We are privelleged to be assisting a global gaming business search for a new Technical Director to join their team.
Your Responsibilities
Guidance and Strategic Vision:
- Lead and mentor the backend development team, providing technical expertise.
- Craft and implement backend technology plans that align with broader company objectives.
- Partner with leadership and stakeholders to ensure technical solutions meet business needs.
System Architecture and Development:
- Design robust, scalable, and secure backend systems for gaming platforms.
- Supervise the creation and upkeep of backend services, leveraging ASP.NET Core.
- Optimize database systems like PostgreSQL and Redis for peak performance and reliability.
- Spearhead the integration of backend services with Unity-based game engines.
Cloud Infrastructure Management:
- Oversee and fine-tune our cloud setup using Azure Cloud.
- Implement best practices for managing cloud resources, optimizing costs, and ensuring security.
- Lead the development of automated CI/CD processes with Jenkins for efficient deployments.
Cross-Team Collaboration:
- Collaborate with front-end developers, game designers, and other teams for seamless backend integration.
- Facilitate clear communication within the team and with external collaborators.
- Act as the technical representative for the backend team, updating progress and addressing challenges.
System Performance and Quality:
- Ensure backend systems are optimized for performance, stability, and security.
- Implement proactive monitoring and alerting to identify and resolve issues swiftly.
- Conduct regular code reviews to maintain high coding standards and best practices.
Innovation and Team Development:
- Stay informed about new technologies and industry advancements.
- Champion continuous improvement initiatives for backend system efficiency and performance.
- Encourage innovation and experimentation within the team to foster growth and creativity.
Your Background:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related fields.
- Proven experience in a technical leadership role within gaming or a similar industry.
- Expertise with Azure Cloud, ASP.NET Core, PostgreSQL, Redis, Jenkins, and Git.
- Strong foundational knowledge of backend development and best practices.
- Skilled in integrating backend services with Unity-based platforms.
- Excellent problem-solving abilities, especially in high-pressure scenarios.
- Strong communication and team collaboration skills.
- A passion for gaming with deep industry insights.
Extra Credit:
- Experience with additional cloud platforms and associated technologies.
- Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes.
- Hands-on experience with microservices and serverless architectures.
- Understanding of gaming industry security standards and compliance best practices.