Abstraction games

Engineering Manager

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The CTO (Moto) at SDG will lead the internal payments product, Moto.  Responsibilities are 90% management (8-person team) and 10% hands-on.  This role requires ensuring infrastructure stability, defining technology strategy, integrating third-party payment systems and APIs, and collaborating with other departments.  The ideal candidate is fluent in Russian and possesses extensive experience with the .NET stack, various databases, message brokers, microservices architecture, and high-load applications.  The position offers a remote work opportunity with substantial benefits.

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<div class="description"><a href="https://socialdiscoverygroup.com/about-us/"></a><a href="https://socialdiscoverygroup.com/about-us" style="text-decoration: none;"></a><a href="https://socialdiscoverygroup.com/about-us" style="text-decoration: none;">Social Discovery Group</a> (SDG) is the 3rd largest social discovery company in the world, uniting 60+ brands with 500 million users. We solve the problems of loneliness, isolation, and disconnection by transforming virtual intimacy into the new normal. Our portfolio includes online communication platforms focusing on AI, game mechanics, and video streaming - Dating.com, DateMyAge, Cupid Media, Dil Mil, Kiseki, and others. 
SDG invests in IT startups around the world. Our investments include Open AI, Patreon, Flo, Clubhouse, Woebot, Flure, Astry, Coursera, Academia.edu, and many others.
We bring together a team of like-minded people and IT professionals specializing in the creation and development of globally impactful social discovery products. Our international team of 1200 professionals and digital nomads works all over the world. 
Our teams of digital nomads work remotely from Cyprus, Malta, the USA, Armenia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Montenegro, Poland, Latvia, Serbia, Spain, Portugal, UAE, Israel, Turkey, Thailand, Indonesia, Japan, Hong Kong, Australia and many other locations. 
In August 2024, we achieved Great Place to Work US Certification™! This achievement reflects our core belief that a truly exceptional workplace is built on trust, pride, and camaraderie—not just great perks.
We are currently looking for a CTO to lead our internal payments product - Moto. 
Your main tasks will be:
<ul><li>90% management, 10% hands-on tasks</li><li>Managing a development team of 8 people</li><li>Ensuring the stability and reliability of the department's infrastructure</li><li>Defining and executing the technology strategy to align with business goals</li><li>Overseeing the integration of third-party payment systems and APIs to expand service capabilities</li><li>Collaborating with other departments to ensure seamless integration of payment solutions</li></ul>
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Required skills:
<ul><li>Fluent Russian speaker</li><li>Strong knowledge of .NET stack: .NET Framework, .NET Core, .NET 6+; C#; ASP.NET Core, Angular</li><li>ORM: EF/EF Core, dapper</li><li>Databases: MS SQL Server, MongoDB; Redis; Database architecture, data migration, query optimization</li><li>Message brokers: RabbitMQ </li><li>Microservices architecture, asyncronous programming, performance optimization, CI/CD (Teamcity + Octopus, azure devOps), Git, </li><li>HTTP, gRPC</li><li>Experience with hi load applications, AMQP brokers (MassTransit, kafka, Azure service bus), architecture patterns</li></ul>
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What do we offer: 
<ul><li>REMOTE OPPORTUNITY to work full time;</li><li>Vacation 28 calendar days per year;</li><li>7 wellness days per year (time off) that can be used to deal with household issues, to lie down and recover without taking sick leave;</li><li>Bonuses up to $5000 for recommending successful applicants for positions in the company;</li><li>Full payment for professional training, international conferences and meetings;</li><li>Corporate discount for English lessons;</li><li>​Health benefits. According to the paychecks, if you are not eligible for corporate medical insurance, the company will compensate you with up to $ 1,000 gross per year per employee. This can be spent on self-purchase of health insurance or on doctor’s fees for yourself and close relatives (spouse, children);</li><li>​Workplace organization. The company provides all employees with an equipped workplace and all the necessary equipment (table, armchair, wifi, etc.) in our offices or co-working locations. In the other locations, the company provides reimbursement of workplace costs up to $ 1000 gross once every 3 years, according to the paychecks. This money can be spent on the rent of the co-working room, on equipping the working place at home (desk, chair, Internet, etc.) during those 3 years;</li><li>Internal gamified gratitude system: receive bonuses from colleagues and exchange them for time off, merch, team building activities, massage certificates, etc. </li></ul>
Sounds good? Join us now! </div>

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This assessment gives us an idea of your C++ skills- Companies that evaluate this skillset in interviews: Rockstar Games, Ubisoft, Mayhem Studios, etc.- 10 Multiple Choice questions- Average time to complete: 7 to 10 minutes

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As an Engineering Manager at Abstraction, you'll lead and mentor a team of programmers, fostering a positive and productive environment.  Responsibilities include providing guidance, support, and career development opportunities, ensuring team members excel. You'll work with the Engineering Director to define and implement strategy, addressing risks and aligning team efforts with organizational goals.  Cross-functional collaboration and conflict resolution are also key aspects.  The role demands strong communication, coaching, and conflict management skills, alongside a deep understanding of technical challenges in game development.

<div class="_descriptionText_4fqrp_201">Abstraction is a Dutch game development studio aiming to deliver cutting-edge game experiences. Specializing in both technically and creatively demanding projects, we have collaborated on renowned IPs like Halo, Dune, Mass Effect, and Baldur’s Gate. Our portfolio boasts over 60 titles, reflecting our commitment to quality and technical prowess. We're not just partners with industry giants such as BioWare/EA, 343/Microsoft, Funcom, Sega, and others; we're innovators in our field.As an Engineering Manager you will be primarily focused on leading and mentoring a team of programmers, fostering a positive and productive work environment. You will provide guidance, support, and career development opportunities, ensuring that team members are motivated and equipped to excel. By nurturing talent and facilitating effective collaboration, you will help the team achieve technical excellence and deliver high-quality game features. Your role is crucial in maintaining team morale, resolving conflicts, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.&nbsp; Responsibilities:&nbsp;People Management:&nbsp;<ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li>Mentor and coach team members', managing career expectations, performance and level of happiness.&nbsp;</li></ul><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li>Inspires and promotes a culture of continuous learning and growth.&nbsp;</li></ul><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li>Challenges the team processes looking for ways to improve.&nbsp;</li></ul><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li>Guides others in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks.&nbsp;</li></ul><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li>Identify and resolve issues affecting team alignment, performance, and engagement, ensuring overall success and progress&nbsp;</li></ul>Strategy:&nbsp;<ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li>Work with the Engineering Director and other Engineering Managers to align on the overall strategy for current and upcoming projects, mitigating future potential risks.&nbsp;</li></ul><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li>Communicates strategic context to team members, ensuring alignment with goals.&nbsp;</li></ul><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li>Assesses the potential impact of likelihood of risks&nbsp;</li></ul><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li>Analyzes current trends, market conditions, and business objectives.goals.&nbsp;</li></ul>Collaboration:&nbsp;<ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li>Create and implement strategies for cross-functional collaboration at the organizational level.&nbsp;</li></ul><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li>Builds and maintains strong partnerships across the organization.&nbsp;</li></ul><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li>Help identify and address cross-team dependencies and challenges.&nbsp;</li></ul><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li>Fosters a collaborative environment and encourages open communication.&nbsp;</li></ul><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li>Resolves minor conflicts and aligns team efforts with shared goals.&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge &amp; Experience&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li>1-2 years’ experience managing small to mid-sized technical teams.&nbsp;</li></ul><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li>Has the ability to understand technical problems and communicate potential solutions to the team.&nbsp;</li></ul><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills&nbsp;</li></ul><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li>Has experience coaching and mentoring engineers, supporting them in their growth.&nbsp;</li></ul><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li>Understands the value of clear communication, feedback and collaborative support.&nbsp;</li></ul><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li>Experience recruiting and developing talent.&nbsp;</li></ul><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li>Strong conflict management skills&nbsp; </li></ul>What We Offer:&nbsp;<ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li>An autonomous job within a professional and informally organized company&nbsp;</li></ul><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li>A competitive salary&nbsp;</li></ul><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li>A lot of room for personal development and taking responsibility&nbsp;</li></ul><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li>Travel expenses allowance and/or work-from-home allowance&nbsp;</li></ul><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li>Possibility to work hybrid/onsite&nbsp;</li></ul>We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable work environment where all individuals, regardless of their background, are encouraged to thrive, and we empower all team members to bring their unique perspectives to the table.&nbsp;</div>