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Hitwicket seeks a Tech Lead (Back-End) to lead a team of engineers, architecting scalable systems for a high-performance game serving millions.  Responsibilities include designing and developing robust game features using NodeJS, MongoDB, and Google Cloud Platform, ensuring scalability, security, and global reach.  This role requires identifying and mitigating risks for a bug-free experience, automating deployments, troubleshooting, and understanding microservices architecture.  Experience with Unity3D and a minimum of 6-8 years of experience is preferred.  Team management experience is a plus.

<div>Role &amp; Responsibilities: A strong technologist at Hitwicket cares about code modularity, scalability and reusability andthrives in a complex and ambiguous environment. Tech Stack: Unity3D, NodeJS, MongoDB, Google Cloud Platform 1. Lead a passionate team of engineers2. Work on challenging time-space complex problems that are futuristic3. Architect systems capable of serving as the brains of complex distributed products andserving millions of users on a high performance game4. Designs and develops robust, scalable, secure, and globalized game features5. Understand web technologies and microservices architecture, including MongoDB,redis, NodeJS etc. to build efficient and scalable code6. Identify risks and mitigation for developed features to ensure bug free gamingexperience7. Automate deployment and assist team members in trouble-shooting software issues8. Work experience of 6-8 years and more is preferable9. Experience of team management is a plus What we offer you?- Casual dress every single day- 5 days a week- Well stocked pantry- Work with cool people and delight millions of gamers across the globe- ESOPs and other incentives About Us:At Hitwicket we are empowering the World’s One Billion Cricket Fans to engage with Cricket likenever before. Combining the mass market appeal of Cricket with the Technology poweredimmersion of Mobile Gaming is our mission. Founded by alumni of ISB and VIT University, Hitwicket is one of the pallbearers of the Indiangaming industry. Hitwicket is the Winner of Prime Minister Modi's AatmaNirbhar Bharat AppInnovation Challenge in Games. More than 3 Million users across 70 countries play Hitwicket. Our work culture is driven by speed, innovation and passion, not by hierarchy. Our workphilosophy is centered around building a company like a 'Sports Team' where each member hasan important role to play for the success of the company as a whole. Learn, have fun and build a Game that millions of people love to play! Join us on this epic journey!</div>

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(Preferred Qualifications)</h3><ul class="list-disc list-inside my-5 pl-5 space-y-2 text-gray-700"><li class="leading-relaxed">Outstanding research achievements related to Data-centric AI.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Experience with data improvement pipelines for Multi-modal LLM training.</li></ul><h3 class="text-xl md:text-2xl font-bold mt-8 mb-3 text-gray-800">To join KRAFTON's challenge, the following selection process is required.</h3><ul class="list-disc list-inside my-5 pl-5 space-y-2 text-gray-700"><li class="leading-relaxed">Document Screening > *Assignment Screening (Pre-test) > Technical Fit Interview > Culture Fit Interview > Offer and Onboarding.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">*This process may vary depending on the position and candidate.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">This is an ongoing recruitment, and it may close early once the position is filled.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Additional interviews and job tests may be added if necessary.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">The selection schedule and pass/fail results will be individually notified via the email or phone number registered in your application.</li></ul><h3 class="text-xl md:text-2xl font-bold mt-8 mb-3 text-gray-800">Please check the required documents!</h3><ul class="list-disc list-inside my-5 pl-5 space-y-2 text-gray-700"><li class="leading-relaxed">Resume (free format), Cover Letter (required), Academic Transcript (required), Portfolio (optional).</li><li class="leading-relaxed">For new graduates, please focus on the cover letter; for experienced professionals, please focus on the career description.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">If attaching a portfolio, please refer to the information below.</li></ul><h3 class="text-xl md:text-2xl font-bold mt-8 mb-3 text-gray-800">Work Location</h3><ul class="list-disc list-inside my-5 pl-5 space-y-2 text-gray-700"><li class="leading-relaxed">Yeoksam Centerfield West Tower</li></ul><h3 class="text-xl md:text-2xl font-bold mt-8 mb-3 text-gray-800">Employment Type</h3><ul class="list-disc list-inside my-5 pl-5 space-y-2 text-gray-700"><li class="leading-relaxed">Full-time</li></ul><h4 class="text-lg md:text-xl font-semibold mt-6 mb-2 text-gray-800">Please check the information below!</h4><ul class="list-disc list-inside my-5 pl-5 space-y-2 text-gray-700"><li class="leading-relaxed">Those eligible for an affirmative action program such as individuals with disabilities or with distinguished service to the state will be given hiring preference according to relevant laws.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">False statements in your resume may lead to the withdrawal of the employment offer.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">A 5-month probationary period applies. The company may refuse permanent employment based on the evaluation results during the probationary period, and may terminate the probationary period early and refuse permanent employment based on mid-term evaluation results. There will be no adjustment in employment type or salary during the probationary period.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">For any questions during the recruitment process, please refer to the <a href="https://www.krafton.com/careers/faq/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="text-blue-600 hover:text-blue-800 hover:underline transition-colors duration-200">KRAFTON Recruitment FAQ</a>.</li></ul><h4 class="text-lg md:text-xl font-semibold mt-6 mb-2 text-gray-800">BE BOLD, LEARN AND WIN! 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