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Lead Online Programmer

11 Hours ago • All levels • DevOps

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Job Description

Lead Online Programmer at IO Interactive. Collaborate with directors to define online game vision and break it down into actionable goals. Lead team in designing and implementing scalable cloud systems and online features. Oversee and mentor team members, providing regular feedback and guiding personal development. Foster a collaborative environment, driving best practices in cloud technologies, security, and development efficiency. Play an active role in recruitment and onboarding. Provide input on team performance and contribute to evaluations. Significant experience leading teams in online services and cloud infrastructure is required, along with strong leadership skills and proficiency in C++. Experience with modern C#/.NET and cloud vendors (GCP, AWS, Azure) is highly valued.
Must have:
  • Lead online services teams
  • Design and implement scalable cloud systems
  • Mentor and provide feedback to team members
  • Proficient in C++
  • Experience with cloud technologies (GCP, AWS, Azure)
Good to have:
  • Experience with C#/.NET
  • Experience with multiple cloud vendors

Job Details

A passion for fantasy worlds has long been ingrained in our studio, and at last we can announce we have embarked on a journey into that beloved realm. With a party of veteran IOI guild members and new wizards and sorceresses of the industry, we are building an ambitious new IP for console and PC that will revolutionize the online fantasy RPG genre. If you share a similar passion for creating welcoming, heartfelt, bold and impactful worlds, join us and together we will write the next chapter in IOI's history.

As we work on these exciting projects, we need a skilled professional to assist us in the development of our state-of-the-art propriety game development engine, Glacier.

What you will do:

  • Collaborate with Directors to define the online game vision and break it down into actionable goals, ensuring alignment with the overall project objectives.
  • Lead the team in designing and implementing scalable cloud systems and online features, ensuring they meet technical and project requirements.
  • Oversee and mentor team members, conducting regular 1:1s to provide feedback, guide personal development, and ensure goals are met.
  • Foster a collaborative environment by encouraging cross-discipline communication and creating efficient workflows with other teams.
  • Drive best practices in cloud technologies, security, and development efficiency, ensuring your team delivers high-quality results.
  • Play an active role in recruitment and onboarding, helping to build a strong, skilled team.
  • Provide input on team performance and contribute to evaluations, helping shape career growth and progression.

Who you are:

  • You have significant experience leading teams in online services and cloud infrastructure, with a proven ability to guide and develop teams in game development. You have strong leadership skills, with a focus on mentoring, coaching, and providing regular feedback to help your team succeed.
  • You have strong experience in C++. Experience with modern C#/.NET technologies (such as asp.net) would be highly valued.
  • Experience in scalable production systems. Proficient with at least one the major cloud vendors (GCP, AWS, Azure), it is plus if you have knowledge in more than one.
  • You are a strong communicator who fosters collaboration and creates a supportive, productive work environment.
  • You have a passion for guiding teams, making strategic decisions, and ensuring the success of projects.

Who we are:


IO Interactive is an independent videogame development and publishing company with studios in Copenhagen, Malmö, Barcelona, Istanbul and Brighton. As the creative force behind some of the most talked-about multiplatform video games in the last decade, we are committed to creating unforgettable characters and experiences – all powered by our award-winning, proprietary Glacier technology.

We know that to achieve those goals, we need courage, talented people and a great working environment – and we do our utmost to have all of that. Across our multiple studios, we’re working on several projects. Crucially though, we’re all one team. We value the work and impact that each person brings to the table and we actively encourage new ideas, whilst listening to your insights along the way.

We have a dedicated team of People Managers, who look after you as an individual and as an employee. With more than 40 nationalities, we know that everyone is different and we are proud to have a reputation for being a friendly workplace with highly-talent people.

Learn more about Project Fantasy.

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About The Company

IO Interactive is a 25-year old, AAA independent game studio, creators of HITMAN, Kane & Lynch, Mini Ninjas and Freedom Fighters. We are currently working on Project 007, Project Fantasy, and continue to develop Glacier, our award-winning game engine.


We are a diverse team of designers, producers, artists, programmers and operations supporters from 40+ different nationalities, working on cutting-edge technology and state-of-the-art game design.


The creative teams involved in producing our games are supported by our tech department, which delivers our own Glacier engine, and the incubation department, which helps the team to prototype new and exciting features, game mechanics, or even brand new IPs.


We know that the gaming world is in constant change – and so is IOI - but no matter what we do, we can assure you that it will not be boring.


IO Interactive was established in September 1998. The IO Interactive technology team consists of programmers, software engineers and mathematicians with considerable experience in game programming and 3D graphics. Graphic designers, artists and animators are recruited from the game and entertainment industry, as well as the best art schools from all over the world.

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