Big Ape is french Studio based in Paris, created by two brothers (Antoine & Benjamin)
We're a team of 8, passionate by the mobile gaming industry , working remotely accross France (and abroad for some of us)
After 8 month of development, we're releasing our first mobile game, Dollar Dash this year.
Dollar Dash is a new Game Category that merges e-sport and mobile gaming. Think of Brawl Stars meeting Poker : )
Lead developer - Multiplayer Mobile Gaming
Permanent contract Paris (75)
Position Duties
Lead the entire technological dimension of the studio and be at the center of our strategy & manage a currently small team of 5 people that is destined to grow fast.
Responsibilities :
Be the representative of the studio's technological vertical within the management team.
Be responsible for all Tech departments : Game Tech, IT, and Dev-Ops.
Collaborate with the management team to achieve the studio's strategic objectives, particularly regarding technological choices / risks, structuring, development, and growth of Tech departments.
Assume full responsibility and be the guarantor of the technological, architectural, and process choices of the studio's Tech departments.
Support Team to maintain and improve standard work procedures and methodologies.
Contribute to establishing best practices to continuously increase team productivity.
Work in partnership with production to eliminate obstacles and regularly achieve goals.
Evaluate the profitability of projects, technologies, and services, following potential risks.
Conduct technical design reviews to identify potential issues with our game technology, IT, or Dev-Ops solutions.
Provide support to teams in case of technical challenges encountered.
Participate in code reviews and team training to help achieve higher levels of excellence.
Support the horizontal growth of the studio by conducting technical interviews in collaboration with Tech managers.
Maintain a global vision of emerging technologies through continuous technological monitoring.
Candidate Profile
Profile sought :
At least 4 years of experience as a game developer on Unity.
At least 2 years of experience as a development manager or CTO in a video game studio.
At least 2 years of experience as a member of the management team.
Experience in multiplayer game systems, network replication, and engine bases.
Demonstrable skills in promoting cooperation, alignment, and diversity among teams.
Ability to lead and inspire other team members.
Good understanding of Agile philosophy, concepts, and methodologies.
French and English language proficiency.
A taste for teamwork, in a very friendly atmosphere.
An empathic personality with a desire to help colleagues grow.
Passion for video games !
Desirable additional qualifications :
Experience on mobile development platforms.
Experience in tool development, IT, and DevOps.
Experience in performance optimization and/or graphic programming.