Lead Game Developer

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Role Expectation

• Provide Lead the porting process of existing mobile games from JavaScript into Apollo (C++/DirectX).
• Design and implement systems that enable efficient integration of JavaScript components with Apollo.
• Ensure performance and stability of ported games through profiling, optimization, and robust debugging practices.
• Act as technical lead on assigned projects, setting coding standards and ensuring architectural consistency.
• Mentor and support developers, conducting code reviews and sharing best practices in C++/DirectX development.
• Collaborate with art, design, QA, and production teams to deliver games to high quality standards and within agreed timelines.
• Document technical solutions and architectural decisions to support maintainability and knowledge sharing.
• Proactively identify risks, dependencies, and technical challenges, and propose innovative solutions.

Key Skills

• Strong professional experience with C++ (modern C++17 or later) and DirectX (9/11/12) in game development.
• Strong experience in C++ and Java Script (both 4+ years experience)
• Proven experience porting games or systems across platforms or frameworks.
• Strong understanding of graphics rendering pipelines, memory management, and performance optimization.
• Working knowledge of JavaScript (ES6+), particularly in contexts where C++ interacts with JavaScript.
• Ability to architect solutions that balance performance, maintainability, and scalability.
• Experience with source control (Git preferred) and collaborative development workflows.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with a track record of debugging complex, multi-layered issues.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to plan, prioritise, and take ownership of deliverables.

Beneficial Experience

• Prior experience in the iGaming industry or commercial game development.
• Familiarity with web-based game engines (Pixi.js, Phaser) and how they map to native frameworks.
• Experience with automated testing frameworks and CI/CD pipelines.
• Previous exposure to Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Relevant academic qualification in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Game Development