Web Developer (Full stack)
WHO WE ARE
Virtex is built on a passion for esports and its biggest moments. Having been a part of it as competitors, organisers and fans, we cherish the unique atmosphere of a live show. We choose the stadium over the stream every time. With Virtex Stadium, we are building a platform that combines the best of both worlds: to create the most exciting experience in esports and bring you much closer to the game.
Just like our favourite teams, we know it takes different types of skills to win and while Virtex Entertainment is headquartered in London, UK, we support fully remote team members all over Europe and the UK so you can work wherever you work best!
We are excited to announce that we are currently looking for a talented Web developer to join our awesome Dev team. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to make a significant impact by designing, coding, and enhancing our company's web pages and internal tools.
As a Web developer, your expertise in writing clean and efficient code will be crucial in ensuring that our programs run smoothly and effectively. If you are passionate about software development and thrive in a collaborative environment working alongside developers, engineers, and web designers, then we would love to connect with you.
Our goal is to create functional and user-friendly websites and programs that align with our company's vision, and we believe that your XP points will play a key role in achieving this.
Responsibilities:
- Developing and maintaining existing websites (full stack)
- Developing new tools for other developers and dev-ops (front end mostly)
- Create technical documentation for user support
- Working on code injections for the built-in Unreal Engine browser
- Suggest new features to improve website navigation and operation
- Perform periodical tests and debugging to maximise website efficiency
Prerequisites:
- 3+ years of experience with PHP frameworks, JavaScript frameworks, Node.js, MySQL, source control, REST API, and Cloud Service Providers
- Experience working with Webflow.io
- Laravel experience is a huge plus
- Web development experience in a creative industry or in some segment of the videogames industry
- Experience with E-Commerce systems (e.g. BigCommerce, Shopify, etc.)
Additional Skills:
- Skills in Golang backend development
- Knowledge of API architecture
- Stay up-to-date with industry developments
VISION & MISSION
The future of live entertainment is immersive, interactive, and accessible from wherever, whenever. Say goodbye to the limitations of 2D screens. There is a better way.
Imagine if you could only ever watch football matches on TV and never experience a real-life stadium. What if the stadium came to you? This is the vision that Virtex Stadium delivers.
Our mission is to bring the intense excitement and joy of a live event to every fan around the world. We do it by partnering with publishers, organisers, teams, brands and creators. Together we build previously impossible experiences, with endless creative opportunities.
We bring esports fans closer to the shows, games and teams that they love. By bringing the true feeling of a live event into a virtual world, Virtex Stadium aims to be home to the most memorable and unique events in gaming.