Senior Technical Lead - Game Development

Senior Technical Lead

Job Description Summary

We are seeking a goal-oriented Senior Technical Lead to join our Agile game development team. This role focuses on strong hands-on development and technical excellence, contributing to complex game development while driving engineering standard methodologies.

The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in C++ (11/14), Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), and SDLC, along with significant experience building high-performance games. You will play a key role in designing and delivering high-quality, scalable, and performant games while ensuring alignment to timelines and engineering standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and enhance game features using Modern C++ (11/14) and OOAD principles.
• Actively contribute to hands-on development, debugging, and optimization of game modules.
• Write high-quality, maintainable, and efficient code, and participate in code reviews to uphold engineering standards.
• Collaborate with multi-functional teams including engineers, designers, artists, and mathematicians.
• Contribute to project planning, estimation, and tracking to support timely delivery of landmarks.
• Identify technical risks early and proactively contribute to mitigation strategies.
• Resolve complex technical issues with minimal rework.
• Contribute to the adoption and improvement of CI/CD practices, coding standards, and development processes.
• Share knowledge and contribute to team-wide improvements in debugging, profiling, and performance optimization.
• Ensure game quality standards for performance, stability, and memory optimization are met.

Job Requirements

• Strong foundation in Object-Oriented Analysis and Design (OOAD).
• Solid hands-on experience in Modern C++ (11/14).
• Experience working in Linux and Windows development environments.
• Proficiency with tools such as Visual Studio, Git/SVN, GDB, profiling tools, and static/dynamic analysis tools.
• Familiarity with Continuous Integration systems.
• Hands-on experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to contribute to technical discussions and share knowledge within the team.
• Ability to independently drive complex technical problems through design, implementation, and optimization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 7–10 years of experience in software development.
• Prior experience in the gaming industry is preferred.

Why Aristocrat?

Aristocrat is a world leader in gaming content and technology, and a top-tier publisher of free-to-play mobile games. We deliver great performance for our B2B customers and bring joy to the lives of the millions of people who love to play our casino and mobile games. And while we focus on fun, we never forget our responsibilities. We strive to lead the way in responsible gameplay, and to lift the bar in company governance, employee wellbeing and sustainability. We’re a diverse business united by shared values and an inspiring mission to bring joy to life through the power of play.

We aim to create an environment where individual differences are valued, and all employees have the opportunity to realize their potential. We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, cultural background, disability status or LGBTQ+ identity. EEO M/F/D/V

• World Leader in Gaming Entertainment

• Robust benefits package

• Global career opportunities

Our Values

• All about the Player

• Talent Unleashed

• Collective Brilliance

• Good Business Good Citizen

Travel Expectations

None

Additional Information

At this time, we are unable to sponsor work visas for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the job posting location for this position on a full-time basis without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.

Experience Level

Senior Level