Description:

As a Lead Web-Tools Engineer, you will be spearheading a Web-Tools team responsible for establishing and driving the technical design and implementation of internal tools to support and develop an unannounced project.
You will develop and maintain web tools to support various aspects of the game development process.
You will lead a team of Tools engineers, demonstrating dependable people skills, an enthusiastic attitude, and a team-first mentality.
You will provide effective direction, support, and feedback to nurture professional growth within your team.
You will keep up-to-date with the latest web development technologies and techniques.
You will write code that meets the functional and technical requirements of the project.
You will participate in product design and perform testing activities.
You will collaborate with cross-functional team members and stakeholders from different departments, including engineering, design, and art.
You will adhere to the project’s coding standards.
You will identify technical and developmental risks or obstacles and generate solutions to overcome them.

Requirements:

You must have 6+ years of experience developing web-based applications.
You should be familiar with modern web development frameworks such as ReactJS; knowledge of Vue.js or equivalent frameworks is acceptable.
You need to have experience with all elements of web-based applications, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and command line tooling.
Database experience, particularly with SQL, is required.
You must possess strong programming skills and the ability to code effectively.
Experience writing technical documents is necessary.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
You should be self-motivated, have a strong work ethic, and be able to work independently.
Creativity in problem-solving and the ability to think outside established solutions are important.
A keen interest in games is required.
Experience with source control systems, particularly git or perforce, is essential.
Familiarity with modern web-based production tooling, such as Jira and Confluence, is necessary.
You should have experience integrating with existing frameworks and systems.
Experience with backend languages such as Kotlin, Java, C#, or Golang is a plus.
Familiarity with containers such as Docker would be advantageous.
Experience using Unreal Engine 4/5 is also a plus.

Escape Velocity offers excellent benefits and values the time, energy, and talent of both players and colleagues.
The position is fully remote, allowing team members to work from nearly anywhere in the world.
The company prioritizes honesty and strives to provide autonomy to employees in determining how best to work and play.
Escape Velocity is committed to constant improvement across all areas, ensuring that time is spent on the most important tasks.
The studio is dedicated to building a culture of play, which enhances game-making and strengthens team bonds.
Escape Velocity is an equal opportunity employer, committed to hiring and promoting based on qualifications and ability, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, race, or any other protected category.