Frontend Developer

This role is best suited for a Middle Frontend Developer with 3+ years of experience in client-side development and a strong interest in game development. It’s ideal for someone familiar with game engines like Cocos, Phaser, Pixi, or similar, who can work with animations, assets, and complex legacy codebases. You should be comfortable implementing UI screens, gameplay mechanics, and screen logic while collaborating closely with artists and designers.

1. How do you approach building new game screens based on artist-provided layouts?
   I carefully review the layout and visual requirements, break the screen into logical components, and ensure pixel-perfect implementation while keeping the code modular and maintainable.

2. What challenges do you face when working with large, legacy game codebases?
   The main challenges are understanding existing architecture and avoiding regressions. I address this by incremental refactoring, strong testing habits, and close collaboration with teammates familiar with the system.

3. How do you integrate animations and assets into a frontend game environment?
   I work closely with animation pipelines, preload assets efficiently, integrate Spine or engine-specific animation systems, and ensure animations are synchronized correctly with gameplay logic.

4. What is your experience with game engines like Phaser, Pixi, or Cocos?
   I’ve used game engines to manage rendering, input handling, and scene logic, leveraging their APIs to balance performance, visual quality, and development speed.

5. How do you implement and maintain screen behavior logic in games?
   I separate presentation from logic, use clear state management, and ensure that user interactions, transitions, and edge cases are handled predictably.

6. How do you ensure performance and smooth gameplay on the frontend?
   I optimize rendering, minimize unnecessary updates, manage asset loading carefully, and profile performance to avoid frame drops or memory leaks.

7. What role does frontend code play in implementing gameplay mechanics?
   Frontend code is responsible for translating game rules into interactive experiences, handling user input, visual feedback, and synchronizing with backend or game state logic.

8. How do you collaborate with artists, designers, and game designers?
   I communicate early about technical constraints, clarify expectations, and iterate together to ensure visuals, animations, and interactions match the intended player experience.

9. What experience do you have with Spine SDK or similar animation tools?
   I’ve used Spine to integrate skeletal animations, control animation states programmatically, and blend animations smoothly based on gameplay context.

10. Why is a genuine interest in games important for this role?
    Understanding games as a player helps me make better technical and UX decisions, anticipate edge cases, and build features that enhance engagement and monetization.

Nexters is an international game development company behind hit titles like Hero Wars, bringing deep gaming experiences to millions of players worldwide. We’re looking for a Frontend Developer to build and evolve in-game screens, animations, and gameplay mechanics that directly impact monetization, working closely with artists and designers. You’ll work with modern client-side technologies and game engines on a large, live product with a passionate team. This role is open to remote work or offices in Cyprus, Armenia, and Kazakhstan, offering strong benefits, career growth, and the chance to create games enjoyed by a global audience.