Technical Lead (Game Development)

TL;DR

Technical Lead (Game Development): Leading technical discussions and architectural decisions while ensuring sound engineering practices. Focus on mentoring the engineering team, enhancing developer experience, and delivering robust software solutions.

Location: Hybrid (Baku)

Company

Global commerce company providing tools and services for the video game industry.

What you will do

• Initiate and lead discussions on technical solutions and architecture.
• Influence technical decision-making and set standards for engineering practices.
• Lead refactoring and modernization efforts while maintaining delivery timelines.
• Collaborate with product and engineering leads to balance business goals with technical integrity.
• Take ownership of production issues and define efficient triage and resolution processes.
• Enhance developer experience by improving tools, processes, and workflows.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in software development.
• 2+ years of experience working with Go.
• 2+ years of experience as a Technical Lead.
• Strong experience with PostgreSQL and/or MySQL.
• Proficiency with Git, Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm.
• Excellent English communication skills.