Technical Lead
Animoca Brands, a recipient of Deloitte Tech Fast award and featured in the Financial Times list of High Growth Companies Asia-Pacific 2021, is a leading company in digital entertainment, blockchain, and gamification with a focus on advancing digital property rights. They develop and release various products, including original games like The Sandbox, Crazy Kings, and Crazy Defense Heroes, as well as products featuring popular intellectual properties such as Disney, WWE, and others. With numerous subsidiaries under its umbrella, Animoca Brands has a vast portfolio of investments in NFT-related companies and projects contributing to the open metaverse.
We are currently seeking an experienced Technical Lead for Anichess, a unique Web 3 project combining chess and gaming. The selected candidate will be responsible for overseeing the technical architecture and development of Anichess, requiring proficiency in full stack software development, smart contract engineering, and project management.
Responsibilities
- Supervise all technical aspects of Anichess, including blockchain integration, UI/UX, and game development in collaboration with external partners.
- Manage the entire development lifecycle of Anichess, from discovery and delivery to testing, deployment, maintenance, and support.
- Translate the product vision into clear technical requirements and standards.
- Ensure timely delivery of all technical workstreams.
- Oversee daily tasks of technical team members.
- Stay abreast of the latest advancements in blockchain technology.
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years of software development experience, preferably with exposure to Web 3 or gaming projects.
- Proficiency in at least one object-oriented programming language.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Hands-on experience in Solidity smart contract development and deployment.
- Comprehensive understanding of Blockchain technologies, including scalability solutions.
- Experience managing large codebases and ensuring they are well-designed, future-ready, and modular.
- Able to write software from technical specifications or reference implementations.
- Familiarity with Agile practices, particularly roadmap prioritization in an Agile setting.
- Proficiency in managing remote teams and external vendors.
- Knowledge of JavaScript, Web3, and the decentralized Web.
- Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
Perks
- Vibrant and diverse work culture (with employees from 15 different nationalities).
- Token and NFT incentive schemes offered by Animoca Brands.
- Flat organizational structure allowing quick consideration of your ideas.
- Casual work attire encouraged.
- Opportunity to engage with various subsidiary brands.
- Benefits package (Medical, Life, Transportation Allowances).
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