Lead Game Developer

• Supervise and participate in all aspects of game development from planning to creating and optimization game modules and documentation of the frontend and backend
• Define technical requirements and restrictions for tasks and architectural choices by working closely with other game departments
• Offer exceptional analysis and problem-solving skills for technical as well as organizational problems by prioritizing and eliminating obstacles to boost confidence in a deadline-oriented environment
• Collect and incorporate stakeholder requirements in advance, for example related to technology, methodology and operation in close cooperation with the studio tech director
• Manage and mentor the development team with expertise in system design, programming, and optimization to ensure production-ready, high-quality code that can be easily maintained and shared
• Endorsing a knowledge sharing and collaboration mindset with frequent code reviews, pair-programming sessions and exchange meetings

• Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or an equivalent training as an IT specialist
• 6+ years of experience in game programming
• Extensive knowledge in C# Unity as well as backend programming with PHP or Java
• Profound experience with build-pipelines, performance- and code-size optimization 
• Successfully shipped multiple games or projects as their Lead Developer
• Excellent leadership skills, able to motivate the team, encourage ownership, recognize talents and drive for excellence by using communication and conflict management skills
• Good problem analysis skills with the ability to find simple, robust and efficient solutions for complex problems
• Team player who enjoys working with other departments on shared goals with a passion for games
• Fluent in written and spoken English

Why you will love working at BIGPOINT...

• Entertain millions of players with high-quality games, disrupt the markets with new multiplayer ideas in multiple different genres and tech projects
• Matrix structure that offers the possibility to work on multiple projects and lean hierarchy that offer fast decision-making
• Work-Life Benefits work fully remote from around Germany, flexible working hours, 30 days of vacation
• Relocation Support visa & relocation support
• Wellbeing Benefits attractive rates for a gym membership in cooperation with QUALITRAIN
• Mental Health Benefits anonymous employee counselling at Fürstenberg Institute
• Activity Package regular team events, hackathons, and company events
• Education Package. Yearly education budget for every employee