FRONT END WEB DEVELOPER

1939 Games is a gaming studio with offices in Reykjavík, Iceland and Helsinki, Finland, staffed with veterans of the gaming industry. 1939 Games is the developer of the digital collectible card game KARDS: The WW2 Card Game, available on PC and mobile platforms.

1939 Games is seeking a highly skilled and creative Web Developer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of front-end and back-end web development technologies, with a passion for creating engaging and responsive websites. You will work closely with our design and development teams to build and maintain high-quality, scalable web applications that deliver a seamless user experience.

The position is Full-time and Permanent, and located in Helsinki, Finland.

The following languages are of primary interest:

• Next.js
• Node.js
• Python
• HTML/CSS

Responsibilities:

Continue work on an existing game specific website, a company website and an internal website which for example includes customer support tools.

• Design and develop new features.
• Maintain, optimize and improve existing features.
• Directing and performing updates.
• Collaborate with designers to ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs.
• Optimize websites and web applications for maximum speed and scalability.
• Implement security and data protection measures.

Requirements:

Proven experience as a Web Developer or similar role.

• Has designed, built, deployed and maintained a website.
• Knowledge of SEO principles.
• Experience with version control systems.
• Strong understanding of some server-side languages such as Python, Ruby, Java, PHP, or .Net.
• Familiarity with database technology such as Postgres, MySQL or Oracle.
• Familiarity with content management systems (CMS).
• Experience with cloud services such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Nice to Haves:

• Experience on creating sites localized for multiple languages.
• Ability to work independently and do things without constant guidance.
• High degree of independent judgment.

Interview Process:

• Application via email with resume and links/examples of previous work
• Interview round one
• Interview round two
• Interview round three

Salary and Benefits:

• Open and low hierarchy work environment
• An easily reached office in a central Helsinki location

We require examples of previous work.

The primary focus of the job is on the front-end, and experience with interfacing to back-ends is absolutely necessary. Back-end skills are a bonus but not essential.

The normal 3-month probationary period will be used on small projects to assess skills and company culture fit, before moving to large projects.

All applications must be in English and include a portfolio.