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Lead Game DeveloperIngenium Digital • Kerala, India
Lead Game Developer

Lead Game Developer

Ingenium Digital • Kerala, India
1 day ago
Job description

Job Title : Lead Game Developer

Experience : 4 to 7 years

Location : Kochi, Kerala

Work Mode : 5 days from office

Role Expectation

  • Provide Lead the porting process of existing mobile games from JavaScript into Apollo (C++ / DirectX).
  • Design and implement systems that enable efficient integration of JavaScript components with Apollo.
  • Ensure performance and stability of ported games through profiling, optimization, and robust debugging practices.
  • Act as technical lead on assigned projects, setting coding standards and ensuring architectural consistency.
  • Mentor and support developers, conducting code reviews and sharing best practices in C++ / DirectX development.
  • Collaborate with art, design, QA, and production teams to deliver games to high quality standards and within agreed timelines.
  • Document technical solutions and architectural decisions to support maintainability and knowledge sharing.
  • Proactively identify risks, dependencies, and technical challenges, and propose innovative solutions.

Key Skills

  • Strong professional experience with C++ (modern C++17 or later) and DirectX (9 / 11 / 12) in game development.
  • Strong experience in C++ and Java Script (both 4+ years experience)
  • Proven experience porting games or systems across platforms or frameworks.
  • Strong understanding of graphics rendering pipelines, memory management, and performance optimization.
  • Working knowledge of JavaScript (ES6+), particularly in contexts where C++ interacts with JavaScript.
  • Ability to architect solutions that balance performance, maintainability, and scalability.
  • Experience with source control (Git preferred) and collaborative development workflows.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, with a track record of debugging complex, multi-layered issues.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Ability to plan, prioritise, and take ownership of deliverables.
  • Beneficial Experience

  • Prior experience in the iGaming industry or commercial game development.
  • Familiarity with web-based game engines (Pixi.js, Phaser) and how they map to native frameworks.
  • Experience with automated testing frameworks and CI / CD pipelines.
  • Previous exposure to Agile / Scrum methodologies.
  • Relevant academic qualification in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Game Development
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