Senior Technical Lead – C++ Developer

Jobtailor; Dadri; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced Senior Game Developer to lead the design and implementation of high-performance game features in C++ (11/14). You will drive collaboration across engineering teams, enforce coding standards, and mentor junior developers to foster a culture of continuous improvement.

The role emphasizes debugging, performance optimization, memory management, and adherence to SDLC within an Agile environment. Prior gaming industry experience is preferred and highly regarded.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of game development experience with C++ (11/14).
• Deep understanding of OOP and SDLC processes.
• Proficient in Linux and Windows development environments.
• Strong debugging, profiling and memory management skills.
• Experience with CI systems and code reviews.
• Excellent communication and collaboration in Agile teams.
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to team learning.
• Prior gaming industry experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of complex game features from concept to delivery.
• Implement and maintain high-performance game code in C++ (11/14).
• Ensure adherence to engineering guidelines and coding standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define technical requirements.
• Mentor junior developers and promote continuous learning.
• Apply OOP principles to robust, scalable code structures.
• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues; meet timelines in Agile planning.
• Improve game performance and manage memory across platforms.
• Stay updated with industry trends and adopt new technologies.

Skills

C++11/14

OOP

SDLC

Linux/Windows

GDB

Profiling

CI

Memory management

Agile

Code reviews

Mentoring

Tools

Visual Studio

Git/SVN

GDB

Profiling Tools

Static/Dynamic Analysis

Job description

• Lead the development of complex game features from concept to delivery
• Implement and maintain high-performance game code using C++ (11/14)
• Ensure perfect conformity to engineering guidelines and coding standards
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to determine technical requirements and solutions
• Mentor and guide junior developers, encouraging a culture of continuous learning and improvement
• Apply Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles to develop robust and scalable code structures
• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure code quality
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in a timely manner
• Participate in Agile planning and execution, strictly adhering to timelines
• Improve game performance and manage memory consumption for different platforms
• Stay updated with industry trends and incorporate guidelines into game development processes
• Successfully implement new technologies and tools to improve development efficiency

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in game development on C++ (11/14)
• Proven expertise in Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• 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
• Outstanding problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Familiarity with Continuous Integration systems
• Proven ability to boost game performance and fix technical challenges
• Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies and practices
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to mentor and develop junior team members
• Passion for gaming and a deep understanding of game mechanics
• Prior experience in the gaming industry is preferred.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive experience in game development using C++ (11/14) and Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), with a strong focus on performance optimization and adherence to coding standards. Proven ability to mentor junior developers and collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams in an Agile environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• C++ (11/14) Development
• Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
• Agile Methodologies
• Game Performance Optimization
• Mentoring Junior Developers

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Game Development
• Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Performance Optimization
• Troubleshooting
• Code Review
• Memory Management
• Continuous Integration

Soft Skills

• Problem-Solving
• Attention to Detail
• Communication
• Collaboration

Industry Keywords

• Gaming Industry
• Game Mechanics

Tools & Technologies

• Visual Studio
• Git/SVN
• GDB
• Profiling Tools
• Static/Dynamic Analysis Tools