Frontend Game Developer

Pollard Digital Solutions - Europe is a full-solution supplier of lottery management and iLottery technology for world-wide lottery markets. The company is owned by Pollard Banknote Ltd. – a leading partner to more than 60 lotteries worldwide, providing high quality instant ticket products, licensed games, retail merchandising solutions, and a full suite of digital offerings. Established in 1907 in Winnipeg, Canada, Pollard Banknote is owned approximately 66.7% by the Pollard family and is publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (PBL). 
Our objective is to deliver the most innovative solutions that will render industry-leading returns to good causes in an ethically responsible way.  We emphasize a friendly, lively, and respectful workplace atmosphere, where team spirit is highly valued. 

We are looking for a Frontend Game Developer to join our team, where we practice Agile Software Development and value shared responsibility, collaboration, and team spirit. 

You can expect from this role to: 

• Create exciting games like those featured in our portfolio! We invite you to check them - www.pollardbanknote.com/game-studio
• Analyze, design, program, document, test, install and support Gaming Solutions
• Participate in design and architecture discussions
• Developing features to elevate the user engagement
• Participate in code reviews
• Participate in professional knowledge sharing with peers
• Assist in project estimation and release planning

You will be a match if you have: 

• B.Sc. in Computer Science or equivalent  
• 5+ years of experience working with JavaScript
• Strong knowledge of HTML5 and CSS3
• Experience with Vue.js, React, Angular, Knockout, or other lightweight MV* frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of relational databases, SQL
• Experience with Canvas API and HTML5 canvas libraries such as CreateJS
• Familiarity with JavaScript module loaders, such as Webpack or Require.js
• Knowledge of building tools like Grunt, Gulp, Webpack, or Parcel.
• Experience using control systems like Git or SVN
• Linux/Unix fundamentals, including the ability to work effectively from the command line
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Proficiency in English

Desirable but not necessary: 

• Sass and Compass experience
• Experience with automated development environment setup like Vagrant, Docker etc.
• Experience RESTful APIs / JSON
• Experience with Phaser HTML5 game framework
• Familiar with Progressive Web Applications
• Passion for writing testable code using Jasmine, Mocha, Jest, QUnit or similar 

 You can expect from us: 

• A truly great working environment
• Modern office with parking provided for our employees
• Private health insurance
• Learning and Development Budget
• Yearly profit sharing
• Social activities
• Referral bonus
• Additional benefits 

 We thank all applicants for taking the time to apply. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.