Tech Lead Game Backend Developer

Scorewarrior is a game developer and publisher based in Limassol, Cyprus. We are currently working on Total Battle — an MMO 4X strategy game with a deep political system and lots of player interaction. Our team is seeking a Tech Lead with deep C++ expertise and strong architectural vision to steer the evolution of new game functionality for a large-scale multiplayer project with long-term gameplay.

Requirements

• 5+ years of production software development experience, including 3+ years in backend engineering.
• Strong proficiency in modern C++ (C++17/20) and the STL; solid understanding of templates (including variadic templates and concepts) and RAII.
• Proven ability to own and deliver medium-to-large components/systems (≈ up to 3 months of work), sometimes involving cross-team collaboration, from assignment through production launch and stabilization.
• Proven ability to set measurable team-improvement goals and successfully deliver on them.
• Experience creating preliminary solution designs and decomposing features into actionable tasks.
• Track record of systematically identifying, prioritizing, and remediating technical debt.
• Experience mentoring and developing engineers through regular 1:1s and individualized growth plans.

Benefits

• A team of professionals with a passion for gamedev and a drive to make Total Battle the #1 strategy MMO game.
• An excellent remuneration package, including a 13th salary.
• Full relocation coverage for you and your family to Cyprus (Limassol).
• A modern, sunny office close to the sea.
• Private health insurance for you and your family members.
• A monthly pre-school, school, and university allowance for employees' children.
• Lunch compensation.
• A sports and fitness allowance.
• Company-funded personal development opportunities (professional and language courses, books, etc.).
• Bonuses for outstanding results, years of service, marriage, and childbirth.
• Friendly monthly office parties and epic annual offsite company birthday and Christmas celebrations.