Frontend Game Developer - Phaser.js

Role Overview

Frontend Game Developer – Phaser.js at Burjline Builders, based in Dubai, UAE. You will build and ship high-quality browser-based casino games using Phaser.js and TypeScript, working across the full game development lifecycle from mechanics and rendering to optimization and backend integration.

Role Purpose

To develop polished, performant browser-based casino games that run smoothly at 60fps across mobile and desktop devices, balancing engineering quality with exceptional game feel through hands-on technical execution across the entire development stack.

Key Responsibilities

Game Development & Architecture

• Build browser-based casino games end to end using Phaser.js and TypeScript.
• Develop game loops, rendering, state management, UI and core game mechanics.
• Implement slot reels, card, dice, wheel and multiplier-based mechanics.
• Design scalable game architecture and reusable systems that work across multiple game titles.
• Build reusable components, systems and frameworks for use across multiple game titles.

Rendering & Visual Polish

• Create polished animations, particle effects, transitions and win celebrations.
• Work with Phaser animation and particle systems, and use custom shaders where required.
• Work with WebGL and custom rendering techniques where Phaser's standard capabilities are not sufficient.
• Build responsive game layouts for portrait and landscape orientations across phones, tablets and desktops.
• Demonstrate strong attention to animation timing, easing, transitions and overall game feel.

Performance Optimization

• Optimize games to maintain 60fps across mobile and desktop devices.
• Profile rendering performance and resolve draw-call, texture, memory and asset-loading bottlenecks.
• Apply strong understanding of browser performance optimization.
• Use Chrome DevTools for profiling and performance debugging.

Backend Integration & Game Logic

• Integrate game math, RNG and real-time outcomes from backend services.
• Work with deterministic and verifiable game outcomes.
• Experience integrating real-time systems using WebSockets.
• Understand deterministic outcomes and graceful reconnection.

Multi-Market & Localization Support

• Support multi-language and multi-currency requirements.

Collaboration & Development Practices

• Collaborate with artists, animators, designers and backend engineers to deliver polished games.
• Use modern AI coding tools such as Cursor, Claude or GitHub Copilot as part of daily development workflow.
• Stay current with new tools, frameworks, engine versions and development practices.
• Know when AI can accelerate development and when a carefully engineered manual solution is better.
• Share useful workflows and discoveries with the wider engineering team.
• Demonstrate strong ownership and ability to consistently deliver production-ready work.

Qualifications & Experience

• 3+ years of experience building production web games or interactive web applications.
• Experience shipping live production games or interactive web experiences.
• Strong hands-on experience with Phaser.js and TypeScript.
• Strong understanding of game loops, frame timing and browser rendering performance.
• Experience with Phaser scenes, sprites, tweens and particle systems.
• Good understanding of WebGL, with experience working with shaders or custom rendering.
• Strong animation skills, including Phaser tweens and timelines.
• Strong understanding of browser performance optimization.

Skills & Competencies

• Phaser.js
• TypeScript
• WebGL
• Chrome DevTools
• Git
• REST APIs
• WebSockets
• Figma
• Modern AI coding tools (Cursor, Claude, GitHub Copilot)
• Spine or skeletal animation experience (bonus)
• Pixi.js or other HTML5 game engines (bonus)
• GLSL
• Howler.js (bonus)
• Vite or Webpack (bonus)
• Sound-driven animation and FX (bonus)

Additional Information

Compensation & Location

• AED 12,000–20,000 per month, depending on experience.
• On-site role based in Dubai, UAE.

Bonus Qualifications & Experience

• Previous experience building slot or casino games.
• Understanding of RTP, volatility, game math and certification requirements.
• Experience with RNG or Remote Game Server (RGS) integrations.
• Deep experience with WebGL, GLSL or custom rendering.
• Experience with Spine or Howler.js.
• Experience building shared game frameworks or design systems.

Team & Environment

• Small, collaborative engineering team with direct impact on the product.
• High ownership in a fast-moving product environment.
• Hands-on work across game development, performance and rendering.
• Opportunity to build games that reach real players globally.