Description
We are Kolibri Games – a mobile games developer from Berlin. We believe that with the best people, we can make games that players will enjoy for years to come.
Our games have defined the idle genre, and bring enjoyment to hundreds of millions of players all around the world. This is possible due to the talented people who make us who we are. ‘Kolibris’, as we call ourselves, are on a mission to continue making great games and we’re looking for new talent to join our team. We strive to offer you a fair recruitment process and a great candidate experience, as well as a friendly environment to work in, with plenty of opportunities to learn and grow.
Are you a visionary technical leader with a passion for game development? If you’re eager to drive innovation and collaborate with a dynamic team, this role could be your next challenge.
As a Technical Director, you will shape the technical vision that aligns with our business goals, working closely with discipline directors and leads to ensure seamless communication and execution. You’ll be at the forefront of creating pragmatic solutions, guiding developers to deliver high-quality code that meets project requirements. Additionally, you’ll play a key role in production planning, team mentoring, and fostering a collaborative environment that inspires excellence.
- Creating a technical vision that enhances and supports achieving business objectives
- Collaborating with the other discipline directors and leads to provide a clear technical vision, and helping to communicate that vision to the team
- Providing pragmatic technical solutions to support creating and updating features
- Being the technical collaboration partner that supports production planning
- Working closely with developers to ensure high-quality code that meets the requirements of the projects and overall company direction
- Facilitating efficient and productive interactions and processes for game development between developers and other disciplines
- Creating a technical strategy, with concrete plans for the technical development of the projects, drafting development schedules, as well as proposing people allocation for various projects
- Training and recruiting new developers
- Creating an environment where mentoring and growth plans in connection to regular performance reviews are part of making a successful team
- Motivating and inspiring communication, presence, and attitude
Required skills
- More than 5 years of experience in game development, free-to-play mobile casual games preferred
- Experience with leading at least one game development team
- Broad knowledge of best practices in game development and broader software engineering
- Broad knowledge of game architecture patterns
- Ability to create a technical strategy, set clear objectives, and communicate them
- An agile mindset, very familiar with agile game development practices
- Strong ability to prioritize tasks and projects
- Willing to constantly learn and grow further
- Clear and precise communication skills in English
Desirable skills
- Past experience as a Technical Director makes you a stronger candidate, but we welcome anyone who believes they are ready for the challenge
- Knowledge of dependency injection and reactive programming helps you get up to speed faster
- Proven experience developing games for mobile with Unity and C#
Full-Time | Berlin, Germany
Hybrid Work
We understand how important flexibility is. That’s why we offer a hybrid work setup and flexible hours, allowing you to balance your time between the office and remote work
Modern Office Space
Our new, centrally located office in Berlin-Mitte has everything you need to excel. We also have plenty of opportunities for fun, with table tennis and kicker tables, meeting spaces, and a sleek modern design
Health & Fitness Bonus
We provide a monthly fitness bonus. Enjoy your time outside the office by picking the activity that suits you, from Urban Sports Club, to covering your gym membership
Company Holidays
We plan amazing company holidays to relax and bond as a team
Learning Budget
We’re serious about supporting your professional growth. You’ll get a yearly learning budget to spend on any form of learning that will help you develop your skills and grow in your role
Relocation
Moving to another country can be stressful. Our HR team will guide and support you, making sure that you (and your family) make your way to Berlin as smoothly as possible
30 Days Holiday
Our company implements a 30-day yearly holiday policy for all Kolibris. This means you have plenty of time to enjoy life outside of work
Fun Social Events
From BBQ’s and movie nights to team lunches and more. We also have a team event budget you can use to buy games or sports equipment to make working here even more fun. On Fridays after work, there’s dinner and drinks waiting for everyone at the office
Kolibri Games is an equal opportunity employer. We come from 40 different countries and many different backgrounds. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, regardless of their age, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, physical appearance or disability.