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Instant gaming, instant fun! At CoolGames we make high-quality casual games that are played by millions of people worldwide — straight from the cloud, without downloads, without hassle. Our clientele includes large ‘Big Tech’ companies such as Discord, Netflix, Reddit and Microsoft. CoolGames is the HTML5 games studio of Keesing Media Group, the global market leader in braintainment products. We are looking for an enthusiastic HR Business Partner who wants to continue to build on the growth of CoolGames and our people together with us.

What will you do?

As an HR Business Partner at CoolGames in Amsterdam, you are the point of contact for everything related to HR. You will work in an international office with colleagues from more than 15 different countries: diversity, dynamics and creativity guaranteed. Whether it concerns onboarding, development, well-being or guiding change processes: you ensure that CoolGames employees feel seen, heard and supported.

In this role:

You guide the CoolGames management team in HR change processes and help our growing organization to remain agile.

You advise managers and employees on HR matters, from strategic to operational level.

You play an active role in the recruitment and onboarding process

You work on topics such as:

Strengthening the HR positioning within CoolGames;

Vitality, absenteeism and well-being;

A sustainable remote work structure; the fiscal and legal aspects of highly skilled migrants, the outsourcing of work to another country;

Streamlining and monitoring the payroll administration (the payroll is outsourced, you monitor the quality);

And of course: optimizing our HR processes.

Where will you end up?

You will become part of the central HR team of Keesing Media Group: a close-knit team consisting of: Head of HR, an HR advisor, an HR officer, a recruiter and a communications advisor. You will work closely with the CEO and management of CoolGames. In this role, you will formally report to the Head of HR of Keesing Media Group and will be operationally managed by the management of CoolGames. You will mainly work at our CoolGames office in Amsterdam. One day a week, you will work from the head office of Keesing Media Group in Amsterdam Sloterdijk.

Requirements

What do you bring to the table?

• 5-10 years of experience as an HR adviser in a dynamic, international or fast-growing environment.
• You can easily switch between strategic and operational work.
• You are proactive, solution-oriented and have a strong personality.
• You speak and write good English; English is the working language in the office and in our processes.

Benefits

What do we offer?

• A competitive salary based on knowledge and experience.
• Annual profit-sharing bonus.
• Working for an innovative and very international player in the games industry, with plenty of room to shape your own role.
• A one-year contract with the prospect of a permanent employment contract if mutually satisfied.
• Our pension is managed by Stichting Mediahuis Pensioenfonds, whereby the premium is divided into 2/3 by the employer and 1/3 by the employee.
• A Personal Choice Budget (PKB) that you can use as you wish.
• You will receive a home-working allowance of € 2.35 per day.
• A vitality scheme and a puzzle subscription of your choice.

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.

Requirements

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

Benefits

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.

We are looking for a Senior Backend Developer specializing in Golang to help build and maintain the systems powering our HTML5 casual games. As a critical member of an agile and collaborative team, you will be involved from initial design through ongoing maintenance, ensuring our backend infrastructure remains robust, scalable, and secure.

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, and 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

As a Backend Developer at CoolGames, you’ll design, develop, and maintain reliable and scalable backend systems using Golang, supporting our portfolio of casual web games. Your work will directly impact millions of players worldwide.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Designing, implementing, and maintaining backend services;
• Collaborating closely with designers, QA engineers, developers, and producers to refine requirements;
• Managing deployments, infrastructure-as-code, and continuous integration pipelines;
• Contributing to the ongoing stability, scalability, and security of our cloud services;
• Participating actively in code reviews, technical design proposals, and team processes;
• Championing and implementing security best practices;
• Monitoring and improving system performance and reliability.

Requirements

About you

You’re proactive, enthusiastic, and eager to tackle challenging problems. You have strong technical skills, enjoy collaborating closely with your team, and are committed to continuous learning and improvement.

• At least 5 years of professional backend development experience;
• Strong proficiency in Golang;
• Solid knowledge of Linux environments and infrastructure best practices;
• Experience with Ansible and Docker;
• Experienced with Agile methodologies;
• Strong communication skills with excellent English proficiency;
• Experience with Git and automation pipelines;
• Experience with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, GCP, Azure);
• Passion for game development;
• Strong technical design skills with eye for detail;
• Understanding of network communication protocols.

Nice to have:

• Familiar with GitLab CI/CD;
• Familiar with JavaScript/TypeScript and Node.js;
• Familiar  with Terraform and AWS;
• Familiar with Nakama

Benefits

What we can offer you:

• An international team of 50+ professionals from almost 20 different countries;
• Work closely with major game platforms on casual games played by millions;
• Competitive remuneration;
• A flexible remote working environment;
• An open, informal, and collaborative company culture.

At CoolGames and Keesing Media Group we are looking for a versatile Financial Accountant to join our Finance team(s) in Amsterdam (fulltime: two locations). You will play a key role in maintaining our financial administrations and reporting processes and contribute to the success of a growing and dynamic company.

About CoolGames and Keesing Media Group

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.

At Keesing, it’s all about smart fun—from puzzles to games. With 16 offices across 13 countries, we’re constantly evolving in both print and digital content.

CoolGames is the instant games division, where we’re building the future of gaming: available anytime, anywhere, with no downloads required.

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

• As Financial Accountant, you’ll be responsible for a wide range of finance and accounting tasks, including:
• Managing the General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Revenue Statements
• Preparing and filing VAT returns and maintaining fixed asset records
• Supporting monthly and quarterly closings, including balance sheet reconciliations
• Creating and maintaining process documentation and ensuring accuracy of source records
• Contributing to finance-related projects, analyses, and other assignments to support the department’s goals

Requirements

About you

• 3+ years of experience in a similar financial/accounting role
• A MBO+ or HBO/Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
• Fluent in English (written and spoken) — a must, Dutch is a great plus
• Solid knowledge of Dutch GAAP; IFRS experience is a plus
• Experience with Twinfield, Business Central and Basecone is a bonus
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, reporting)
• A hands-on, proactive attitude and a genuine sense of ownership
• Detail-oriented, structured, and quick to learn
• A collaborative team player — but also confident working independently
• And most importantly: you bring positive energy to the workplace and enjoy what you do!

Benefits

What we can offer you* (for studio HQ roles)

• At CoolGames we are an international team of 50+ professionals from almost 20 different countries and at Keesing Amsterdam we work with 150 professionals;
• Work closely with some of the biggest (upcoming) game platforms in the world (Netflix, Facebook, Microsoft, Samsung, discord and more) on high-quality casual games that are played by millions of gamers;
• Competitive remuneration, including health care insurance, travel costs compensation, a company pension plan and a sport allowance;
• Market salary;
• A flexible remote working environment for parts of the week;
• A very open, informal and international company culture where everyone can make a difference.

* EU candidates only *

We are looking for a Senior Web Developer who will contribute to the entire lifecycle of HTML5 casual game development – from inception to live maintenance. As a key player, you’ll champion the delivery of top-notch products, becoming an integral part of an agile, multidisciplinary, and creatively charged game development team. 

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  

As a Game Developer at CoolGames, you take responsibility for delivering high quality products. Your teamwork will be fundamental to the success of the products you work on.
You will be part of a multidisciplinary development team collaborating with game designers, game artists, quality assurance engineers, and fellow game developers. You work on developing new titles, evolving existing games, as well as contributing to the maintenance and evolving our internal tooling.

You are adept at managing your time and productivity with the goal to deliver robust code while meeting established deadlines.

Next to working on features for our games your responsibilities include optimisation, debugging, fixing bugs, performing code reviews, reviewing requirements, working on platform compatibility and ensuring our games remain stable and performant.

Requirements

About You

You are proactive and thrive on taking ownership and responsibility. You write clean, readable and maintainable code. Sharing your skills and experience with the team is something you have consistently been praised for. You are open to feedback and eager to learn. You embrace collaboration and have a ”you can count on me” attitude. You flourish in an environment where teamwork and communication are important.

The right candidate meets most of the following requirements:

• At least 5 years of experience programming professionally;

• Solid knowledge of development best practices;

• Knows how to strike a balance between speed and quality;

• Estimations are consistently on point

• Proactively communicates and mitigates technical risk;

• Excellent at contributing to technical design & technical decision making;

• Understands the commercial reality of casual games; 

• Experience with Agile/Scrum development practices;

• Experience with version control tools like git;

• Experience with web game tech (e.g. PIXI/Phaser/Three.js);

• Experience with HTML5 games, Typescript and JavaScript is a plus;

Benefits

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.