Senior Software Engineer

Join the Innovative Team at Pink Cat Studio Are you both a seasoned engineer and a creative visionary, excited by the challenge of bringing educational concepts to life through art and technology? At Pink Cat Studio, we’re expanding our platform and looking for a Senior Software Engineer who loves crafting visually engaging experiences for web-based educational games and tools. Your strong front-end skills—particularly in CSS animations and design—along with your full-stack knowledge, will be critical in shaping our product’s look, feel, and user experience. Applicants should be ready to share a portfolio, demo reel, or work samples that demonstrate their ability to build eye-catching animations and intuitive interfaces. If you thrive in a collaborative environment where art and code unite , we’d love to hear from you. Note : This position is remote, welcoming ONLY candidates from the Sea to Sky and Lower Mainland regions of British Columbia. About the Role: As a Senior Software Engineer at Pink Cat Studio, you'll play a crucial role in both the development and enhancement of our interactive educational tools and games. Key Responsibilities: Game Development: Build visually engaging educational games with a strong emphasis on CSS animation and SVG manipulation. Full-Stack Development : Spearhead the development of engaging web applications using JavaScript, HTML, CSS and PHP. Technical Innovation : Help architect and scale back-end services, focusing on optimal performance and future growth. Rapid Prototyping : Quickly develop and iterate prototypes to bring new concepts to life. Collaborative Engineering : Work closely with our team to define specifications and contribute to the next-generation educational products. Best Practices : Set the standard for development practices, ensuring a consistent, quality codebase. Problem-Solving : Tackle technical challenges head-on, ensuring seamless user experiences. Customer Support: You will join a team effort to provide technical customer support and troubleshoot issues to ensure a seamless user experience. Daily Tasks: Lead project development in bi-weekly sprints, ensuring timely and effective delivery. Design, code, and test innovative features and games for our educational platform. Collaborate with the creative team to integrate technical and artistic visions. Stay abreast of the latest trends in web development and educational technology. Contribute to the continuous improvement of our development processes. Build and refine the website layout, ensuring a modern, intuitive, and user-friendly interface. About You: Experience : 4 years in JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and 2 years in full-stack development with a focus on PHP. This role has a strong focus on front-end development. Technical Expertise : Proven track record of developing responsive web applications. Creative Flair: A keen eye for animation, graphics, and UI/UX design with experience or a strong interest in game development. Database Skills : Proficiency in MySQL and experience handling large data volumes. Solution-Oriented : Excellent problem-solving skills and an innovative approach to technical challenges. Communicator : Strong ability to articulate ideas and collaborate effectively with a remote team. Passionate Learner : Eagerness to stay updated and continuously improve your skills. Additional Qualifications We Value: Familiarity with AWS Environment : Experience with AWS technologies like Elastic Beanstalk, Lambda, S3, and RDS. Experience with Audio Manipulation: Proficiency in editing and mixing sfx in Adobe Audition. Educational Tech Experience : Prior experience in developing educational software or tools. Remote Work Adaptability : Ability to thrive in a remote working environment. What We Offer: A role where your work directly impacts the educational journey of countless learners. A collaborative, supportive, and innovative work culture. Flexible working hours to support work-life balance. Extended health and dental coverage to support your well-being. How to Apply: Interested in joining our team? Please submit your application through LinkedIn. We look forward to learning about how you can contribute to the future of Pink Cat Studio