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Playtika

JavaScript Technical Lead

Playtika
Ukraine · Full-time · Not Applicable

Join us at Playtika (NASDAQ: PLTK), where we're driven by the belief life needs play. We’re on a mission to deliver infinite ways to play using cutting-edge technologies like AI and machine learning to craft immersive experiences that connect, inspire and entertain millions of players worldwide.

From our start as a small mobile games company founded in Israel to our current position as a publicly traded company and industry leader, we continue to be a dominant force in interactive entertainment. With a diverse portfolio of award-winning, category-leading Casual and Social Casino-themed games, including nine of the top 100 highest-grossing mobile games in the US, we're setting the standard for excellence.

Our success story is co-authored by a dynamic team of storytellers, strategists, creators and data scientists who thrive on innovation. We are home of the best, advancing an inclusive culture that embraces our core values and reflects our agile DNA.

With a strong financial foundation, disciplined operations, unwavering player-focused approach and relentless can-do spirit, we're well-positioned for sustained growth. If you're ready to join the driving force behind the evolution of interactive entertainment, we invite you to come play with us.

Are you ready to step into a high-impact role and shape the future of game development within our company?

We’re looking for a passionate JavaScript Technical Leader (or a Senior JavaScript pro ready to level up!) to become the go-to expert, spearhead innovation, and redefine how we build games.

This is more than a developer job – it’s an opportunity to influence company-wide game standards, tackle complex challenges, lead cross-team integrations, and leave your mark on how we scale efficiently.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Lead the development of new features and gameplay logic on the client-side
  • Build internal tools and reusable modules that power our games
  • Design architecture and collaborate on business logic with product teams
  • Conduct code reviews and raise the quality bar for others
  • Drive experimentation and introduce innovative approaches
  • Be a mentor, sharer, and problem-solver across teams
  • Take part in performance investigations and optimization efforts

What are we looking for

  • 5+ years of hands-on experience with JavaScript and TypeScript
  • Solid grasp of game engines, OpenGL/WebGL, and how rendering ticks
  • Strong understanding of mobile app development workflows
  • Experience with Jest or similar testing frameworks
  • Proven track record in profiling, memory management, and multithreading
  • Git wizardry and comfort working in complex enterprise environments
  • A curious mind that thrives in cross-functional collaboration

Why this role stands out

  • You’ll become the internal face of new game engine – Gdevelop, with all the challenges it brings – including adoption and standards
  • Your work will directly impact speed, quality, and scalability of game delivery
  • You’ll collaborate with multiple studios and product teams across the company
  • You’ll grow both as a technical expert and strategic contributor

Benefits:

  • Annual company bonus
  • Competitive salary & flexible working hours
  • Daily breakfast, lunch, and office refreshments
  • Private health insurance, dental coverage, and psychological counseling
  • 20 paid vacation days and 5 sick days per year
  • 6 long weekends and 1 day off for your birthday
  • Gifts for special occasions (birthday, Easter, Christmas, Women’s and Men’s Day, weddings, childbirth, etc.)
  • Technical library with the option to order books
  • Access to our educational platform with courses, training programs, and certifications
  • Career development through coaching and reviews
  • Internal mobility & referral program
  • Corporate celebrations, team-building events, and fun activities
  • Personal care in the office (nails, eyebrows, and barber services)
  • Modern offices (Kyiv, Vinnytsia, Dnipro) with organized shuttle buses to and from the office

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

If you feel the above describes you perfectly - Apply now!

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Posted
Aug 12, 2025
Type
Full-time
Level
Not Applicable
Location
Ukraine
Company
Playtika

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Categories

Engineering

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