Technical Lead
Core
Lead technical initiatives, shape architectural decisions, and mentor engineers to build scalable systems powering products for game developers worldwide.
Role type
Senior hands-on IC Technical Lead (Backend)
Builds
Scalable backend systems, modernized codebases, and robust infrastructure for the gaming industry
Domain
Gaming / Backend Engineering / Distributed Systems
Required skills
Go, distributed systems, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Git, Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, RabbitMQ, Kafka, cloud computing
Preferred skills
OAuth2, OIDC, SAML, JWT, session/token management, social login, SSO, federated identity, multi-tenant identity systems, developer-friendly APIs, SDKs, integration documentation
Technologies
Google Cloud Platform, React, Next.js
Responsibilities
Initiate and lead discussions on technical solutions and architecture; Influence technical decision-making and set standards for sound engineering practices; Lead refactoring and modernization efforts while maintaining delivery timelines; Identify and prioritize technical debt to ensure long-term codebase health; Collaborate with product and engineering leads to balance business goals with technical integrity; Build and deliver end-to-end software solutions in a fast-paced environment; Take ownership of production issues and define efficient triage and resolution processes; Implement robust test coverage and uphold strong code review standards; Enhance developer experience by improving tools, processes, and workflows; Act as a hands-on technical leader who guides, mentors, and inspires the engineering team.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC