Studio: Bigpoint
Job Opening: Lead Game Developer
Location: Germany
Type: Full-Time
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
Qualifications & Skills:
- 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
Apply for the Job Online: To apply, send only the completed application (CV, Cover Letter, References) to career@bigpoint.net and refer to the job reference number “5660”