The Role
Lead the technical and architectural direction of a mature live free-to-play mobile game. Drive technical discovery, evaluate new features and tools, collaborate across cross-functional and external teams, and improve processes, CI/CD, and codebase quality while remaining hands-on.
Summary Generated by Built In
A well-established Helsinki-based game studio with a strong track record of shipping and maintaining globally successful titles is looking for a Lead Developer to own the technical vision of a live, long-running mobile game with a passionate global player base.
This is not a greenfield project — it’s a mature, complex codebase that needs a seasoned engineer who can keep it healthy, push it forward, and elevate the team around them.
What you’ll do
- Own the technical and architectural direction of the game with hands-on involvement
- Lead technical discovery and evaluation for new features and internal tools
- Act as the unifying tech voice across cross-functional teams
- Collaborate closely with external partners and platform/data/security teams
- Continuously improve tools, processes, and codebase quality
Please Note
- Must already have the right to work in Finland (EU/EEA/Swiss citizenship or valid permit) — visa sponsorship is not available
- Hybrid role: minimum 3 days/week in Helsinki office
Requirements
- Proven experience as a technical lead in live, free-to-play mobile games
- Strong C++ background across the full game development lifecycle
- Skilled in profiling, debugging, and performance optimization
- Experience with multi-platform development (iOS, Android; PC/Mac/Web a bonus)
- Comfortable with CI/CD, branching strategies, rollouts, and incident management
- Strong communicator who works well with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Benefits
- Competitive salary with room to grow
- Healthcare, lunch benefit, free gym, commuting benefits
- A people-first culture that genuinely values work-life balance
Skills Required
- Right to work in Finland (EU/EEA/Swiss citizenship or valid permit) - visa sponsorship not available
- Hybrid role: minimum 3 days/week in Helsinki office
- Proven experience as a technical lead in live, free-to-play mobile games
- Strong C++ background across the full game development lifecycle
- Skilled in profiling, debugging, and performance optimization
- Experience with multi-platform development: iOS and Android
- Experience with PC/Mac/Web development (bonus)
- Comfortable with CI/CD, branching strategies, rollouts, and incident management
- Strong communicator who works well with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
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The Company
What We Do
Games Factory Talents is a Helsinki-based talent attraction agency serving the games and creative industries. It connects employers with skilled professionals through recruitment and talent-sourcing services, supporting organizations seeking people who create games and other creative products. The company also operates a careers platform featuring opportunities across game design and technology, including roles in mobile gaming and related digital products.
