Sledgehammer Games is a game developer owned by Activision, and has worked on several of the Call of Duty titles.

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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>
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Sledgehammer Games seeks a Senior Lighting Artist to collaborate with teams across multiple studio locations. Responsibilities encompass creating global and local lighting for game environments, considering gameplay, narrative, and mood.  Collaboration with level, quest, and narrative designers is crucial to achieve optimal visuals and player experience.  The role requires adjusting in-game lighting per art direction and level design, utilizing blueprints for streamlined processes.  The ideal candidate possesses at least 5 years of lighting experience in AAA game production, proficiency in UE5 and 3D software (especially Lumen), and a deep understanding of real-world lighting principles and latest lighting technologies.

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<div class="prose prose-sm prose-alpha">Platform Sledgehammer Games is a leading developer in the video game industry, best known for its work on the Call of Duty franchise. Since its founding in 2009, the studio has delivered iconic titles like "Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare," "Call of Duty: WWII," and most recently, “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III.” We combine cutting-edge technology with creative vision to produce games that resonate with players worldwide. With a focus on creating high-quality multiplayer experiences and captivating single-player campaigns, we continue to shape the future of first-person shooters. We are looking for a talented developer to join us as a senior lighting artist within our Toronto team . In this role you will partner closely with our teams at our other studio locations in the United States and Australia in the creation of epic content for some of the biggest games in the world. If you're ready to be part of a dynamic and collaborative environment where your skills can make a real impact, we invite you to explore career opportunities with us.Sledgehammer Games is wholly owned by Activision. To learn more about our studio, please visit us at <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" href="http://www.sledgehammergames.com">www.sledgehammergames.com</a> or search for Sledgehammer Games on your favorite social media platform. Want to hear what it’s like at the studio directly from current employees? Check out our #LifeatSHG developer profiles: <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" href="https://youtu.be/12DUBszg-w4">https://youtu.be/12DUBszg-w4</a>Your MissionAs our newest teammate, you will work side by side with our Lighting Leads. Together, you will help execute some of the most awe-inspiring landscapes in video games. You and our team will be accomplishing this by having routine 1:1s, weekly team meetings, you will have an in-depth training period, and open dialog / high communication with adjacent teams. We move fast, and in-order to join our ranks, please see the below criteria. Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:    <ul><li>Create global and local lighting for game environments when taking into account the requirements of gameplay, game narrative and mood; </li></ul><ul><li>Collaborate with different team members such as level, quest, and narrative designers to present the perfect visuals and the resulting player experience; </li></ul><ul><li>Adjust in-game lighting according to the art directions and level design; </li></ul><ul><li>Make use of blueprint to streamline lighting processes; </li></ul>Player ProfileMinimum Requirements: <ul><li>At least 5 years working experience in lighting; </li></ul><ul><li>Participated in the production of at least 1 shipped AAA games in lighting role; </li></ul><ul><li>Familiarity with UE5 and 3D softwares, especially Lumen in UE5; </li></ul><ul><li>Deep knowledge base in real world lighting, including the use color, source, brightness, composition, and shadow; </li></ul><ul><li>In-depth knowledge of the latest developments in lighting tech, with experience in various lighting techniques and tools; </li></ul><ul><li>Highly self-motivated, great communication skills and team spirit; </li></ul><ul><li>Passion for the game industry. </li></ul>We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! At Activision Blizzard, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.Our World Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATVI), is one of the world's largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media, technology and entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, World of Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, Candy Crush™ and Bubble Witch™. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet!Our ability to build immersive and innovate worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment.  We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered! The videogame industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such, the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners.Sledgehammer Games is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. </div>