2D Game Developer (Defold)
Posted 3 days ago by micro1
Negotiable
Undetermined
Remote
EMEA
Summary: Join a dynamic team as a 2D Game Developer specializing in Defold, where you will create high-performance 2D games using Lua scripting. This remote contract role emphasizes collaboration with designers and artists to enhance user experiences while maintaining optimal game performance. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in game development and a passion for mobile and web gaming.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and deploy 2D games using the Defold engine, focusing on optimal performance and minimal build sizes.
- Implement robust gameplay mechanics and systems utilizing Lua scripting in a modular architecture.
- Collaborate closely with designers and artists to iterate rapidly on game prototypes and refine user experience.
- Optimize games for smooth performance across a variety of mobile and web platforms.
- Maintain efficient, well-documented code and adhere to best practices in game development.
- Debug, profile, and resolve performance issues to ensure stable game releases.
- Contribute creative solutions to technical challenges and provide input on gameplay and UI enhancements.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience developing and shipping 2D games using the Defold engine.
- Proficiency in Lua scripting and understanding of component-based game architectures.
- Strong track record in producing lightweight, performance-optimized builds for mobile and web.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a collaborative and proactive approach.
- Demonstrated ability to iterate quickly and deliver results in an agile environment.
- Solid understanding of deployment processes for various platforms.
- Attention to detail and a passion for creating engaging user experiences.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: undetermined
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Job Title: 2D Game Developer (Defold)
Job Type: Contract
Location: Remote
Job Summary
Join our customer's innovative team as a 2D Game Developer specializing in Defold. In this role, you'll craft lightweight, high-performance 2D games using Lua scripting and a component-based workflow. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and are passionate about creating seamless mobile and web gaming experiences, we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and deploy 2D games using the Defold engine, focusing on optimal performance and minimal build sizes.
- Implement robust gameplay mechanics and systems utilizing Lua scripting in a modular architecture.
- Collaborate closely with designers and artists to iterate rapidly on game prototypes and refine user experience.
- Optimize games for smooth performance across a variety of mobile and web platforms.
- Maintain efficient, well-documented code and adhere to best practices in game development.
- Debug, profile, and resolve performance issues to ensure stable game releases.
- Contribute creative solutions to technical challenges and provide input on gameplay and UI enhancements.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Proven experience developing and shipping 2D games using the Defold engine.
- Proficiency in Lua scripting and understanding of component-based game architectures.
- Strong track record in producing lightweight, performance-optimized builds for mobile and web.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a collaborative and proactive approach.
- Demonstrated ability to iterate quickly and deliver results in an agile environment.
- Solid understanding of deployment processes for various platforms.
- Attention to detail and a passion for creating engaging user experiences.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with cross-platform deployment and optimization.
- Familiarity with continuous integration and automated testing for games.
- A strong portfolio of released 2D games or prototypes.