Lead Software Development Engineer (Magic the Gathering)

Wizards of the Coast, (‘WotC’) is one of the world's largest publishers of adventure games, including Magic: The Gathering® Trading Card Game and Dungeons & Dragons® Roleplaying Games. Wizards of the Coast Poland, which is based in Poznan, is developing digital assets for WotC. 

The Role

As the Lead Software Engineer working to support Magic: The Gathering® tabletop play, you will lead a team of developers who build and enhance web applications, APIs and services which support Magic players, event organizers and retailers around the globe.
 

Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end development of web applications and services, including design, development, testing, and deployment ensuring a smooth process throughout.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to a team of software engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, UX designers, business intelligence and multi-functional teams to define requirements, develop product roadmaps, and ensure successful project delivery.
• Advise on architecting and implementing scalable and efficient web applications, APIs, and services, ensuring efficiency, reliability, and maintainability.
• Stay up to date with the latest trends and technologies in web development and provide recommendations on standard processes and tools.
• Collaborate with partners to gather feedback, iterate on features, and continuously improve the quality, performance and user experience of our web applications and services.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a lead software engineer (2+ years), specifically focused on full stack web application, API, and service development.
• At least 5 years of experience as a software engineer in full stack web development before moving into the management track.
• Strong knowledge of web engineering architecture, design patterns, and standard processes. Ideally using React, Typescript, NextJS and GraphQL.
• Strong knowledge of and commitment to engineering quality, such as with unit testing, test automation and performance testing.
• Proficiency in using tools such as VS Code, Gitlab, and debugging tools.
• Solid understanding of web app performance optimization, security, and usability principles.
• Experience working with CI/CD pipelines into containerized infrastructure.
• Experience working in agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban)
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical partners.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire team members.
• Experience with monitoring and alerting tools in support of production operations.
• Experience with automation in support of tasks, data analysis, or external system integrations.
• Familiarity with C# and .NET framework, as some of our auxiliary tools may be built using these technologies.
• A passion for Magic: The Gathering.

Type of Contract: Contract of Employment

Workplace Type: Remote

Salary Range: 26K-32K PLN per month
Language Skills: Fluent in Polish & English

Benefits

• Opportunity to work from home.
• Possibility of flexible working hours.
• Extra days off (1 day to celebrate your birthday, 1 week off in summer - discretionary company shutdown week).
• Private medical care with Medicover for yourself and your family (you only pay the tax on it).
• MyBenefit system - for MultiSport card, tickets and many more ways to spend your points.
• Life insurance.
• Employee Assistant Program.
• Discretionary annual bonus (based on company and personal performance).
• Recognition/long service awards.
• Study support and 4 hours per month for voluntary work.

Our Values

• Be legendary: practice excellence, improve on our legacy, create awesomeness.
• Build a well-rounded crew: inclusivity and diversity in both our teams and games.
• Delve into dungeons: embrace challenges with openness and creativity.
• Don’t split the party: agree or disagree but commit. Collaborate and have respect for each other.
• It takes a multiverse: we are driven by the lifelong satisfaction of our fans.

We are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

The above is intended to describe the general content of and the requirements for satisfactory performance in this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of the duties, responsibilities, or requirements of the position.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you are selected to move forward in our application process and need to request an accommodation, please let your recruiter or coordinator know.

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