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2D Game Developer (Defold)

Micro1

Game Developer Contractor · Full-time
Remote (Global) $50 – $120/hr May 18, 2026

Job description

Join the team as a 2D Game Developer specializing in Defold to build lightweight, high-performance 2D games for mobile and web platforms.

This role focuses on creating optimized gaming experiences using Lua scripting, modular architectures, and the Defold game engine within fast-paced development environments.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and deploy 2D games using:

    • Defold
    • Lua scripting
    • Component-based game architectures

  • Implement:

    • Gameplay systems
    • Core mechanics
    • Interactive game features

with performance and minimal build sizes in mind.

  • Collaborate closely with:
    • Designers
    • Artists
    • Development teams

to rapidly prototype and refine gameplay experiences.

  • Optimize games for:

    • Mobile devices
    • Web platforms
    • Cross-platform performance

  • Maintain:

    • Clean code
    • Well-documented systems
    • Efficient development workflows

  • Debug, profile, and resolve:

    • Performance bottlenecks
    • Stability issues
    • Deployment challenges

  • Contribute creative ideas for:

    • Gameplay improvements
    • UI enhancements
    • Technical solutions

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Proven experience developing and shipping 2D games using:

    • Defold
    • Lua

  • Strong understanding of:

    • Component-based game architecture
    • Mobile optimization
    • Web game deployment

  • Experience creating:

    • Lightweight builds
    • Performance-optimized games

  • Strong:

    • Written communication
    • Verbal communication
    • Collaboration skills

  • Ability to iterate quickly in agile development environments

  • Understanding of deployment workflows across multiple platforms

  • Strong attention to detail and user experience quality

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with:

    • Cross-platform deployment
    • Game optimization workflows
    • Mobile/web publishing

  • Familiarity with:

    • Continuous integration
    • Automated testing for games

  • Portfolio featuring:

    • Released games
    • Game prototypes
    • Defold projects

Additional Information

This role offers game developers an opportunity to contribute lightweight and performance-focused 2D gaming experiences across mobile and web platforms using Defold and Lua-based workflows.

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