Overview
We are seeking an experienced JavaScript Developer (Full Stack) to join our Code team, to help build and support internal and external web applications and APIs to support our game engine team. The successful candidate will join a small team and use their specialist JavaScript knowledge to be involved in the entire software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering and system design to implementation, testing, deployment, and maintenance. You will be working on building internal tools as well as public facing APIs. This is primarily a back-end role but we are looking for someone who has experience with both front-end and back-end languages, development frameworks, and third-party libraries. The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator in order to help other teams fix bugs and resolve issues. This role can be based out of either of our studios in Oxford or Warwick, with relocation support available if needed and potential hybrid options based on individual needs.
Key Outcomes
* Produce performant and well documented code.
* Successfully develop and deploy new tools to support our game teams.
* Responsive to bugs and issues as they arise and provide speedy resolutions.
Responsibilities
* Design, build and deploy web applications to support our in-house engine team.
* Maintain and improve existing tools.
* Develop integrations with third party APIs.
* Support our application deployments.
* Communicate with other teams.
Requirements
* Experience with NodeJS, JavaScript and TypeScript.
* Knowledge of front end frameworks like Vue and React.
* Experience with databases such as MySQL and NoSQL databases.
* Familiarity with AWS or equivalent cloud environments.
* Experience with software development tools and version control systems (Git/Perforce desirable).
* Demonstrated capacity to quickly learn new technologies.
* Comfortable modifying/maintaining applications written in other languages (such as PHP) is desirable.
* Experience writing serverless functions (AWS Lambda/Azure Functions) is a bonus.
Benefits
* 22 days holidays + Christmas closure (typically 4 days) & Bank holidays (increasing with service at 5 years – one day each year until you reach 31 days)
* Private Medical Insurance, healthcare cash plan, including dental and vision
* Life Assurance, Income Protection & Critical Illness Cover
* Enhanced Family Leave
* Interest Free, Tax-Free loans
* Enhanced Pension Scheme
* EAP with mental health and wellbeing support
* Discounts, freebies, and social events
Life at Rebellion – Oxford & Culture
Our riverside headquarters in Oxford places you close to the city centre with a blend of tradition and modernity. Great transport links, including a nearby train station with services to London and other major cities, and free parking at the studio. An open-plan office supports teamwork and innovation with access to hot drinks, a tuck shop, and nearby pubs and dining options.
About Rebellion
We are an indie studio with creative freedom over our titles and a wide variety of projects across major platforms. We foster an inclusive culture and support work-life balance, development opportunities, and a friendly, creative atmosphere.
Right to Work Statement
This role is only open to applicants who have the permanent right to work in the UK. We are unable to provide or take over visa sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must be able to demonstrate ongoing eligibility to work in the UK without employer sponsorship.
Job Details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Temporary
Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
Industries: Computer Games
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