Game Development Lead

RubyPlay is a place where passion meets competence. Since 2017, we’ve made more than 200 innovative games and built more than 100 strong partnerships globally! Proud to be: The Winner at BFTH Arena Awards — Best Online Casino Game Shortlisted for SBC Awards 2024 — Casino/Slots Developer of the Year A strong player on 10+ markets globally Beloved workplace for hundreds of specialists from 37 countries We are now growing our team and looking for driven professionals ready to build their careers in a strong, international studio with a product that’s making waves worldwide. Here’s How You’ll Make an Impact: Team Leadership & Collaboration Lead and manage a diverse team of Game developers and QA engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment. Ensure the timely delivery of high-quality slot games, maintaining high standards while improving our time to market Work closely with game designers, product managers, compliance and support teams to align game development strategies with company objectives. Provide mentorship, feedback, and technical guidance to the development team, promoting professional growth and continuous improvement. Collaborate with game and math designers, art, and animation teams to ensure top-quality game products built through an optimised workflow. Monitor and manage development timelines, resources, and deliverables to ensure projects stay on track. Regularly update stakeholders on project progress, addressing any risks or roadblocks that could impact delivery. Identify and manage organisational or technical dependencies thus avoiding any blocking situations for the team Participate in the analysis, planning and delivery of company wide initiatives, working in collaboration with other engineering teams Game Development & Technical Oversight Oversee the entire game development lifecycle, from concept to release, ensuring each project meets deadlines, quality standards, and customer satisfaction. Utilize expertise in TypeScript, JavaScript (ES5/ES6), and Pixi.js to lead the development of high-performance and maintainable game features. Actively contribute to the game development process, working hands-on in building upcoming games and features as well as performing code reviews Leverage experience with tools such as Jenkins, Git, Node.js and the JavaScript ecosystem (webpack, npm, yarn) to ensure that best practices are upheld Align the team’s approaches with the overall company guidelines to ensure consistency within the Rubyplay ecosystem Troubleshoot technical issues and implement solutions to maintain a smooth development process. Collaborate on cross-team development tasks when needed to support game functionality. Industry Knowledge & Innovation Stay up-to-date on trends and developments in the online gambling industry, ensuring RubyPlay remains competitive in its game offerings. Continuously assess and recommend new tools, frameworks, and technologies to enhance game development processes. What Makes You A Strong Candidate: 5+ years of experience in game development, with a strong focus on the online gambling industry. 2+ years of demonstrated experience leading game development teams, delivering high-quality slots or casino games. Proficiency in TypeScript, JavaScript (ES5/ES6), Pixi.js, and experience with Node.js, Git Strong understanding of OOP, Design Patterns and SOLID principles. Knowledge of Java or C# at a basic level is preferred, with experience in the JavaScript ecosystem tools such as webpack, npm, and yarn. Ability to troubleshoot and resolve development problems, ensuring seamless delivery of game products. Ability to collaborate and work effectively in a remote team, open to giving and receiving feedback. Strong problem-solving skills, result oriented approach and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to mentor and inspire teams. Previous experience as a Full-Stack Developer is a plus. Prior experience with math development is desirable. Why You’ll Love It Here: Talented and open people around Budget for personal development Well-being Budget Annual bonus Development days to grow professionally Free English classes Paid vacation days/paid sick leaves Interested in becoming a RubyPlayer and making a mark in the iGaming world? Join us!