Engineering Lead

*This is a fully remote role. Playnetic has always been a remote company and this will always be the case*

Youll be joining us during an exciting time of transition and transformation.

We are launching a new product and creating a new team from the ground up. You (the Engineering Lead) would be the first key hire. Youll be responsible for hiring building and leading a small team of six. We need someone who is both technical and handson so if you are past the days of rolling your sleeves up and getting stuck in you wont like this role.

As we launch the new product youre setting the direction for how we approach the build. Youll need to come in manage effectively think creatively and establish the processes necessary for a successful first build.

This role offers the potential for growth as additional teams may be needed depending on the products success and performance.

Working in a startup means navigating constant change; youve probably already done this so you know what we mean! Youll thrive in this environment be comfortable with is and weirdly prefer the ups and downs this all brings!

Team Structure

• Reporting directly to the CTO
• Working alongside the platform team building the backend and the architecture

The Interview Process

1. A call with our Talent Partner
2. Interview with our CTO A chat about your experience and for you to both establish if this role is right for you
3. Final stage A technical interview with one of our Architects

Key Responsibilities:

• HandsOn Development: Write clean maintainable and efficient code in Java setting a high standard for the team. Lead by example contributing directly to the codebase and taking ownership of critical components.
• Leadership & Mentorship: Lead mentor and support a team of Java developers fostering a collaborative and highperformance culture. Provide technical guidance conduct code reviews and assist in professional growth.
• Technical Architecture: Design and implement robust scalable and maintainable architecture for our gaming platform. Make key technical decisions and drive the adoption of best practices in software development.
• Project Management: Work closely with the product management and design teams to translate requirements into technical tasks. Manage timelines prioritize tasks and ensure that projects are delivered on schedule.
• CrossFunctional Collaboration: Collaborate with other departments including game design art and QA to align engineering efforts with company goals. Ensure seamless integration of backend services with frontend game features.
• Performance Optimization: Focus on optimizing the performance scalability and reliability of the gaming platform. Proactively identify bottlenecks and implement solutions to enhance the user experience.
• Innovation & Continuous Improvement: Stay uptodate with the latest Java technologies tools and frameworks. Advocate for the integration of new technologies and methodologies that can improve our development process and game quality.
• Recruitment: Participate in the hiring process to attract and recruit top Java engineering talent to the team.

Qualifications:

• Experience: 5 years of experience in software engineering with a strong focus on Java including at least 2 years in a leadership or team lead role. Experience in the gaming industry is a plus.
• Java Expertise: Deep expertise in Java and related frameworks (e.g. Spring Hibernate). Experience with game server development backend systems and multiplayer networking is highly desirable.
• Leadership Skills: Proven experience in leading and mentoring engineering teams. Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with crossfunctional teams.
• ProblemSolving: Excellent problemsolving skills with the ability to navigate and resolve complex technical challenges in a fastpaced environment.
• Passion for Gaming: A strong passion for gaming and an understanding of the gaming landscape. Ability to think from a players perspective and drive innovative solutions.
• Education: Bachelors degree in Computer Science Software Engineering or a related field or equivalent experience.

About Playnetic

Playnetic is a fully remote company in the world of iGaming entertainment. We design and build slot games from scratch from idea to release. Our games will be played in regulated markets globally through industryleading operators.

Our innovative iGaming content is centred around our core values: quality gaming dedicated customer service and reliable delivery to our partners.

Were currently in a phase of growth and will scale considerably over the next 12 months. As a fully remote company we understand the importance of staying connected and maintaining team collaboration. We are continually mindful of this as we grow and have the tools and support in place to help us all flourish.

How we work & our benefits

• Flexible working hours Flexible working at Playnetic is actually flexible! No core working hours; work how you work best. We operate a common sense and goaldriven approach that helps you and us track success.
• Unlimited holidays We respect the importance of worklife balance which is why we believe in unlimited holidays. The only thing we ask is you take at least 25 days!
• Private healthcare Including dental optical hearing and all mental health support
• Company pension

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