Job Title:
Lead Game Developer
Company: Ingenium Digital
Location: Kochi, Kerala
Created: 2025-11-20
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
Job Title: Lead Game DeveloperExperience: 4 to 7 yearsLocation: Kochi, KeralaWork Mode: 5 days from officeRole 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