Frontend Developer

Are you a skilled Frontend Developer with a passion for gaming? Look no further! Studio Deloryan is on the hunt for developers to help us take our game to the next level.

Who Are We?

At Studio Deloryan, we're not just game developers; we're a community of creators with a passion for crafting realistic management games. Our flagship project, Horse Reality, boasts a vibrant community of 10k daily active players and an average of 50k monthly active players. We celebrate the diverse perspectives, experiences, and talents of every team member, actively encouraging everyone to contribute their ideas, fostering an autonomous culture.

Our journey began years ago when our founder built the game from scratch using PHP, jQuery, Javascript, and MySQL. In 2020, we embarked on a transformation, migrating the game to the Laravel framework, an ongoing process. We're also embracing decoupled microservices and containerised infrastructure to pave the way for future growth.

Horse Reality, sets a new standard for horse management games. We've meticulously recreated horse genetics, delivering a realistic experience that educates players about horse colour genetics. Join us in revolutionising the gaming industry with creativity, empathy, and a love for horses.

What We Are Looking For

We’re on the lookout for a Frontend Developer to help elevate Horse Reality to new heights. You will play a crucial role in shaping the frontend. Together with our lead developer you will establish a cohesive frontend strategy and bring it to life across the game.

Here are a few key things you can find in our stack at the moment:

PHP (Laravel), Blade templating, MySQL, SCSS, Javascript, Redis, Docker, Git

We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop Strategy: Collaborate with our lead developer to devise a consistent frontend strategy and execute it throughout the game.
• Building Reusable Components: Create adaptable and reusable frontend components that are accessible, responsive, and cross-browser compatible.
• Architectural Transformation: Migrate existing and redesigned pages to our new architecture.
• Code Enhancement: Strengthen the robustness of existing frontend elements through refactoring and bug-fixing.
• Code Review: Conduct thorough code reviews for frontend changes made by fellow developers to maintain high-quality standards.
• Holistic Development: Consider security, maintenance, scalability, and other essential factors when crafting frontend solutions.
• Testing and Debugging: Ensure the reliability and performance of frontend components through rigorous testing and debugging.
• Craft Clean Code: Write clean, efficient code that contributes to a seamless user experience.
• Stay Current: Keep a watchful eye on emerging trends and best practices in the ever-evolving world of web development.

Requirements

• Expertise: Experience in building clean and coherent web experiences.
• Educational Background: BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Or sufficient demonstrable professional work experience.
• Tech Skills: Familiarity with technologies such as PHP/Laravel/Blade or other web templating engines, web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, etc.), and Git.
• Scrum/Agile: Ability to work effectively in an agile development environment.
• Proactive Mindset: A self-starter with a strong sense of ownership who approaches challenges creatively and methodically, seeing them through to final results.
• Effective Communication: Fluent in English with clear and professional communication skills, along with effective time management.
• EU Work Authorization: Permission to work in the European Union 🇪🇺.

Nice-to-Haves:

• Skills: Affinity with UX/UI Design
• Dutch-Speaking: Fluent in Dutch.
• Gaming: A background or strong interest in gaming.
• Horse Enthusiast: Familiar with horses and/or equestrian sports.

Why Work at Studio Deloryan?

At Studio Deloryan, we are on a mission to redefine work. We consider our 32-hour workweek the “new norm”. This innovative approach allows our team members to enjoy more quality time for themselves, focusing on what truly matters in life. We empower our team members to work from anywhere, anytime, as long as they meet their responsibilities and are available during our core communication hours. This flexibility fosters a culture of autonomy, well-being, and a harmonious work-life balance. Join us in shaping the future of work at Studio Deloryan.

• ⏰ Flexible Work Hours: Embrace a 32-hour workweek, spread across five days with 6.5h per day. Start your workday on your terms, with core hours for communication.
• 💶 Salary: Earn a gross monthly salary ranging from €2.500 - €4.000, depending on experience. Plus, a 50% Christmas bonus.
• 🏖️ Paid Time Off: 25 vacation days, an additional 2-week holiday break during our company closing at Christmas, and time off on national holidays in your country of residence.
• 💻 Extra Benefits: Company laptop, a €500 work from home budget, a €1000 educational budget to enhance your skills (based on full-time employment), and other benefits. 
• 🏢 Flexible Working: Choose to work from our office in the Dutch Game Garden in The Netherlands, embrace hybrid remote work, or work fully remotely. And yes, we have an office dog! 🐶 
• 🌱 Autonomy and Responsibility: Experience a high degree of freedom and personal responsibility in your work. 
• 💭 Your Needs Matter: Consider the above benefits a baseline. We're open to discussions about what will make you feel happy and empowered in your role.