Front End Web Developer 1939 GAMES / Helsinki
PUBLISHED: March 15, 2024
1939 Games is a gaming studio with offices in Reykjavík, Iceland and Helsinki, Finland, staffed with veterans of the gaming industry. 1939 Games is the developer of the digital collectible card game KARDS: The WW2 Card Game, available on PC and mobile platforms.
1939 Games is seeking a highly skilled and creative Web Developer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of front-end and back-end web development technologies, with a passion for creating engaging and responsive websites. You will work closely with our design and development teams to build and maintain high-quality, scalable web applications that deliver a seamless user experience.
The position is Full-time and Permanent, and located in Helsinki, Finland.
The following languages are of primary interest:
- Next.js
- Node.js
- Python
- HTML/CSS
Responsibilities:
- Continue work on an existing game specific website, a company website and an internal website which for example includes customer support tools.
- Design and develop new features.
- Maintain, optimize and improve existing features.
- Directing and performing updates.
- Collaborate with designers to ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs.
- Optimize websites and web applications for maximum speed and scalability.
- Implement security and data protection measures.
Requirements:
- Proven experience as a Web Developer or similar role.
- Has designed, built, deployed and maintained a website.
- Extensive knowledge of web applications, programming languages, and web services – including CSS, cross-browser compatibility, HTML, JavaScript, security principles, REST, and web user interface design.
- Knowledge of SEO principles.
- Experience with version control systems.
- Strong understanding of some server-side languages such as Python, Ruby, Java, PHP, or .Net.
- Familiarity with database technology such as Postgres, MySQL or Oracle.
- Familiarity with content management systems (CMS).
- Experience with cloud services such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Nice to Haves:
- Experience on creating sites localized for multiple languages.
- Ability to work independently and do things without constant guidance.
- High degree of independent judgment.
Interview Process:
- Application via email with resume and links/examples of previous work
- Interview round one
- Interview round two
- Interview round three
- Final decision
Salary and Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Open and low hierarchy work environment
- An easily reached office in a central Helsinki location
Final Notes:
We require examples of previous work.
The primary focus of the job is on the front-end, and experience with interfacing to back-ends is absolutely necessary. Back-end skills are a bonus but not essential.
The normal 3-month probationary period will be used on small projects to assess skills and company culture fit, before moving to large projects.
All applications must be in English and include a portfolio.