About the job
Why Join Midnite?
At Midnite, we are pioneering a state-of-the-art sports betting and gaming platform designed for today's players. We blend innovative product design, a striking brand identity, and rapid execution to deliver engaging experiences that resonate with modern gaming preferences.
With over 400,000 players having already embraced our platform, this is just the beginning of our journey. We are a dynamic, high-performance team that values ownership, continuous improvement, and swift action. If you are passionate, imaginative, and thrive in fast-paced environments where your contributions can lead to substantial outcomes, we want to hear from you.
Join us and redefine the gaming landscape.
About the Role
Position: Lead Game Developer – Free to Play / Instant Games
Team: Product – Free to Play
Location: Remote (United Kingdom)
We are in the process of developing an exciting suite of Free-to-Play (F2P) and Instant games for the Midnite app, and this role will lead the technical vision for these projects.
As the Lead Game Developer, you will be responsible for the technical strategy, gameplay architecture, and delivery standards for our F2P games. You will work within a small, dedicated team alongside product managers, backend developers, and designers, transforming concepts into smooth, high-quality gaming experiences that are fast, rewarding, and visually stunning.
This role transcends mere implementation; you will shape how our games feel, perform, and fit within the broader Midnite ecosystem. The standards you establish regarding architecture, animation, performance, and maintainability will set the foundation for future game development.
If you possess a deep passion for gameplay feel, technical excellence, and enhancing player experiences, this is your opportunity to build something meaningful from the ground up.
Your Responsibilities:
- Lead the technical architecture and gameplay standards for Midnite's F2P / Instant games.
- Develop and deliver core gameplay systems using Phaser, Pixi.js, or comparable WebGL frameworks.
- Create engaging animations, refined interactions, and responsive input systems.
- Ensure optimal performance and stability across mobile devices and in-app WebViews.
- Collaborate with the Lead Artist to produce visually rich, top-quality gaming experiences.
- Integrate frontend gameplay with backend systems for outcomes, rewards, analytics, and configurations.
- Work with native app teams to guarantee seamless WebView integration and full-screen experiences.
- Align game development with product, compliance, and operational requirements.
- Set and maintain engineering standards for game development, emphasizing performance optimization and maintainability.
- Mentor upcoming game developers and provide technical leadership as our team expands.

