Lead R&D Engineer

PLAY, GROW and WIN

To be a part of Virtuos means to be a creator.  

At Virtuos, we harness the latest technologies to make games better and more immersive than ever before. That is why we pride ourselves in constantly pushing the boundaries of possibility since our founding in 2004. 

Virtuosi is a team of experts – people who have come together to share their mutual passion for making and playing games. People with the same enthusiasm for exploring new ideas and the constant drive to excel in their field. People who believe in earning success through dedication.

At Virtuos, we are at the forefront of gaming, creating exciting new experiences daily. Join us to Play, Grow and Win – together.

ABOUT THE POSITION

As a Lead UI Developer of Virtuos R&D team you will be involved in the design, implementation and optimization of the applications that advance the state of the art production tools applied to video games assets and production resources.

• Lead the UI Development: Oversee the entire UI development, from conceptualization to implementation, ensuring that web and desktop applications are not only functional but also smooth and stable. 
• Mentor and Lead Development Teams: Act as a mentor and leader for the UI development team, providing guidance and support in technical challenges, promoting professional growth, and fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
• Establish and Enforce UI/UX Best Practices: Develop and maintain UI/UX best practices and standards across projects. 
• Design and develop responsive web applications using web technologies of HTML and JavaScript, CSS frameworks (e.g. ReactJS, VueJS, Bootstrap, Tailwind CSS). 
• Design and develop high performance desktop applications with QT, or ElectronJS.
• Apply CI/CD practices using AWS ECS, Code Pipeline, Docker, and Kubernetes to automate and optimize the software deployment lifecycle, for both cloud-based and on-premises environments.
• Collaborate with backend engineers, and production teams to deliver high-quality, user-centric solutions, while staying updated with the latest trends and technologies in web and desktop application development to continuously improve project outcomes.

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a Related Field: At least 5 years of experience in a production development environment is required. This experience should include leading projects and teams in the creation of web and desktop applications.
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript is essential. Familiarity with C++/C#, and Python. Experience with modern frontend frameworks and libraries such as ReactJS, VueJS, Angular. Knowledge of QT for desktop application development and ElectronJS for cross-platform applications is also required.
• Understanding of RESTful APIs and Web Services: Experience designing and integrating RESTful APIs, and a comprehensive understanding of web protocols and architecture.
• Strong Analytical and Problem-solving Skills: Excellent at troubleshooting, debugging, and optimizing code for performance and scalability. Attention to detail and a methodical approach to software development.
• Team Leadership and Collaboration: Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to mentor and guide team members. Experience working in agile development teams and effective at cross-functional collaboration.
• Communication Skills: Good verbal and written communication skills are essential. An IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent is required to ensure proficiency in English, facilitating clear and effective communication in a global team environment.