self-publishing model. We are also busy working on a VR and undisclosed projects, more information on those to come later.

With over 20 years of experience, PCF sets out to explore new horizons. We aim to combine our expertise with creativity of the best and most forward-thinking talents in the industry to work together on the new generation of action games for the global gaming community.

If you decide to accompany us on this journey, you'll have a chance to perfect your craft and expand your knowledge, working alongside leaders in the industry on bringing a brand-new unique experience to the players worldwide.