Lead Game Developer (m/f/d) - #5758 at Bigpoint in Germany

Job Summary

Job Description

Lead Game Developer with 6+ years experience in C#, Unity, Backend programming (PHP/Java), build pipelines, performance optimization, shipped games.

Must have:

C# Unity
Backend Programming
Build Pipelines
Performance Optimization

Good to have:

PHP or Java
Code-Size Optimization
Leadership Skills
Problem Analysis

Perks:

Remote Work
Flexible Hours

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Job Details

Your Job

With your passion for games, you will work in highly motivated, and interdisciplinary production teams. As an open-minded generalist, you enjoy both, ensuring the quality of our technical planning and code base as well as closely collaborating with the entire development team. With your expertise you create an awesome gaming experience for our players and act as a mentor for your team.

You are an expert at finding creative solutions to complex challenges while keeping a clear head & providing good oversight?

You are a go-getter with a solution-oriented mindset?
You have a sweet spot making everything run smoothly?

We have exactly what you are looking for!

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

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

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Benefits

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

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Contact

For direct application: please send only completed application (CV, Cover Letter, References) to career@bigpoint.net and refer to the job reference number.

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About us

With over 410 million registered players and over 50 games, Bigpoint is one of the leading developers and publishers of free to play games in the world. Being part of the Yoozoo group, we believe that everybody should be able to play great games and, with an uncompromising focus on quality, strive to push the boundaries of gaming, exceeding our players expectations with fun, accessible and innovative content.