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Junior Front End Developer

Playtech
Full-time
On-site
Kyiv, Ukraine
Software Engineering & Technology

Company Description

About Playtech

Founded in 1999, the company has a premium listing on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange and is focused on regulated and regulating markets across its B2B business. By leveraging its proprietary technology, Playtech delivers innovative products and services to ensure a safe, engaging and entertaining gaming experience.

As the gaming industry's leading technology company, it combines business intelligence-driven software, services, content, and platform technology to drive excellence and innovation across the sector. Read more about who we are and what we do here: www.playtechpeople.com and www.playtech.com 

Here at Playtech, we genuinely believe that people are our biggest asset. Diverse thoughts, experiences, and individual characteristics enrich our work environment and lead to better business decisions. Embracing differences and maintaining transparency in our processes is the core of Playtech's overall commitment to responsible business practices. 

Ready to level up your career?  

Playtech’s Casino Mobile unit is looking for a proactive Junior Front-End Developer who is motivated, communicative, and excited to grow within a highly creative, collaborative, and supportive environment. 

Job Description

Your influential mission. You will... 

  • Develop and support frontend components of casino games using our internal TypeScript-based framework (Pixi.js + GSAP).
  • Build game features including animations, UI interactions, logic implementation, and integration with backend services. 
  • Contribute to code reviews, follow best practices, and ensure high-quality, maintainable code.
  • Collaborate daily with cross-functional teams including game producers, designers, QAs, server developers, and product stakeholders.
  • Bring ideas that enhance the internal framework, improve performance, or reduce development effort while meeting gameplay goals. 

Qualifications

Components for success. You... 

  • Have 1+ years of general front-end development experience.
  • Hold a technical education in Computer Science or a related field (mandatory).
  • Possess solid knowledge of TypeScript, JavaScript, OOP principles, and design patterns.
  • Communicate clearly, collaborate effectively, and stay proactive in solving problems.
  • Are self-motivated, organised, and comfortable working both independently and within a team.
  • Want to learn game development, improve continuously, and take ownership of your growth. 

You'll get extra points for... 

  • Experience in game development.
  • Familiarity with Pixi.js and basic knowledge of Java. 

Thrive in a culture that values...  

  • Possibility to work with a product company.
  • Personalised professional growth.
  • Warm and friendly attitude to every specialist.
  • Educational possibilities.
  • Competitive salary and benefits.
  • Medical insurance.
  • Fully-equipped cosy office space located in the city centre (Gulliver, “Palats Sportu” metro station).
  • Paid vacation days, sick leaves and national holidays.
  • Corporate events and team buildings. 

Additional Information

CASINO UNIT 

Casino products are the flagship of Playtech’s products, offering an industry-leading selection of online games together with a state-of-the-art platform for seamless integration with our business customers’ websites. We ensure to deliver a thrilling web experience content library that includes a slot, table/card, fixed odds games, and more. Some of the movie and entertainment brands we have collaborated with, include DC, MGM, and NBC Universal. Casino Unit is represented in the following locations: Estonia, Bulgaria, and Ukraine and includes around 300 great employees in total, who build the most extensive games portfolio across the industry.

Playtech is an equal opportunities employer. Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams. We celebrate differences and encourage everyone to join us and be themselves at work.