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Here at Gameloft, we create moments of happiness for our players all over the world through exciting gaming experiences. This is our mission, and it has been the same for over 20 years. We are the proud creators of Asphalt, Dungeon Hunter, Modern Combat, and over 200 other great games.

There is a game for everyone, and we are now expanding to cross-platform games on PC and consoles, with titles such as Disney Speedstorm and Disney Dreamlight Valley, to provide our players with even more amazing adventures.

With more than 3,400 passionate Gamelofters across the globe, we take great pride in our differences and draw on them to create games just as diverse as we are.

If you’re looking for a new challenge and want to work with a bold and talented group of people, don’t hesitate to join the game!

Job Description

As a Technical Lead – Online Platform at Gameloft Montreal, you will play a central role in designing, developing, and implementing robust and scalable software solutions. You will lead a team of talented developers, providing technical expertise, strategic direction, and leadership to ensure project success.

Responsibilities

  1. Design and Architecture: Design and develop strong, scalable, and highly performant software architectures to meet business and technical needs with a focus on quality, security and cost efficiency.

  2. Team Management: Lead and mentor a team of developers by providing technical guidance, fostering excellence, and supporting professional growth. Oversee software development in Python and Java.

  3. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with game teams, infrastructure teams and others to ensure seamless feature integration and high-quality delivery.

  4. Communication and Documentation: Effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders, translating business requirements into technical solutions and ensuring comprehensive documentation.

  5. Process Optimization: Identify and implement process improvements to increase operational efficiency and ensure code quality.

  6. Technology Watch: Keep abreast of the latest industry trends and best practices in software development, guiding the adoption of new technologies and methodologies.

Required Skills

  • Extensive experience in software architecture, with demonstrated expertise in designing scalable and highly performant solutions

  • Advanced proficiency in Python and Java, with the ability to develop complex solutions and solve technical problems

  • Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate, guide, and inspire team members

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present technical ideas clearly and concisely

  • Strong organizational skills, with the ability to effectively manage priorities, deadlines, and resources

  • Ability to work collaboratively in an Agile environment, promoting transparency and openness

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field

  • Relevant professional experience in a similar role, preferably in an Agile environment

  • Experience with scalable distributed systems concepts and microservice development

  • Experience with RESTful APIs, standard software design patterns, web application and web services architecture

  • Experience with RDBMS and NoSQL databases

  • Experience working with AWS services

  • Experience with Docker and Kubernetes

  • Experience with GitLab CI/CD pipelines

  • Experience with different observability tools, such as Grafana and Kibana

  • Proficiency in both French and English, both written and spoken

Additional Information

What Gameloft believes in:

We play the good game for a better world. As a leader in the industry, we want to use the power of video games as a force for positive change. If you join us, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to help the environment, make a difference in communities and build a more inclusive world.

We want our Gamelofters to focus on what matters: creating fun and high-quality games they’ll be proud to share with our players around the world.

To help you succeed in your role, we have some cool perks:

What Gameloft offers:

Flexible schedule Friday afternoon off all year round! 3 weeks’ vacation and mobile days off, available as of your start date Time off between Christmas and New Year’s Day to help you start the year off on the right foot Group RRSP program with employer contributions Great group insurance program Free 24/7 access to a virtual medical clinic The Employee and Family Assistance Program Partial reimbursement of your commuting costs (for public transit and/or parking) Support for new employees relocating from countries or regions outside Quebec Referral program with bonuses Regular activities and prizes courtesy of our Social Committee

And at the studio itself:

Secure bike storage room and a subsidy to encourage active transportation (during the summer) Daily snacks (fruit, coffee, etc.) Wednesday happy hours A game room A rooftop terrace Studio located near Jarry Park and the charming Mile-Ex and Little Italy neighbourhoods Fitness classes at the studio itself or at Jarry Park (e.g., yoga)