Back-End Developer (Remote)
On-siteWoodbridge Orange County, California, United States
Job Summary
Develop and maintain the front-end of a hybrid web game using Angular, building interactive gameplay features with Phaser and PixiJS. Design and implement scalable backend services using TypeScript and Node.js, while integrating APIs, real-time features, and game services across the stack. Collaborate with game designers, artists, and backend engineers to deliver polished experiences, optimizing performance, stability, and cross-platform compatibility for desktop and mobile. Requires strong TypeScript, Angular, and game engine expertise, with PHP or Java knowledge preferred.
Required Qualifications
- Intermediate/Senior level
- Thorough knowledge with web based technologies
- Java
- PHP
- Strong experience with TypeScript across front-end and backend
- Solid knowledge of Angular for building complex web applications
- Hands-on experience with Phaser and/or PixiJS (or similar HTML5 game engines)
- Experience designing RESTful APIs and backend services
- Understanding of performance optimization for browser-based games
- Familiarity with version control (Git) and modern development workflows
Desired Qualifications
- NodeJS
- MySQL
- Experience with ActionScript Flash AS1,2,3
- Prior work on browser-based or hybrid games
- Knowledge of WebSockets or real-time multiplayer systems
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and cloud deployment
- Interest in game mechanics, animations, and UX for interactive experiences
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