Job description
Are you an experienced engineer who thrives on making things work, not just technically, but across teams and platforms? At CoolGames, we’re looking for someone to take ownership of the technology and processes that bring our HTML5 games to platforms like Netflix, Discord, Facebook and more.
As Cross Platform Developer, you will play a key role in the distribution and integration of our games across multiple channels. You’ll own the tooling, SDK integrations, and coordination between internal developers, platform partners, and external teams.
About CoolGames
At CoolGames, we’re proud to be a leading international HTML5 game studio, working with some of the world’s biggest ‘Big Tech’ game platforms, such as Netflix, Discord, Facebook and Microsoft Play. We also work with famous games IP such as Battleship, Angry Birds and Monopoly.
CoolGames is part of Keesing, the world’s largest Braintainment company. Keesing is a financially strong publisher of engaging sudokus, crosswords and many other puzzles & games with a presence in over 20 countries headquartered in The Netherlands.
With the CoolGames HQ in Amsterdam, supported by our global remote teams, we offer market-competitive salaries, the chance to contribute to successful casual games that are played by millions and work directly with some of the biggest brands in the world. We believe in creativity, collaboration and delivering world-class gaming experiences, while giving you the choice to either join our Amsterdam studio or become part of our remote teams.
If you want to grow your career in a profitable, internationally recognized company, work closely with world-famous partners and be part of a highly professional international team - CoolGames is the right place for you.
About the role
This role sits at the intersection of game technology, platform requirements, and smooth collaboration. You’ll be responsible for the tech and coordination needed to bring our games to new and existing platforms. You’ll work closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure timely delivery, consistent performance, and a great player experience.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading and maintaining the technology that supports platform integration and multi-platform deployment
- Integrating platform SDKs, analytics tools, and advertising solutions into our casual games.
- Coordinating with internal developers and external teams to align on requirements, priorities, and delivery timelines.
- Extending and refining our platform abstraction libraries to support new platform features and deployment needs.
- Reviewing and improving code to ensure quality, consistency, and maintainability across integrations.
- Monitoring performance and implementing improvements where needed.
- Keeping SDKs and integration-related components up-to-date, compliant, and stable.
Supporting cross-functional teams with technical expertise during planning, implementation, and rollout phases.
Staying informed about new technologies and trends in platform integration, game publishing, and web development.
About you
You like to troubleshoot technical problems and try to solve the root cause. You are proactive and used to taking ownership and responsibility. You see yourself as a good team player and are ready to take the lead on initiatives.
- Solid experience in software development, preferably with a focus on games or web-based products.
- Hands-on experience integrating third-party SDKs, analytics tools, and advertising solutions.
- Proficiency in TypeScript, and a strong understanding of browsers and modern web technologies.
- A methodical approach to debugging and solving problems at the root cause.
- Familiarity with performance profiling and techniques for optimizing web games.
- Clear communication skills. You’re comfortable aligning with product managers, game developers, and external platform partners.
- A proactive mindset, with the ability to independently manage tasks while keeping others informed.
- An interest in casual games and how to get them in front of players
What we can offer you
- An international team of 50+ professionals from almost 20 different countries;
- Work closely with some of the biggest (upcoming) game platforms in the world on high-quality casual games that are played by millions of gamers;
- Competitive remuneration;
- A flexible remote working environment;
- A very open, informal and international company culture where everyone can make a difference.
