Senior Technical Lead

Aristocrat; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 2,400,000 - 3,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Aristocrat is seeking a Senior Technical Lead to guide software development for casino games on Linux. You will collaborate with game designers, math specialists, and engineers to deliver high-quality titles for global markets.

The role emphasizes ownership, mentorship, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced studio. Applicants should have 7+ years in software development, strong C++ (11/14), OO design, memory profiling, and experience with build tools and code-review processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years of software development experience.
• Excellent programming skills in C++ under Linux.
• Strong understanding of OO design, algorithms, and data structures.
• Experience across full software lifecycle: specs to maintenance.
• Proficiency in C++11/14 and code analysis tools.
• Experience in build automation and defect tracking systems.
• Leadership, mentoring, and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Analyze game requirements with leads and designers.
• Develop slot games for cabinets and markets.
• Code, review, test, and profile memory usage.
• Ensure high quality and timely delivery to market.
• Integrate art and math into development process.
• Maintain market-specific compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement features.
• Troubleshoot issues for flawless performance.
• Drive process improvements and optimization.
• Lead and mentor junior developers.

Skills

C++

Linux

Game Dev

Code Reviews

Unit Testing

Memory Profiling

Build Automation

JIRA

SVN

Perforce

Coverity

Bamboo

Architecture

Mentoring

Tools

SVN

Perforce

Coverity

Bamboo

JIRA

Job description

At Aristocrat, we are dedicated to bringing happiness to life through the power of play, and our culture thrives on innovation, collaboration, and excellence. We are on a mission to deliver world-class gaming experiences that entertain and engage our global audience. Joining our Engineering team as a Senior Technical Lead means becoming part of a studio that values quality, creativity, and individual ownership. You will have the chance to work with skilled artists, game mathematicians, developers, and test engineers to develop high-impact casino games that reach markets worldwide. This role is outstanding because of its complexity and the variety it offers, allowing you to tackle different challenges with every project.

What You'll Do

• Analyze game requirements in collaboration with technical leads and game designers
• Develop slot games for various cabinets and markets
• Engage in coding, code reviews, unit testing, and memory profiling
• Ensure the highest game quality and timely delivery to market
• Integrate complex arts and game mathematics into the development process
• Maintain compliance with market-specific requirements
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to successfully implement game features
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues to ensure flawless game performance
• Contribute to continuous improvement and optimization of development processes
• Lead and mentor junior developers to foster a collaborative and inclusive environment
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies to drive innovation
• Minimum 7+ years of software development experience
• Excellent programming skills in C++ under the Linux operating system
• Strong understanding of object-oriented build, algorithms, and data structures
• Proven expertise in the full software/project lifecycle, including specifications, requirements analysis, building/architecture, implementation, testing, and maintenance
• Extensive experience in programming in C++ 11/14
• Familiarity with SVN/Perforce/Coverity and other code analysis and review tools
• Experience in build automation using Bamboo and related tools
• Proficiency in JIRA or other defect tracking systems
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
• Experience in Unity game development is preferred

What We’re Looking For

Here is your chance to work with a team developing very engaging games and belong to a company where your skills and creativity will strongly affect our achievements!

Compensation Philosophy

We offer a comprehensive pay and benefits package designed to stay competitive in the market, support your wellbeing, and recognise your contribution to our success. Our approach is underpinned by a pay-for-performance belief in rewarding individual impact. Your specific compensation package will be determined by factors such as your skills, experience, qualifications, and location.

Depending on your role and location, you may be eligible for annual bonuses and incentives, health and wellbeing benefits, paid time off, retirement plans, insurance coverage, and other local or statutory benefits.

Specific details about compensation and benefits for this position will be discussed during the recruitment process.