Wargaming

frontend engineer for game-related web experiences

In short

Senior frontend engineer role at a major game developer (Wargaming), building interactive web experiences and UI systems — event pages, mini-games, widgets, and shared frontend frameworks — for a game-related web ecosystem. Requires 5+ years of commercial frontend development (HTML, CSS, JS) and 3+ years with React, plus TypeScript, strong animation/performance optimization skills, and experience with legacy codebase refactoring. Hybrid role based in Nicosia, Cyprus, with 3 days per week in the office.

About
Wargaming is an online game developer and publisher operating since 1998. It creates games played by millions of players across major gaming platforms, including World of Tanks, World of Warships, and World of Tanks Blitz.
Responsibilities
•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 that reflect the intended user experience
•Develop frontend solutions using React, TypeScript, Composition API, and related tooling; maintain and gradually improve 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, focusing 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, 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, contributing to engineering standards and best practices
•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
Requirements
•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 working 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 for 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 skills
•Understanding of UI/UX principles for interactive web interfaces
•Three.js, WebGL or other 3D/web graphics technologies
•GSAP, Motion or similar animation libraries
•Node.js for frontend tooling, scripts, and build systems
•Multilingual and multi-regional project experience
•Mini-game development
•Game industry or game-related web product experience
•Relevant projects demonstrating interactive, animation-heavy, or technically complex frontend work
Conditions & Benefits
•Hybrid schedule with 3 days of work from the office
•21 days of annual leave, increasing to up to 25 days based on years of service
•Additional paid time off: 5 Personal Days, Birthday Leave, Marriage Leave, and Compassionate Leave
•Sick Leave: 10 days top-up to statutory allowance per year
•Maternity Leave: 18 weeks top-up to statutory allowance per case
•Career development and education opportunities within the company
•English language courses fully covered by the company upon Manager's approval
•Private Health Care
•Mental well-being program (iFeel)
•Onsite gym and spa
•Free parking close to the Nicosia offices, subject to availability
•Free drinks-equipped kitchen on every floor
•Eurobank benefits, if applicable
•Employee discounts, including restaurants and bars
•Personal Gaming Account
•Onsite canteen with subsidized prices for food and drinks
•Company events and Social Clubs
•Seniority Awards
•Referral program with a reward for recommending talents

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