Amsterdam, Netherlands Hybrid

CoolGames is hiring a Game Developer (remote/hybrid, full-time)

As a Game Developer, you will play a key role in designing, building, and maintaining HTML5-based casual games that reach players around the world. You'll be involved in every phase of development—from initial concept and prototyping to live operations and ongoing improvements—ensuring each title delivers a polished, engaging experience.

What You'll Do

  • Develop and ship new game titles using HTML5 and JavaScript, focusing on clean, efficient, and scalable code
  • Enhance and maintain existing games, improving performance, stability, and user experience
  • Collaborate closely with designers, artists, and QA engineers in an agile environment to deliver features and updates on schedule
  • Participate in code reviews, debugging, and optimization to uphold high technical standards
  • Support the evolution of internal tools and development workflows
  • Identify technical risks early and propose solutions to keep projects on track
  • Ensure cross-platform compatibility and consistent behavior across devices and browsers

What We're Looking For

  • Proven experience in HTML5 game development with a strong portfolio of shipped projects
  • Ability to deliver reliable, maintainable code within agile timelines
  • A proactive mindset—someone who looks beyond assigned tasks to contribute ideas and improvements
  • Strong problem-solving skills, particularly in debugging, performance tuning, and code refactoring
  • Comfort working in a multidisciplinary team with shared goals and iterative delivery

Preferred Background

  • Experience integrating games with major digital platforms such as Netflix, Discord, Facebook, or Microsoft Play
  • Work on titles based on well-known intellectual properties

Work Environment

This role offers flexibility: work remotely if you're based outside the Netherlands, or join in person at our Amsterdam studio with hybrid arrangements. You'll be part of a stable, profitable company with a global footprint, contributing to games enjoyed by millions. The culture values creativity, ownership, and collaboration, with room to grow within a professional international team.

Required Skills
HTML5JavaScriptAgile MethodologyDebuggingTeam Collaboration
Job Details
Location Amsterdam, Netherlands
Work mode Hybrid
Category Frontend
Posted 6 months ago
About company
CoolGames
A leading international HTML5 game studio, working with major tech game platforms and famous games IP. Part of Keesing, the world's largest Braintainment company.
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