Head of Engineering

Company Overview: Join our dynamic and innovative gaming company that's passionate about creating immersive and cutting -edge gamingexperiences. We pride ourselves on a culture of creativity, collaboration, and a commitment to pushing the boundaries ofgaming. If you're a highly motivated and skilled specialist passionate about the gaming industry, we want you to join our team. Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced and dynamic professional to join our team as the Head of Engineering in our gamingcompany. As the Head of Engineering, you will oversee, manage, and develop a team of Front -end and Back -enddevelopers, and QA professionals (manual and automation) (overall team of 40+ and growing). Your primaryfocus will be on operational efficiency, team development and ensuring the successful delivery of high -quality gamingproducts and projects while implementing effective Scrum processes. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, strongbusiness acumen, a background in project management , a passion for mentoring to build high -performing teams that deliverscalable solutions and the ability to lead and inspire a diverse team of professionals.Main Responsibilities: • Provide leadership, strategic and tactical direction to the Engineering team • Oversee the end -to -end delivery processes and projects ensuring successful product launches and projectexecution based on business prioritization. • Manage and prioritize the team's workload, ensuring project deadlines are met and resources are optimally allocated. • Collaborate with product, design, and operations teams to translate business requirements into viable, robusttechnical solutions. • Drive adoption of best practices in agile methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, code quality, and emerging technologiesrelevant to the industry (e.g., AI integration, real -time systems etc). • Monitor key performance metrics for engineering output, system reliability, and project delivery, making data -drivendecisions to mitigate risks and optimize processes. • Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations, security protocols, and industry standards in a gaming context. • Mentor and develop team leads and individual contributors, providing coaching on technical skills, leadership, andcareer/professional growth. • Promote an inclusive, innovative culture that encourages knowledge sharing, experimentation, and continuousimprovement. • Recruit and onboard top engineering talent to scale the team as the company grows • Monitor relevant project risks and issues, proactively identifying and implementing mitigation strategies as necessary. • Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including vendors, partners, andclients. • Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices related to gaming product developmentand project management.• Plan, execute, and optimize the Engineering budgets required to support the business growth• Report directly to the COO, providing updates on projects and budgets statuses, delivery timelines, and resourcesallocation within the Engineering team.Requirements • Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar leadership role, overseeing Developers, and QA professionals.• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the gaming (or similar) industry, with a deep understanding of game developmentprocesses/operating platforms and project lifecycle.• Proven experience in implementing and driving Scrum processes and methodologies.• Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire teams.• Excellent project management skills, with a track record of successfully delivering projects on time and within budget.• Solid understanding of Agile methodologies, including Scrum, and the ability to tailor them to fit the needs of theorganization.• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at alllevels.• Strong problem -solving and decision -making abilities, with a proactive and pragmatic approach.• Experience with project & delivery management tools and software.• Passion for gaming and a deep understanding of the gaming industry landscape.• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., project management, computer science, or a related discipline). Advanceddegrees or certifications are a plus.Why To Join Us?• Exciting projects using cutting -edge technologies• Collaborative and supportive work environment• Competitive salary and benefits package• Opportunities for career growth and advancementBenefits • Medical and Health Benefits:  We provide our employees with medical benefits, including dental, vision, prescriptioncoverage, medical coverage, and health benefits.• Compensation: We offer competitive salaries and annual bonuses based on individual performance andoverachievement, as well as on the company's results. • Career Development:  We promote leadership opportunities and continued learning by offering paid courses that willexpand knowledge and expertise, mentorship, and the opportunity to attend profile networking events worldwide• Unique Perks: Some company initiatives we run, tailored to our culture of celebration, include holiday parties, anannual trip to the Caribbean, anniversary celebrations, weekly 'Happy Friday' lunches, and a world of other funexperiences