frontend developer for interactive game web products

Wargaming develops computer games, including World of Warships, and creates engaging interactive experiences for players.

• Own and develop frontend/UI systems within the product and web ecosystem, including reusable components, UI patterns, frameworks, tools, and shared frontend solutions;
• Develop and maintain interactive web experiences, including event pages, web adventures, game mechanics, mini-games, widgets, portal modules, and other content-driven experiences;
• Translate UI/UX designs and wireframes into robust, responsive implementations;
• Develop frontend solutions using React, TypeScript, Composition API, and related tooling while improving existing vanilla JavaScript code;
• Work with REST APIs and data-driven interfaces, implementing asynchronous client-server interactions and dynamic content;
• Implement complex animations and interactive mechanics with a focus on UX, responsiveness, and frontend performance;
• Optimize animation-heavy and mobile-heavy interfaces, including asset loading, lazy loading, rendering, browser behavior, and overall frontend performance;
• Ensure reliable functionality across devices, browsers, platforms, regional versions, and language configurations;
• Investigate and resolve complex frontend issues involving UI behavior, rendering, input handling, browser compatibility, integrations, performance, and production stability;
• Refactor and improve existing and legacy codebases while maintaining production quality, maintainability, and scalability;
• Collaborate with UX/UI designers using Figma to verify implementations, discuss technical feasibility, and prepare or export assets when required;
• Participate in technical and design discussions, code reviews, and architectural decisions;
• Document frontend architectures, APIs, component behavior, integrations, and technical guidelines;
• Mentor less experienced engineers on frontend development, UI systems, debugging, performance, and maintainability;
• Collaborate with designers, game and engine engineers, QA, production, product, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality interactive experiences.

• 5+ Years of commercial frontend development experience with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern frontend technologies;
• 3+ Years of practical experience with React;
• Strong knowledge of JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, and SCSS;
• Strong understanding of component-based UI architecture, responsive design, rendering behavior, and cross-browser compatibility;
• Experience developing reusable UI systems, components, patterns, frameworks, or frontend tools;
• Experience implementing complex animations and interactive interfaces, with a strong understanding of browser rendering and performance optimization;
• Experience with mobile web development and responsive interfaces;
• Experience with REST APIs, asynchronous client-server interactions, and data-driven interfaces;
• Experience working with existing or legacy codebases, including refactoring and maintaining production-quality code;
• Ability to evaluate technical requirements and designs from the perspectives of usability, feasibility, performance, compatibility, integration, and maintainability;
• Confident use of Figma and ability to collaborate effectively with designers;
• Ability to work independently, investigate technical problems, and find practical solutions;
• Strong attention to implementation quality, interface details, consistency, and user experience;
• Experience participating in code reviews and technical discussions;
• Strong communication and collaboration skills in multidisciplinary teams;
• Strong spoken and written English for technical communication and documentation;
• Nice to have: Russian language skills, visual design and composition, UI/UX principles for interactive web interfaces, Three.js, WebGL, other 3D/web graphics technologies, GSAP, Motion, similar animation libraries, Node.js for frontend tooling, scripts, and build systems, multilingual and multi-regional projects, mini-games, game industry or game-related web products, relevant projects demonstrating interactive, animation-heavy, or technically complex frontend work.

• Onsite during probation period and hybrid with 3 days of work from the office after finishing probation period;
• Additional vacation days based on years of service at Wargaming: up to 5 days on top of the statutory minimum;
• Additional paid time off: 5 Personal Days, Birthday Leave, Marriage Leave, and Compassionate Leave;
• Sick Leave Compensation and Maternity Leave Benefits;
• Premium Private Health Insurance;
• Career development and education opportunities within the company;
• English clubs and a platform for learning languages;
• Mental well-being program (iFeel);
• Commuting allowance;
• Company events;
• FitPass membership;
• Employee discounts;
• Personal Gaming Account;
• Coffee, fruits, and snacks in the office;
• On-site canteen with subsidized prices for food and drinks;
• Seniority Awards;
• Referral program with a reward.