Yggdrasil is a provider of superior online gaming solutions for iGaming operators. The business was founded in 2013 and is today one of the industry’s most respected and acclaimed suppliers. In 2019 Yggdrasil introduced the three pioneering value propositions; YG Franchise, YG Masters and YG Game IP, of which the last two are powered by Yggdrasil’s enabling technology solution GATI (Game Adaptation Tool & Interface). Since its inception, Yggdrasil has embarked on a rapid growth trajectory enabled by a strong corporate culture focused on innovation, creativity, quality and technology leadership. 

We are looking for JavaScript Framework Developer with outstanding JavaScript skills to expand our workforce. You will be part of a kick-ass, cross-functional agile team, consisting of Developers, Mathematicians, and Testers led by an experienced Engineering Manager.

Your task will be to deliver new solutions and improvements for GDK (Game Development Kit) which is the set of tools supporting games development. Currently our portfolio consists of 100 games and still growing. You will be responsible for implementing smart solutions to enable entering new markets and new channels of games distribution, e.g. land based slot machines. Your knowledge and experience will be crucial. We are already known for our superb quality and focus on detail but we would like to push these qualities even further as we stretch the latest mobile and browser technology to the max.

Objectives:

• Write high quality, well-optimized, clean JavaScript/TypeScript code
• Closely cooperate with other team members: Developers, Mathematicians, and Testers
• Push visual layers to the limits by creating pleasant-looking animations and effects
• Development of innovation in technical solutions for game development, aiming to modernize and streamline the developed software
• Share engineering knowledge across the team and follow engineering good practices
• Maintain and develop and create new unique functionalities of our internal platform

• Thorough knowledge of JavaScript
• Knowledge of OOP and Design Patterns
• Ability to write clean code which is easy to maintain
• Have an eye for detail and an intuition for tasteful, elegant, smooth visual effects
• Hands-on experience with any Version Control System (i.e. Git, SVN, Perforce, or Mercurial)
• Ability to integrate new technologies into existing solutions
• Background in game development, visually rich applications or the advertisement industry
• Very good command of English

Nice to have:

• Knowledge of any other OO language
• Experience with libraries such as PIXI.js, Easel.js or TweenMax
• Familiarity with Git and feature branching approach
• Knowledge of Canvas or WebGL
• Understanding of Unit Testing and TDD
• At least basic knowledge of modern HTML and CSS