Technical Director – Cross-Platform Games Studio – Germany

OPM are working with a brand new client looking to hire in the key position of Technical Director.

The role with involve the co-determination of the strategy and vision for the technological development of the company as well as setting goals for the development department and exerts supervision and control over these goals.

For the production of specific projects, you will help in the minimizing and mitigating risks, and help setting up project infrastructure and development processes.

Additionally, as the Technical Director you will be involved in the hiring process for technical employees, and set standards for their career development in cooperation with the Head of Development.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

– Definition of technology & tool setup for the company

– Evaluation, creation & maintenance of development infrastructure

– Participation in project’s pre productions to minimize/mitigate risks early on

– Guidance, education and support of technical staff

– Counsel hiring process for technical staff

– Advise Head of Development on career development for technical staff

– Offer help in critical project situations

– Communication with partners and 3rd parties

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

– Strong knowledge of Games Architecture (Client & Backend), Net framework and mobile platforms.

– Knowledge of Xcode (and Objective C or Java), web services & cloud setup requirements, build pipelines & infrastructure

– Experience with Unity3D and/or Unreal Engine

– Motivation to evaluate and assess new technology

– Communicative & proactive and have confidence to make and support decisions

– Strong knowledge of the English language

– Knowledge of the iOS and Android submission process

– Knowledge of ServiceStack and/or Jenkins

– Experience with persistent network connections & real-time frameworks

– Ability to pass on knowledge and coach staff members

– Motivation to visit and speak at industry events

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