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JavaScript Mobile Developer
2 years ago
Trying to be part of the next great online game? That’s what we do.
At Arkadium our purpose is to have fun while creating fun - and that’s exactly what we’ve been doing for 20 years. We’re the creators behind the world’s most-played games. From the Solitaire that came on your Windows machine, to hundreds of other games you’ve come to know and love - you can find our games on Arkadium.com, iOS, Android, and lots of other big sites worldwide.
As a proud Evergreen business our values of Fierce Drive, Positive Energy and Living Full Lives are the driving force behind how we run and the choices we make.
We’re privately held (aka stable and reasonable about growth), founder-led (aka passionate about our craft) and we consistently rank as a “Best Place to Work” (aka not your typical games company).
Interested in becoming an Arkadian? We’d love to hear from you. We employ an approach to business that emphasizes positivity and efficiency in equal parts. Our founders, Jessica Rovello and Kenny Rosenblatt, have led the company for 20 years with an entrepreneurial mindset that trickles down to all facets of our offices. Arkadium has been recognized as a top-rated workplace – both locally and nationally – by Crain’s, Inc, Forbes, Digiday, Ad Age and others.
Overview
Arkadium is building mobile apps and porting our award-winning web games using React Native. We are seeking an exceptional and experienced software engineer to support the development of our React Native engine and add new features to engage our players. If you are experienced and passionate about React Native, Redux, and TypeScript, and really want to try yourself in game development – this is the right job for you!
Responsibilities
- Develop new features and maintain the codebase of our game engine
- Write readable and easily supportable TypeScript code using best practices, design patterns, and architectural approaches
- Keep up-to-date documentation of the engine and games based on the engine
- Support development of shared technology, reusable NPM modules, and templates to help improve productivity of the team
- Be an expert on web technology trends and actively research new tools
- Contribute new game ideas and suggestions to improve existing games in our library
- Work in an Agile environment as part of a multi-disciplinary team that values speed and autonomy
Requirements
Our ideal candidate:
- A bachelor’s degree in computer science
- 3+ year development experience with web or mobile applications
- Strong familiarity with the following technologies
- JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS
- Node, NPM, Webpack
- Strong knowledge of programming fundamentals and architecture
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency in English
Bonus advantage if you have:
- Experience with the following tasks
- Developing using React Native and Redux
- SDK integration with React Native apps
- Native module development for React Native apps
- Mobile IAP and Subscriptions integration
You must be legally able to work in Portugal to be considered.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation with structured performance and career development check-ins
- Meaningful supplemental health insurance (medical, dental & vision plans)
- Meal allowance
- Additional budget for conferences you are interested in
- Personal development budget to fuel your passions and desire to learn (Arkadians are taking classes in not only Excel and leadership, but also interior design and even swimming!)
- Time off from Christmas Eve through New Year's Day so we can all enjoy the holidays
- A unique culture of transparency, true teamwork and fun
- Summer Fridays: 4 Fridays off throughout the Summer to have more fun in the sun
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