Kingsisle Entertainment - Austin, TX
posted about 2 months ago
KingsIsle Entertainment, established in 2005, is a proven MMO hit-maker with over 50 million registered users across both of our MMO games, Wizard101 and Pirate101. Our award-winning game Wizard101 is currently in its 13th year, while Pirate101 is in its 9th. We attribute our success to great people, and we recognize the value of every team member. At KingsIsle, we work hard and have fun, whether through lunchtime gaming sessions or office outings to the movies. The working environment, friendly teammates, and support for growing careers contribute to the long tenures many enjoy at KingsIsle. The KingsIsle Web Team is a friendly and motivated group of builders, testers, and managers who prioritize the quality of our output above all else. Our experience has taught us that high standards are best achieved through effective collaboration, knowledge sharing, and personal development. We allocate time for each team member to take courses and work on personal interest projects. Regular time slots are reserved to discuss successes and failures after each Sprint, fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Senior members are encouraged and empowered to mentor junior members, leading to tremendous growth for our newer team members. As a Front-End Developer, you will work with a team of front and back-end developers and QA engineers on our application tech stack, which includes MySQL, Java, Hibernate, and JavaScript. Your role will involve maintaining the existing codebase while also innovating and proposing better ways of doing things. Modernizing the web front-end experience and technology is vital to the company's strategic goals for the foreseeable future. You will partner with your team and business stakeholders to write, refine, plan, and implement stories, delivering production-ready features. Your expertise will be crucial in performing code reviews and fostering collaboration, growth, and creativity within the team.